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Shimizu Corporation recently raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥2.06 billion and higher operating and net income, supported by stronger domestic construction activity and an expected special gain from acquiring Aomi Construction as a subsidiary. The company also lifted its full-year dividend forecast to ¥50.00 per share, signaling management’s confidence in the improved profitability of its...

Astellas Pharma Inc. recently reported full-year results to March 31, 2026, with sales rising to ¥2.14 trillion and net income to ¥291.54 billion, alongside an FDA Priority Review for a broader PADCEV plus Keytruda indication in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Together with upcoming retinal-disease data presentations and board-level changes under consideration, these developments underscore how oncology and ophthalmology innovation are increasingly central to Astellas’ business mix. We’ll...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after outlining Roze, a new AI and robotics venture planned for a high profile U.S. IPO, alongside securing a US$40b loan earmarked for OpenAI investment. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. Those Roze and OpenAI moves come after a sharp 50.5% 30 day share price return, helping SoftBank Group reach a ¥5,424 share price, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 193.7% signals strong longer term momentum. If the AI theme around Roze has...

Ichinen HoldingsLtd (TSE:9619) FY 2026 Earnings Snapshot Ichinen HoldingsLtd (TSE:9619) reported Q3 FY 2026 revenue of ¥40.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥74.54, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥303.48 and net income of ¥7.2 billion setting the backdrop for the latest numbers. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥38.7 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥41.1 billion in Q1 FY 2026 and ¥39.5 billion in Q2 FY 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥45.25 to ¥104.69 and ¥78.94 over the same stretch,...

On May 1, 2026, Sanrio Company, Ltd. held a board meeting where it postponed the release of fiscal year 2026 results and resolved to establish a Special Investigation Committee. This unusual combination of delayed financial reporting and a new investigative body highlights potential governance and disclosure concerns that may warrant closer investor attention. We’ll now examine how the postponed financial results and creation of a Special Investigation Committee shape Sanrio’s broader...

In the first quarter of 2026, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group reported that global silicon wafer shipments rose 13.1% year on year, driven mainly by robust AI data center demand and a broader, though uneven, semiconductor recovery. This data underscores how AI-related advanced logic, memory, and power management devices are now offsetting ongoing weakness in smartphone and PC-related wafer demand. Next, we’ll explore how this stronger AI-led silicon wafer demand backdrop may influence...

Seiko Epson (TSE:6724) has put out a solidly detailed FY 2026 update, with third quarter revenue at ¥376.5 billion and basic EPS at ¥52.37, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue at about ¥1.38 trillion and EPS at ¥134.84. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥339.1 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥376.5 billion in Q3 FY 2026, with quarterly EPS shifting from ¥24.56 to ¥52.37 as net income moved from ¥7,798 million to ¥16,781 million over the same stretch. For investors,...

Alinco (TSE:5933) has put solid numbers on the table for FY 2026 so far, with third quarter revenue at ¥16.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥35.92, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of about ¥62.7 billion and EPS of ¥91.28. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥14.4 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥16.5 billion in Q3 FY 2026. Basic EPS has moved between ¥9.26 and ¥37.62 per quarter, so investors are watching how these trends translate into a trailing net profit margin of 2.9% and what...

Why the new EG7 SSD launch matters for Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) is attracting attention after Kioxia Corporation introduced its KIOXIA EG7 Series client SSDs, the first to use BiCS FLASH generation 8 QLC technology, aimed at value oriented laptops and desktops. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. The EG7 announcement comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 72.60% 1 month share price return and a 220.79% year to date share price return. The 1 year...

With inflation pressures, tighter central bank policy and mixed growth signals across major economies, many investors are looking for companies that can keep compounding value without depending on easy money or booming demand. A focus on high return on equity, solid past performance and strong balance sheets can help concentrate on businesses that have already shown they can turn every dollar of capital into meaningful profits while keeping debt in check. This article highlights 3 stocks from...

It's been a mediocre week for CUC Inc. ( TSE:9158 ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 18% to JP¥776 in the week...

It's been a pretty great week for Kandenko Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:1942 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 11% to JP¥6,734...

It's been a pretty great week for NGK Corporation ( TSE:5333 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 16% to JP¥5,121 in...

