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Ajinomoto Co., Inc. recently reported record fiscal year-end earnings while keeping prices for its Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF) unchanged despite strong AI-related demand and announcing capacity expansion targeting production in 2032. The company also introduced a three-tier pricing structure in Japan to support margins, highlighting differing pricing power between its frozen foods and seasonings businesses and underlining how its electronic materials and core food segments are being...

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) has moved into the spotlight after challenging proposed EU rules on local sourcing and highlighting new airbag technology for Lexus, a mix of policy risk and product focus investors may reassess. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. The share price has pulled back recently, with a 30 day share price return of 7.73% and a 90 day share price return of 17.64%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 11.94% and 5 year total shareholder return of 62.57% suggest...

May sales beat highlights Aeon’s value and mall-driven model Aeon (TSE:8267) caught investor attention after May 2026 sales were described as strong, with seasonal and discretionary categories supported by stable demand for essentials across its multi format retail network. The sales update also highlighted rising traffic at Aeon Mall specialty stores, where experience oriented tenants and new leisure facilities are drawing shoppers and helping lift same store sales within the broader group...

MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS (TSE:9302) is back in focus after reporting FY2026 revenue and profit growth, with better margins and a stronger balance sheet. The results were supported by steady dividends and a positive management outlook. See our latest analysis for MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS. At a share price of ¥3,878, MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS has had a fairly steady year overall, with modest short term share price gains and a very strong multi year total shareholder return that suggests earlier momentum has...

AI transcript partnership puts Japan Exchange Group in focus RavenPack’s tie-up with JPX Market Innovation & Research to pipe SCRIPTS Asia earnings transcripts and disclosures into AI workflows is drawing fresh attention to Japan Exchange Group (TSE:8697) as a core infrastructure stock in Japanese equities. See our latest analysis for Japan Exchange Group. The stock’s recent news sits alongside strong price momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 17.53% and a 1-year total shareholder...

In recent days, SMBC Nikko upgraded Pigeon Corporation’s rating from Neutral to Outperform, indicating a more favourable stance on the company’s prospects. This shift in brokerage opinion highlights how changes in analyst sentiment can influence how investors weigh Pigeon’s longer-term business narrative. We’ll now examine how SMBC Nikko’s more favourable rating for Pigeon shapes the company’s investment narrative and key appeal for investors. Invest in the nuclear renaissance through our...

Astellas Pharma has overhauled its drug development model by bringing clinical operations in-house and using AI tools, while advancing its KRAS-targeting candidate setidegrasib into a phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial to compete in a crowded oncology field. This shift towards AI-enabled, internal clinical execution underscores how Astellas is trying to sharpen R&D efficiency and strengthen its position across oncology and other high‑value areas like gene therapy, blindness, and targeted...

KG Intelligence CO., LTD. ( TSE:2408 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next three days. The ex-dividend date...

Metaplanet stock in focus Metaplanet (TSE:3350) is back on investors’ radars after a recent move in its share price, with the stock closing at ¥232 and short term returns showing sharp swings over the past year. See our latest analysis for Metaplanet. The recent 1 day share price return of 3.57% comes after a series of weaker periods, with the 30 day share price return down 24.92% and the year to date share price return down 50.43%, while the 3 year total shareholder return remains very...

The yearly results for Ain Holdings Inc. ( TSE:9627 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...

Readers hoping to buy King Jim Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7962 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3,836,836 million (about ¥3.8 trillion) and net income excluding extra items of ¥194,986 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥27.86. Trailing twelve month revenue is ¥14,823,087 million and EPS is ¥128.00. Over recent periods, revenue has ranged from ¥3,558,933 million to ¥3,836,836 million per quarter, while EPS has moved between ¥27.86 and ¥40.10. This gives investors a clearer view of how the earnings power feeding...

Recent share performance and company snapshot YONEX (TSE:7906) has been drawing attention after a period where the stock declined around 7% over the past month and roughly 33% over the past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess the business. The company manufactures and sells badminton, tennis, soft tennis and golf equipment, along with related apparel, shoes and accessories. It also operates in golf course management, giving it exposure across several sports categories. See our latest...

