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In May 2026, Amada Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 25,000,000 shares, or 8.05% of its issued share capital, for ¥50,000 million, alongside full-year results showing sales of ¥437,372 million and net income of ¥30,554 million for the year ended March 31, 2026. The decision to cancel the repurchased shares, taken at the May 14, 2026 board meeting, highlights a focus on capital efficiency even as earnings per share from continuing operations edged down to ¥96.67 from...

Earlier in May 2026, Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. issued earnings guidance for the second quarter and full year to March 31, 2027, alongside forecasts for both common and Class A preferred dividends, including an expected full-year net sales figure of ¥1.42 trillion and earnings per share of ¥296.19. The combination of profit guidance and steady-to-higher dividend plans offers investors a clearer view of how Zensho intends to balance growth, profitability, and shareholder returns over the...

Air Water Inc. recently delayed the disclosure of its fiscal 2026 results while conducting extensive accounting reviews at many subsidiaries, and its board has approved governance and organizational changes to overhaul oversight and management structures after internal control issues. At the same time, Murakami-linked investors have lifted their stake and Air Water is strengthening its Audit & Supervisory Board with more full-time members and external experts, underscoring rising shareholder...

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (TSE:3099) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year results to March 31, 2026, and scheduling a Board Meeting on May 13 to review its shareholder return policy. See our latest analysis for Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings. The latest full year results and the upcoming Board discussion on shareholder returns come after a strong run, with a 42.68% year to date share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of 351.77%, suggesting momentum has been...

In May 2026, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, including expected net sales of ¥335,000 million, operating profit of ¥18,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥6,500 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥99.18. The company also proposed cutting its cash dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 to ¥15.00 per share, while signaling a higher full-year dividend of ¥20.00 per share...

Terumo Corporation has released its full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, reporting sales of ¥1.13 trillion and net income of ¥135.91 billion, both higher than the prior year. The rise in basic earnings per share from ¥79.01 to ¥92.14 highlights how Terumo converted its higher revenue into stronger profitability. Next, we will examine how Terumo’s higher full-year net income shapes the existing investment narrative around future earnings and margins. The latest GPUs need a...

Recent performance snapshot Lion (TSE:4912) has been relatively steady, with the stock roughly flat over the past month after a gain of about 4% in the past week and a decline of around 8% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Lion. At a share price of ¥1,601.0, Lion’s short term share price momentum has softened recently, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 3.83% and 3 year total shareholder return of 23.01% point to a more resilient longer term picture. If Lion’s recent...

MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. recently issued updated guidance, outlining consolidated and non-consolidated forecasts through the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, and confirmed a fiscal 2026 dividend of ¥24.50 per share, down from ¥73.00 a year earlier. At the same time, the company signaled a modest rebound in shareholder returns by planning slightly higher interim and full-year dividends for fiscal 2027 compared with the prior year’s levels. We’ll now examine how this combination of...

Many investors are wondering whether Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group stock still offers value after its strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock last closed at ¥6,006, with returns of 5.3% over 7 days, 12.3% over 30 days, 15.9% year to date and 71.7% over the past year, plus a very large 3 year gain and around 7x over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on the scale of these multi year gains and what they mean for investors who are either already holding the...

Nissan Chemical Corporation recently announced that it would repurchase up to 2,100,000 shares, or 1.56% of its outstanding stock, for ¥10,500 million by March 31, 2027, while also reporting full-year 2026 sales of ¥279,586 million and net income of ¥49,707 million. The combination of increased sales, higher earnings per share and a new buyback authorization highlights management’s focus on both business performance and capital efficiency. We will now examine how Nissan Chemical’s newly...

In May 2026, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. unveiled a share repurchase program of up to ¥20,000,000,000 alongside a proposed full-year dividend of ¥163.00 per share for the year ended March 31, 2026, and updated earnings and dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027. Together with the Board’s consideration of dividend proposals and plans to cancel repurchased shares, these moves highlight a clear emphasis on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. We will now explore how...

Kanadevia stock reacts to earnings, dividend guidance and board developments Kanadevia (TSE:7004) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year results, outlining new earnings guidance for the year to March 2027, raising dividend plans and flagging an upcoming board retirement. See our latest analysis for Kanadevia. Kanadevia's ¥1,342.0 share price sits against a 1 month share price return of 12.02% and year to date share price return of 39.94%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Why Japan Steel Works (TSE:5631) is back in focus after fresh earnings, guidance and dividends Japan Steel Works (TSE:5631) has come back onto investor radars after releasing full year 2026 results, publishing earnings guidance for fiscal 2027 and fine tuning its dividend plans alongside a recent earnings call. See our latest analysis for Japan Steel Works. The recent earnings release, new fiscal 2027 guidance and dividend updates have arrived after a sharp 30 day share price return decline...