Recent performance snapshot Komatsu (TSE:6301) has drawn investor interest after share price moves that include a 0.7% decline over the past day, a 5.7% fall over the past week, and gains over the month and past 3 months. With the stock last closing at ¥6,514 and showing a 58.2% 1 year total return and 1.17x 3 year total return, many investors are rechecking how that recent performance lines up with the underlying business. See our latest analysis for Komatsu. Recent trading has been choppy,...

Sumitomo (TSE:8053) has laid out its FY 2026 scorecard with third quarter revenue of about ¥1.8 trillion and basic EPS of ¥89.49, set against a trailing twelve month revenue base of roughly ¥7.4 trillion and EPS of ¥458.92 that highlight how much earnings power it has put together over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from around ¥1.75 trillion to ¥1.98 trillion since FY 2025 Q2, while EPS has moved between ¥89.49 and ¥141.26, giving investors a clear view of how...

Galilei (TSE:6420) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with third quarter revenue of ¥33,619 million and basic EPS of ¥77.87, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥305.44 on revenue of ¥137,372 million as investors weigh those figures against a net margin that has eased from 9.7% to 8.9% over the past year. Over recent reporting periods, revenue has ranged between ¥32,215 million and ¥35,750 million per quarter and basic EPS between ¥64.32 and ¥87.23. This sets a backdrop where...

FP Corporation (TSE:7947) has scheduled a board meeting for April 30, 2026, to approve the acquisition of non-current assets for full-scale production of ultra-high-rigidity polypropylene sheet and to support expected demand in Tokyo. See our latest analysis for FP. The latest board agenda sits against a mixed share price backdrop, with recent 1 day and 30 day share price returns in positive territory, but a 90 day share price return decline of 10.28% and a 1 year total shareholder return...

DTS (TSE:9682) has reported solid numbers for FY 2026 so far, with third quarter revenue at ¥31.4b and basic EPS of ¥19.22, compared with trailing 12-month figures of ¥133.2b in revenue and EPS of ¥74.50, alongside year over year earnings growth of 51.7%. The company has reported revenue between ¥30.9b and ¥35.0b over the last several quarters, with quarterly EPS ranging from ¥14.26 to ¥21.07 and trailing earnings quality described as high. This frames a story in which investors are likely to...

Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) has drawn fresh attention after starting a Phase I clinical trial for AK1940, a peptide-based autoimmune drug candidate that management links to its medium-term pharmaceutical growth plans. See our latest analysis for Asahi Kasei. The AK1940 trial and recent bond shelf registration activity come as Asahi Kasei’s share price trades at ¥1,524.5, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 55.53% and 3-year total shareholder return of 75.92%. This suggests momentum has been...

Investors in Tokyo Electron Limited ( TSE:8035 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.5% to close at JP¥47,450...

AEON REIT Investment (TSE:3292) has scheduled a board meeting for April 30, 2026, to approve a planned leadership reshuffle at its asset manager, including the appointment of veteran executive Muneaki Yamamoto as director. See our latest analysis for AEON REIT Investment. At a share price of ¥125,400, AEON REIT Investment has seen a 1 day share price return close to flat. Its year to date share price return of a 9% decline contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return of 3.52%, suggesting...

JVCKENWOOD FY 2026 Earnings Snapshot JVCKENWOOD (TSE:6632) just posted another set of FY 2026 numbers, with third quarter revenue of ¥89.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥34.13, while trailing 12 month earnings growth of 15.5% and a net profit margin of 5.2% frame the latest print against a year of firmer profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥99.8 billion in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥89.1 billion in FY 2026 Q2 and ¥89.3 billion in FY 2026 Q3, with basic EPS shifting from ¥41.86 to...

Toyota Motor has recently outlined plans to build three new vehicle assembly plants in Maharashtra, India, investing about ¥300.00 billion (US$1.90 billion) to lift capacity toward one million units by the 2030s and support exports to the Middle East and Africa, while also partnering with Isuzu to mass-produce a light-duty fuel-cell electric truck using Toyota’s third-generation fuel cell system from fiscal 2027. Together, these moves signal Toyota’s effort to deepen its manufacturing...

Otsuka Corporation ( TSE:4768 ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. The company beat...