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Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results with sales rising to ¥91,624 million while net income eased to ¥10,650 million, leading to lower basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations year on year. At the same time, the company raised its full-year fiscal 2027 earnings guidance, citing stronger-than-expected performance in Asia, Japan, and Europe and updated foreign exchange assumptions for the US dollar and Chinese yuan. Next, we’ll examine...

As the Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by easing inflation concerns and shifting economic indicators, small-cap stocks continue to capture the attention of investors seeking growth opportunities amidst broader market fluctuations. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability in their respective sectors.

Rising global bond yields, including US 10Y yields at multi month highs, are drawing capital toward fixed income and making it harder for many growth stories to hold attention. AI healthcare stocks linked to transformative artificial intelligence look different. Their appeal rests less on cheap money and more on potential real world impact. This article highlights three AI healthcare stocks from our screener that fit that theme. The three stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and...

Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥49,066 million and net income of ¥10,109 million, both higher than a year earlier. The increase in basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥149.98 highlights improved profitability relative to the prior-year quarter. We’ll now examine how this earnings-led improvement in profitability shapes Nippon Shinyaku’s broader investment narrative and potential business...

With US 10 year Treasury yields hovering near recent highs, income focused investors are once again comparing bond coupons with equity income. Cash rates and government bonds offer clearer reference points for yield hunters, yet they do not offer the potential for dividend growth. This article looks at three dividend powerhouses from our 5%+ Dividend Powerhouses screener that offer high yield, coverage and consistency. The three stocks below are just a sample from this idea. The full screen...

US 10 year yields are edging higher as investors reassess how persistent inflation might influence interest rates and financing costs. That backdrop can put pressure on heavily indebted companies, yet it can also highlight fast growing businesses where management has meaningful skin in the game. This article looks at three stocks from the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener that fit that profile. The three stocks below are just a starting sample from this idea. The full...

Sumitomo Warehouse (TSE:9303) has just given investors fresh information to work with by releasing first quarter results alongside earnings and dividend guidance for the current fiscal year. These updates help clarify expectations around profit and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Warehouse. The latest results and guidance arrived after a strong run in Sumitomo Warehouse’s stock, with the share price at ¥4,125 and a year to date share price return of 15.22%. Over a...

Japan’s rebound in machinery orders points to improving business investment, which often supports companies that can grow earnings rather than just cut costs. That backdrop makes healthy high growth potential stocks especially interesting for investors who want businesses with room to expand. This article highlights 3 stocks from the Healthy high growth potential screener and explains why their earnings profiles and balance sheets may suit this phase of the cycle. The 3 stocks discussed below...

On August 7, 2026, Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider disposing of treasury shares through a third-party allotment and reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥424,017 million and net income of ¥12,190 million, both higher than a year earlier. The combination of higher earnings per share and a potential treasury share disposal signals management’s focus on capital efficiency and business momentum. We’ll now examine how Persol’s stronger first-quarter...

MonotaRO (TSE:3064) reported preliminary non-consolidated July 2026 sales of ¥33,558 million, compared with ¥29,090 million a year earlier, providing a fresh data point for investors tracking the company’s recent share price weakness. See our latest analysis for MonotaRO. Despite the strong July sales update, MonotaRO’s recent share price performance has been weak, with the stock at ¥1,818.5 after a year to date share price decline of 24.34% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of...

TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥72,318 million from ¥69,862 million a year earlier, while net income eased to ¥3,031 million from ¥4,393 million. The contrast between higher revenue and weaker earnings, including a drop in basic earnings per share from ¥49.04 to ¥33.25, highlights emerging cost or margin pressures. Next, we’ll examine how this combination of growing sales and softer profitability shapes TORIDOLL Holdings’...

As global markets navigate a mix of easing inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainties, Asia's economic landscape continues to show resilience, with notable shifts in sector dynamics and investor sentiment. Against this backdrop, dividend stocks in the region offer potential stability and income opportunities for investors seeking to balance growth with consistent returns.

In recent months, Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating consumer sentiment, which has led to mixed performance across major indices. Amidst this environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities; such stocks might offer value when trading below their intrinsic value.

