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The recent joint move by the U.S. and Japan to support the yen has put currency risk back on every investor’s radar. Sudden swings in exchange rates can reshape the outlook for large Japanese stocks, especially those with meaningful overseas exposure. This article looks at how that intervention backdrop and the focus on yen stability may influence sentiment toward major Japanese exporters with solid balance sheets and scale. You will see three stocks from our Japanese Large Cap Exporters...

As global markets navigate mixed signals from central banks and geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with steady returns.

Kraftia (TSE:1959) has called a board meeting for July 30, 2026, to review the establishment of a new investment fund subsidiary, Kraftia Succession Value Partners Investment Limited Partnership, focused on future capital deployment. See our latest analysis for Kraftia. Recent trading has been mixed for Kraftia, with the share price down 7.4% over the past 30 days and 8.0% over 90 days, while the year to date share price return is 8.8% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 31.8%. This...

Anritsu Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥32,584 million and net income reaching ¥3,286 million, both above the prior-year period. The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, from ¥4.55 to ¥25.68, highlights a substantial improvement in profitability. We will now examine how this strong jump in earnings per share shapes Anritsu’s broader investment narrative and future positioning. Capitalize on the AI...

In the past quarter ended June 30, 2026, Hitachi, Ltd. reported sales of ¥2,709,586 million, up from ¥2,258,325 million a year earlier, while net income edged down to ¥189,450 million from ¥192,204 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations rose slightly to ¥42.24 from ¥42.01. This combination of stronger top-line performance and steady per-share earnings, despite lower net income, highlights how Hitachi’s revenue mix and cost profile are influencing profitability. We’ll...

Toyota Tsusho (TSE:8015) has attracted fresh attention after raising full year earnings and dividend guidance following its first quarter results and updated exchange rate assumptions. See our latest analysis for Toyota Tsusho. The guidance revision, dividend outlook and new rare earths joint venture have come alongside a 1-month share price return of 8.14% and a year to date share price gain of 22.11%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 92.33% and 5-year total shareholder return of more...

Why NSK’s latest quarterly earnings matter for investors NSK (TSE:6471) reported first quarter results to 30 June 2026 that included sales of ¥255,638 million and net income of ¥9,701 million, compared with ¥195,760 million and ¥1,083 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for NSK. The strong first quarter result comes at a time when NSK’s share price return is up 16.13% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return is 66.73%. However, the 90 day share price return is down...

Tokuyama Corporation recently reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥85,654 million and net income reaching ¥5,204 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations. Separately, Tokuyama moved to carve out and transfer its domestic cement and solidification agents sales business to Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, reshaping its portfolio focus. Next, we will examine how Tokuyama’s improved earnings and cement-business transfer reshape the...

Founder-led companies can be especially interesting when inflation, energy prices and central bank decisions all pull markets in different directions. Leaders with skin in the game often stay focused on long term value creation rather than quarter-to-quarter headlines. The Founder-Led Companies screener filters for stocks where the founder still plays a key role and is personally invested in outcomes, which can help align decisions with shareholders. In this article you will see three stocks...

Tokyo GasLtd (TSE:9531) stock is in focus after the company released first quarter results and issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, giving investors fresh financial reference points. See our latest analysis for Tokyo GasLtd. The latest guidance and first quarter results have come as Tokyo GasLtd’s share price has eased over the past quarter, with a 90 day share price return of a 5.97% decline, even though the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 18.89% and...

Koito Manufacturing (TSE:7276) is back in focus after reporting first quarter results on 29 July 2026, alongside updated dividend guidance and fresh earnings forecasts for the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Koito Manufacturing. Koito Manufacturing’s recent earnings, higher dividend guidance and new forecasts have arrived against a backdrop of steadily improving momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 9.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 40.06%. If you are...

CUC Inc. ( TSE:9158 ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for investors to dive...

ROHM (TSE:6963) drew fresh attention on 22 July 2026 after announcing the BD83070GWL-EVK-002 evaluation board, a compact platform built to showcase its high efficiency BD83070GWL DC-DC converter for small battery-powered devices. See our latest analysis for ROHM. The new evaluation board arrives after a volatile spell for ROHM, with the stock up 11.31% on a 1-day share price return but down 27.21% on a 30-day share price return. The 1-year total shareholder return of 129.84% and 5-year total...

Japan’s rare, coordinated yen-buying action with the U.S. has pushed the currency sharply stronger and put a fresh spotlight on domestically focused Japanese stocks. A firmer yen can reshuffle winners and losers across retail, utilities, telecom, healthcare and consumer services, especially for companies that earn most of their money at home. For investors watching this policy shift with interest, the Japanese Domestically-Focused Companies screener offers a focused way to think about...

One of the biggest stories of last week was how Socionext Inc. ( TSE:6526 ) shares plunged 20% in the week since its...

Japan Hotel REIT Investment (TSE:8985) recently reported its June 2026 operating and revenue figures, providing fresh data on occupancy, room metrics and monthly revenue that help clarify how its hotel portfolio is currently performing. See our latest analysis for Japan Hotel REIT Investment. At a share price of ¥81,400, Japan Hotel REIT Investment has seen a 30 day share price return of 2.65% and a 90 day share price return of 4.90%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 4.69% and 5 year...

Senshu Ikeda Holdings (TSE:8714) is back in focus after reporting first quarter results on 28 July 2026. The company highlighted higher net interest income and net income compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Senshu Ikeda Holdings. Against this backdrop, Senshu Ikeda Holdings’ share price has eased in the short term, with a 7 day share price return down 9.65% and a 30 day share price return down 5.87%. However, the year to date share price return of 17.81% and 1...

The first-quarter results for Calbee, Inc. ( TSE:2229 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...

In late July 2026, TOTO LTD. issued consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the fiscal year to March 31, 2027, outlining expected net sales, operating profit, profit attributable to owners, and basic earnings per share for both periods. The company also updated its shareholder return plans, forecasting an unchanged year-end dividend of ¥60.00 per share while increasing its second-quarter dividend guidance to ¥60.00 per share from ¥50.00 a year earlier,...

In late July 2026, Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher sales and net income versus a year earlier, and raised its first-half and full-year earnings forecasts while approving organizational changes to strengthen internal audit, risk, and compliance functions from September 1, 2026. An interesting aspect of these developments is how stronger-than-expected Electronics demand in China and a weaker yen supported upgraded guidance despite recording...

Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812) moved into focus after releasing first half 2026 results, issuing full year earnings guidance, and updating investors on dividend plans following a recent 3 for 1 stock split. See our latest analysis for Dentsu Soken. Dentsu Soken’s recent earnings update and dividend guidance come after a strong run in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 13.62% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.96%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 62.54% points to momentum...

Artificial intelligence is sitting at the centre of almost every market story right now. Energy driven inflation, higher bond yields and mixed global growth signals are pushing investors to focus on companies tied to real demand, such as semiconductors, cloud providers and software groups building and powering tools like ChatGPT. The AI Stocks screener filters for businesses directly exposed to this trend, from chipmakers to large language model platforms. This article walks through three of...

What Takara StandardLtd’s Latest Earnings Mean For Investors Takara StandardLtd (TSE:7981) just released first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥62,466 million and net income of ¥2,606 million, attracting fresh attention from investors. Sales were higher than the ¥61,385 million reported a year earlier, while net income and basic earnings per share from continuing operations, at ¥41.21, came in below last year’s ¥46.01. See our latest analysis for Takara StandardLtd. Tikara...

SMS Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2175 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 7.4% to...