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Japan Pure Chemical Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4973 ) posted some decent earnings, but shareholders didn't react strongly. We think...

Last week, you might have seen that NS Solutions Corporation ( TSE:2327 ) released its annual result to the market. The...

As you might know, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. ( TSE:8697 ) recently reported its full-year numbers. Results were...

The most recent earnings report from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. ( TSE:4307 ) was disappointing for shareholders...

What the revised guidance and TRICOR impairments mean for investors Rengo (TSE:3941) has cut its full year profit outlook, even as sales guidance stays unchanged, after weaker profitability in its European heavy duty corrugated packaging business and substantial TRICOR related impairments. The company now expects operating profit of ¥37,000 million, compared with an earlier outlook of ¥40,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent is now expected to be ¥21,000 million, instead of...

Shareholders didn't appear too concerned by Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5423 ) weak earnings. We did...

A lackluster earnings announcement from Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited ( TSE:6807 ) last week didn't sink...

Why Hitachi stock is back in focus after its latest buyback and earnings update Hitachi (TSE:6501) has moved back into the spotlight after announcing a ¥500,000 million share repurchase program alongside its full year 2026 results, linking capital returns with recently reported profitability. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. The share repurchase and earnings update have arrived after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a 7 day share price return of an 8.3% decline and a year to date share...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is planning to spin off a new AI and robotics venture called Roze. The company is reportedly targeting a US IPO for Roze at a valuation of up to US$100b. Roze is expected to focus on automating data center construction to address rising AI compute demand. For investors watching TSE:9984, Roze sits at the intersection of AI infrastructure and robotics, two areas that are attracting intense attention from large tech and semiconductor companies. By centering Roze on...

Advantest Corporation has recently reported full-year 2026 results showing higher sales and net income year-on-year, while its board held meetings to approve the disposal of treasury stock as restricted stock and the company continued to raise funding through zero-coupon convertible bonds. Alongside earnings, Advantest introduced its Pin Scale 5000B tester for AI and high-performance computing chips and deepened collaboration with Applied Materials through an Innovation Center on Applied’s...

For investors considering whether DENSO is attractively priced or whether the recent share price leaves limited room for upside, this article focuses on what the current valuation suggests about the stock. DENSO shares last closed at ¥1,895.5, with returns of 1.5% over 7 days, a 3.0% decline over 30 days, and a 13.1% decline year to date, while the 1 year return stands at 2.7% and the 5 year return at 21.8%. Recent coverage has focused on DENSO's role in the auto components space and how...

Earnings snapshot and context Nihon Shokuhin Kako (TSE:2892) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥14.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥28.60, against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥238.36 and net income of ¥1,168 million that sit on relatively slim margins. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move in a tight band between ¥14.4 billion and ¥17.2 billion. Basic EPS has swung from a loss of ¥48.12 in Q3 2026 to triple digit figures of around ¥128 in the first...

ALBISLtd (TSE:7475) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥25,223 million and basic EPS of ¥33.39, setting the tone for how you read the latest full year picture. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥24,883 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥25,223 million in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly EPS ranged from ¥35.83 in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥72.79 in Q3 FY 2025 and ¥56.13 in Q3 FY 2026. This gives you a clear sense of how the top and bottom lines have tracked. With trailing 12 month net margins...

Loadstar Capital K.K (TSE:3482) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥18.3b and basic EPS of ¥227.21, setting a clear marker for its recent performance as investors focus on how its income profile is evolving. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥11.1b in Q1 2025 to ¥18.3b in Q1 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥216.43 to ¥227.21 over the same period. Trailing 12 month EPS for Q1 2026 stands at ¥492.08. With trailing net profit margins easing over the past year, this set of...

AzoomLtd (TSE:3496) has posted its Q2 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥4.1b and basic EPS of ¥44.11, giving investors fresh data on how the business is converting its top line into per share earnings. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.3b in Q2 2025 to ¥4.1b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS went from ¥35.27 to ¥44.11 over the same period, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥169.97 on revenue of ¥15.0b and earnings growth of 41.1% over the last year. With net profit margins...