Kohoku KogyoLTD (TSE:6524) shares were in focus after the company issued fresh guidance, outlining expected dividends and detailed forecasts for sales, profits, and earnings per share for 2026. See our latest analysis for Kohoku KogyoLTD. The new dividend and earnings guidance lands after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 34.69% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 269.22%, suggesting momentum has been building over time. If this kind of move has your attention, it could...

Why GMO internet (TSE:4784) raised fresh equity now GMO internet (TSE:4784) has just completed a sizeable follow on equity offering of ¥64.965b, issuing tens of millions of new common shares at ¥710 each, at a discount to the offer price. See our latest analysis for GMO internet. GMO internet’s share price has fallen 14.1% over the past 30 days and is down 35.7% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 80.6%. This marks a sharp pullback despite a positive 3 year...

Sharp (TSE:6753) shares are reacting to fresh guidance following the 2026 earnings call, after the company outlined expectations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, including revenue, profit and earnings per share targets. See our latest analysis for Sharp. The latest guidance appears to have shifted sentiment in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of 4.16% and a 7 day share price return of 4.57%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 12.43% and the 5...

Fujitsu (TSE:6702) stock is in focus after the company agreed with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and SoftBank to build a Japan based healthcare data and AI platform targeting system wide efficiency. See our latest analysis for Fujitsu. At a share price of ¥3,307.0, Fujitsu has seen short term pressure, with the 30 day share price return down 12.35% and the 90 day share price return down 8.90%. Over a 1 year period, the total shareholder return is 1.11%, and over 5 years it is 96.07%. This...

What HORIBA’s latest earnings and forecast upgrade mean for investors HORIBA (TSE:6856) recently reported strong first quarter 2026 results, raised its full year guidance for net sales and operating income, and outlined further international expansion through new subsidiaries in India and Australia. See our latest analysis for HORIBA. The recent earnings beat and upgraded guidance seem to have fed into strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 20.4% and a year to date share price...

Recent performance snapshot Disco (TSE:6146) has drawn investor attention after a mixed stretch, with the stock up 0.3% over the past day and 1.5% over the past week, but down over the past month and over the past 3 months. That short term softness contrasts with a stronger longer term picture. Disco’s reported total return over the past year and over multi year periods has been very large relative to its earlier level, supported by positive annual revenue and net income growth. See our...

Honda Motor stock performance snapshot Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has attracted investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 7% over the past month but down roughly 9% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. That recent 6.78% 1 month share price return comes after the stock fell 9.2% over the past 3 months, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 3.61% points to more measured longer term momentum. If Honda's moves have you thinking about...

Wondering if Panasonic Holdings at ¥3,507 is still worth considering after its strong run, or if you might be late to the story? This article focuses squarely on what the current price could mean for value conscious investors. The stock has recorded returns of 6.5% over the past week, 20.7% over the past month, 68.7% year to date and 120.2% over the last year, with a 3 year return of 161.7% and 5 year return of 215.6% that many investors will be weighing against current valuation. Recent...

Sompo’s earnings miss and buyback put profitability in focus Sompo Holdings (TSE:8630) has drawn fresh attention after quarterly earnings fell short of expectations, even as full year net income reached ¥640.1b and the company announced a ¥69b share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Sompo Holdings. The earnings miss and margin concerns helped trigger a sharp 13.47% drop around the results, and the stock is still down 6.95% over the past week. However, the 1 year total...

In May 2026, Azbil Corporation announced a ¥20,000 million share repurchase of up to 32,000,000 shares and materially higher ordinary and commemorative dividends, following board approval alongside updated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027. This combination of buybacks, dividend increases and a special commemorative payout signals a clear emphasis on returning capital to shareholders while keeping financial flexibility under review. We’ll now examine how Azbil’s sizable...

Nippon Paint Holdings (TSE:4612) is in focus after reporting first quarter earnings, with sales of ¥490,278 million and net income of ¥51,524 million. Both figures were higher than in the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Nippon Paint Holdings. The latest results arrive as short term momentum picks up, with a 1 day share price return of 1.45% and a 7 day return of 4.95%. However, the 90 day share price return is down 9.5% and the 5 year total shareholder return is down...