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J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) opened fiscal Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥106.4b and basic EPS of ¥39.19, alongside net income of ¥9,697m, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting to take shape. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥110.8b and EPS of ¥41.24 in Q1 2026 to ¥116.9b with EPS of ¥14.47 in Q4 2026, before landing at the latest ¥106.4b and ¥39.19, which gives investors a direct line of sight into how the top and bottom line are tracking year on year...

Mitsubishi Motors North America recently reported past second-quarter 2026 sales of 23,127 vehicles, with SUV volumes rising sharply as new trims of the Outlander and Outlander Sport attracted buyers with richer features at accessible prices. The company is also preparing to roll out a refreshed Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and its first full battery electric model since the i-MiEV, the Eclipse Sportback EV, highlighting a renewed push into electrified offerings. Next, we’ll examine how this SUV...

With inflation trends, interest rate expectations and labour markets all moving in different directions across regions, many investors are looking for companies that combine solid balance sheets with clear earnings growth potential. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on stocks where analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years and that also sit in what is assessed as an acceptable financial position. This article highlights 3 stocks from that screener, showing...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed performances in major indices and rising inflation, investors are increasingly drawn to the stability that dividend stocks can offer. In such an environment, selecting stocks with a strong history of consistent dividend payouts and robust financial health can be particularly appealing.

Global markets are sending mixed signals, with manufacturing, inflation, rates and trade all pulling in different directions. In this kind of push and pull, many investors are looking beyond headlines and focusing on something more concrete: cash flowing into companies and how much they are paying for it. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener filters for businesses where discounted cash flow estimates from SWS suggest the market price sits below calculated fair value. This...

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. has recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, alongside non-consolidated forecasts that outline expected net sales of ¥610,000 million for the half year and ¥1.35 trillion for the full year. The guidance package, which also details projected operating profit, profit attributable to owners and basic earnings per share, gives investors a clearer picture of how management...

Why Taiyo Yuden Stock Is Back in Focus Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has swung back into focus after its shares climbed more than 10% following a broader move in semiconductor and AI related stocks tied to South Korea’s large semiconductor investment announcement. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. For context, Taiyo Yuden’s share price has surged recently, with a 1 day share price return of 12.43% and a 7 day share price return of 33.86%. The 1 year total shareholder return is also very...

Nabtesco (TSE:6268) has drawn investor attention after its latest earnings per share came in 16.54% above estimates, with the stock rising 2.13% over the past 24 hours. See our latest analysis for Nabtesco. Beyond the latest earnings surprise, Nabtesco’s share price has built strong momentum in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 30.53% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 109.53%, even though the 30 day share price return is down 3.47%. If you think this earnings driven...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) is back in focus after shareholders approved a year end dividend of ¥51 per share, along with the completion of a share buyback program that retired 31,967,100 shares. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The share price of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is ¥3,247.0, with a 30 day share price return of 7.41% and a year to date share price return of 27.58%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 70.17% and very large 5 year total...

The market for Seiko Epson Corporation's ( TSE:6724 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently...

In recent weeks, analysts have highlighted a disconnect between Nintendo’s current share price and intrinsic value estimates based on discounted cash flow models and earnings multiples, with debate centering on the company’s ability to sustain cash generation through the upcoming Switch 2 console and software cycle. This focus has brought execution risks and governance questions to the forefront, while separate speculation about potential interest from an NBCUniversal spinoff adds another...

Toyota Motor stock has delivered a 61.2% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation sends mixed signals, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value pointing to a premium while earnings based multiples screen the shares as undervalued. A 61.2% five year return suggests Toyota Motor has already rewarded patient shareholders. This can reduce the margin of safety if expectations are high. The new electric air taxi joint venture with Joby Aviation may support long term...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Ceres Inc. ( TSE:3696 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 49% in the...

With inflation signals, supply chain pressures and interest rate expectations all moving at once, many investors are looking for income that feels more predictable than price swings. That is where high yield dividend stocks from the Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield) screener come in, focusing on companies paying more than a 5% yield that is covered, growing and relatively stable. In this article, you will see how this theme can fit into a long term income plan and discover 3 of the strongest...

Fuso Chemical Ltd (TSE:4368) raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the full year to March 31, 2027, lifting projected profit attributable to owners of parent for both periods. See our latest analysis for Fuso ChemicalLtd. The raised guidance lands after a strong run in Fuso ChemicalLtd’s stock, with a 90 day share price return of 64.58% and a year to date share price return of 116.20%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 266.39% that...

Chiyoda (TSE:6366) shares closed at ¥649, with the stock down 3.1% on the day and showing weaker performance over the past week, month and past 3 months, prompting fresh attention to its recent performance. See our latest analysis for Chiyoda. Over the past year, Chiyoda has delivered a 1 year total shareholder return of 96.07%, even as recent share price returns over shorter periods have weakened. This suggests momentum has faded and investor focus may be shifting toward risk and...

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and the University of Tokyo have validated ANPS-Day, an expanded nutrient profiling system that assesses the nutritional quality of a full day’s diet using real-world dietary records and 24-hour urinary biomarkers from 324 healthy Japanese adults across Japan. This Japan-first validation linking a daily diet score to biomarkers associated with cardiovascular risk underlines Ajinomoto’s growing capabilities in science-based nutrition assessment and potential product...

Fuji Nihon Corporation's ( TSE:2114 ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We think this is due to...

Amuse Inc. ( TSE:4301 ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. We think that investors...

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Colowide Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:7616...

Even though Asanuma Corporation's ( TSE:1852 ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...

Shareholders appeared to be happy with NGK Corporation's ( TSE:5333 ) solid earnings report last week. Looking deeper...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Subaru Corporation's ( TSE:7270 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We think...