Sumitomo (TSE:8053) is in focus after partner Tivan Limited reported successful mini-pilot plant results for an acidgrade fluorspar project, with offtake discussions advancing alongside JOGMEC subsidiary Japan Fluorite Corporation. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo. The recent fluorite project update comes as Sumitomo’s share price has pulled back, with a 7 day share price return of down 8.52% and a 30 day share price return of down 16.99%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has run into a financing setback after talks for a margin loan of about US$6 billion, backed by its private OpenAI stake, stalled and raised fresh questions about funding for future AI commitments. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. Despite the loan setback and a sharp single day share price fall around the news, SoftBank Group’s ¥6,472 share price follows a 90 day share price return of 80.88% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 213.01%. This suggests...

Mitsubishi Corporation recently held its Analyst/Investor Day, updating the market on its business mix across energy, materials, infrastructure, mobility, food, and digital initiatives. The event offered rare detail on how management is balancing exposure to volatile commodities with efforts to build steadier, recurring revenue streams. We'll now examine how this Analyst/Investor Day emphasis on capital allocation and recurring revenue could reshape Mitsubishi's existing investment...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) is back in focus after Teradyne announced a jointly developed integrated test cell solution for AI and data center chips, pairing Tokyo Electron’s Prexa SDP prober with Teradyne’s UltraFLEXplus platform. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electron. The partnership news has landed at a time when momentum is already strong, with a 1 month share price return of 32.45%, a 3 month share price return of 77.36% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 191.28%. This points to...

Fanuc (TSE:6954) is back in focus after partnering with PAC Machinery and CMES Robotics USA to showcase an AI driven, fully integrated pick to pack bagging system designed to support more efficient and sustainable fulfillment operations. See our latest analysis for Fanuc. Fanuc's latest AI powered fulfillment demo comes after a choppy few weeks for the stock, with the 7 day share price return down 9.13% and the 30 day share price return down 9.51%. However, momentum over longer horizons is...

Toyoda Gosei (TSE:7282) is back in focus after announcing that its newly designed driver-side airbag has been selected for Toyota Motor’s latest Lexus ES models in markets with tighter safety rules. See our latest analysis for Toyoda Gosei. The airbag contract arrives after a period where the stock has pulled back over the past month but still shows positive momentum, with a 13.69% year to date share price return and a 77.95% total shareholder return over one year. If this kind of safety tech...

Shin-Etsu Chemical has begun building a rare-earth smelter in Japan, adding domestic separation and refining capacity to its existing operations in Japan, China, and Vietnam and reducing reliance on Chinese processing. This move aligns the company with the Japan-US critical minerals alliance formed in October 2025, potentially strengthening its role in securing non-Chinese rare-earth supply chains amid ongoing geopolitical pressures. Next, we examine how this new Japan-based rare-earth...

Aisin stock: context and recent share performance Aisin (TSE:7259) has been on investors’ radar after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock down about 5% over the past month and roughly 24% year to date. Against that backdrop, the company’s current valuation metrics, profit trends and regional revenue mix are drawing more attention from investors comparing Aisin with other Japan listed auto parts suppliers. See our latest analysis for Aisin. At the latest share price of...

Organo Corporation recently released its full-year results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2026, reporting sales of ¥177,654 million and net income of ¥28,401 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥617.74. These figures give investors fresh insight into Organo’s earnings power and profitability over the most recent financial year. We’ll now examine how Organo’s latest full-year earnings, particularly its ¥28,401 million net income, shape the company’s broader...

Sekisui House (TSE:1928) is back in the spotlight after reporting first quarter sales of ¥908,878 million and net income of ¥58,479 million, along with higher earnings per share than a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Sekisui House. Alongside the stronger first quarter, Sekisui House’s share price is now ¥3,289, with a 7 day share price return of 2.69% but a 90 day share price return that is down 7.17%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 84.95% points to solid long term gains and...

Recently, Smc Corporation (SMCAY) formed a hammer chart pattern, a technical signal often interpreted as the price finding support after prior selling pressure. Adding a fundamental angle, Wall Street analysts have raised their earnings estimates for SMC, reinforcing the significance of this emerging technical signal. With these revised earnings expectations in mind, we’ll explore how the hammer pattern might influence SMC’s broader investment narrative for investors. Capitalize on the AI...