Rakuten Bank (TSE:5838) drew fresh attention on 6 August 2026 after it raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and reported higher first quarter net interest income and net income. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Bank. Despite the raised guidance and solid first quarter update, Rakuten Bank’s recent share price moves have been mixed, with a 30-day share price return of 15.27% but a year to date share price decline of 13.67%. Over a longer horizon, the 3 year...

Shiseido Company (TSE:4911) drew investor attention after reporting half year sales of ¥498,965 million and net income of ¥29,697 million, alongside a planned second quarter dividend of ¥30 per share starting September 3, 2026. See our latest analysis for Shiseido Company. Shiseido Company's half year earnings update appears to have coincided with a strong 30 day share price return of 14.48% and a 90 day share price return of 26.35%, although the 5 year total shareholder return is down...

Why Japan Display Stock Is Back In Focus After Q1 2027 Results Japan Display (TSE:6740) is back on investors’ radar after its Q1 2027 results on 10 August 2026, which showed lower quarterly sales alongside a sharply reduced net loss compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Japan Display. Japan Display’s recent Q1 2027 results, with weaker quarterly sales but a much smaller net loss, came after a year where the stock delivered a 135% year to date share price return and a...

Global bond yields have been climbing as markets rethink how long central banks might keep interest rates restrictive. Many investors are asking where to find income that does not swing wildly with every move in government bonds. That is where Dividend Fortresses can help. This article walks through 3 stocks from the screener that combine 5%+ yields with business models built to prioritise consistent payouts. The three Dividend Fortresses highlighted next are only a starting sample from the...

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc. has released its half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, reporting sales of ¥84,349 million and net income of ¥6,539 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. The increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥29.55, up from ¥20.99 a year ago, highlights improving profitability across the business. We will now examine how this earnings-driven improvement in profitability shapes Pola Orbis Holdings’ investment...

Fuji Seal International (TSE:7864) has just combined a first quarter earnings update with fresh full year guidance and revised dividend plans. That mix of operating data and payout signals gives investors several moving parts to weigh. See our latest analysis for Fuji Seal International. Fuji Seal International’s recent first quarter update and refreshed guidance land after a strong run, with the share price delivering a 24.09% 90 day share price return and a 13.97% 1 year total shareholder...

SG HoldingsLtd (TSE:9143) drew investor attention after reporting higher first quarter sales and net income year on year, along with guidance for a slightly higher interim dividend for the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for SG HoldingsLtd. The latest interim dividend guidance and improved first quarter figures come after a mixed share price pattern for SG HoldingsLtd, with the stock up 9.41% on a year to date share price basis but the 5 year total shareholder return down 40.21%...

Resonac Holdings: Earnings Upgrade and Segment Spinoff Put 2026 In Focus Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) has raised its 2026 earnings guidance and is planning a partial spinoff of the Crasus Chemical segment, alongside stronger half year results that highlight the Semiconductor and Electronic Materials segment. See our latest analysis for Resonac Holdings. The latest guidance upgrade and Crasus Chemical spinoff plan come after a sharp run in Resonac Holdings' share price, with the stock still up...

Global bond markets have become highly sensitive to every hint on inflation and interest rates, which keeps borrowing costs in the spotlight for growth companies. That creates a window for investors hunting for the next wave of AI small caps before attention fully shifts there. This article picks three stocks from our AI Small Caps screener that show how smaller AI players are trying to build value in this macro backdrop. The three AI stocks highlighted below are only a small starting sample...

In August 2026, DeNA Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider canceling its treasury stock under Article 178 of Japan’s Companies Act and reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥37,166 million versus ¥41,727 million a year earlier. Despite the lower sales, DeNA’s net income rose to ¥33,438 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations more than tripled year-on-year, pointing to a sharp improvement in profitability drivers. We’ll now explore how this surge in...

Brother Industries (TSE:6448) is in focus after reporting first quarter earnings for the period to June 30, 2026, alongside fresh guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027. Both updates give investors new reference points. See our latest analysis for Brother Industries. Brother Industries’ share price has eased in the very short term, with a 1-day share price return of 1.70% lower and a 7-day return of 3.74% lower. However, the 30-day and year-to-date share price returns of 18.35% and...