Japan Airlines (TSE:9201) just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥508.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥45.63, capping a trailing twelve month run that saw revenue reach ¥2.0 trillion and EPS of ¥306.96. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥1.8 trillion and EPS of ¥245.09 on a trailing basis in FY 2025 to the latest trailing figures for FY 2026, giving investors a clear view of how top line scale and per share earnings have tracked together. With net profit...

Sumida (TSE:6817) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥38,428 million and basic EPS of ¥21.95, setting the tone for a quarter where investors are closely watching how the recent earnings swing feeds through to profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥35,390 million and EPS of ¥17.70 in Q1 2025 to ¥38,428 million and EPS of ¥21.95 in Q1 2026. On a trailing 12 month basis, EPS shifted from ¥25.06 to ¥113.68 as net income rose from ¥827 million to ¥3,759 million. With net...

Max (TSE:6454) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥25.3b and net income of ¥3.0b, backing this up with trailing twelve month revenue of ¥99.6b and net income of ¥13.9b, alongside a 23.8% year over year earnings growth and a 13.9% net margin. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥22.8b in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥25.3b in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly net income has shifted from ¥2.1b to ¥3.0b. This sets up a story in which improving margins and earnings quality...

ID Holdings (TSE:4709) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥10.2b and net income of ¥967.5m, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥39.4b with net income of ¥2.9b and EPS of ¥171.82. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥9.3b in FY 2025 Q3 to between about ¥9.7b and ¥10.2b through FY 2026, with quarterly net income ranging from ¥622m to ¥967.5m and EPS between ¥18.50 and ¥19.94. Together, these figures contribute to a 7.4% trailing net margin and...

Hokkaido Gas (TSE:9534) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥59.8b and basic EPS of ¥65.08, supported by net income of ¥5.7b. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥59.2b and EPS of ¥75.78 in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥59.8b and EPS of ¥65.08 in FY 2026 Q4, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥130.62 on revenue of ¥174.5b. With a net profit margin of 6.6% over the last year, compared with 6.1% previously, the latest results give investors a view of how...

MISUMI Group (TSE:9962) posts FY 2026 results MISUMI Group (TSE:9962) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥120.7b and basic EPS of ¥65.47, against a trailing twelve month tally of ¥441.4b in revenue and EPS of ¥149.30 backed by ¥40.5b in net income excluding extra items and year over year earnings growth of 10.7%. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue shift from ¥100.4b and EPS of ¥30.33 in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥120.7b and EPS of ¥65.47 in Q4 FY 2026. Trailing twelve...

Otsuka Holdings (TSE:4768) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥344.8b and basic EPS of ¥44.01, setting the tone for how the year is starting to shape up. The company has seen revenue move from ¥315.5b and EPS of ¥38.21 in Q1 2025 to a trailing twelve month revenue base of ¥1.35t and EPS of ¥175.37, giving investors a clearer sense of scale and earnings power coming into this quarter. With earnings described as high quality and margins steady, the latest numbers point to a business where...

CUC (TSE:9158) just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥14.2b and basic EPS of ¥48.47, anchored by net income excluding extraordinary items of ¥1,421m. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥12.5b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥14.2b in FY 2026 Q4, while basic EPS shifted between ¥7.10 and ¥48.47 as net income excluding extraordinary items moved between ¥208m and ¥1,421m. This has resulted in a year where the trailing twelve month net profit margin of...

GMO Financial Holdings (TSE:7177) has opened Q1 2026 with total revenue of ¥15.4b and basic EPS of ¥35.62, alongside net income of ¥4,203m, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥11.9b in Q1 2025 to ¥15.4b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥21.22 to ¥35.62 over the same period. This frames a results season in which profitability levels and margins are firmly in focus for investors. See our full analysis for GMO Financial...