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SoftBank Group stock has delivered a very strong 5 year return, yet current valuation checks paint a more measured picture, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate that points to the shares being roughly in line with fair value rather than obviously cheap or expensive. SoftBank Group has returned 288.8% over 5 years, which naturally raises the question of how much of the AI and chip exposure story is already reflected in the price. SoftBank's role in AI infrastructure...

NIKKON Holdings Ltd (TSE:9072) drew investor attention after releasing first quarter 2026 results alongside fresh earnings guidance for the current half year and full fiscal year to March 31, 2027. See our latest analysis for NIKKON HoldingsLtd. The earnings release and new guidance arrived after a strong run, with NIKKON HoldingsLtd posting a 65.37% year to date share price return and a 75.09% total shareholder return over the past year, while shorter term momentum has eased slightly. If you...

Shareholders might have noticed that Dentsu Group Inc. ( TSE:4324 ) filed its half-yearly result this time last week...

Keihan Holdings (TSE:9045) is back in focus after its first quarter 2026 earnings on 7 August, alongside a lower dividend outlook and fresh guidance for the current half-year and full fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Keihan Holdings. Since the start of the year, Keihan Holdings has seen a 7.07% decline in its share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 1.93%. This suggests momentum has softened despite the steady first quarter earnings and new guidance. If...

Iino Kaiun Kaisha (TSE:9119) has drawn fresh investor attention after raising its earnings and dividend forecasts alongside reporting stronger quarterly results, highlighting current conditions in its shipping operations and approach to shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Iino Kaiun Kaisha. Iino Kaiun Kaisha's recent revision to earnings and dividend guidance has come alongside a 15.01% 1-month share price return and a 44.24% 1-year total shareholder return, which together point...

Nihon Kohden (TSE:6849) recently reported first quarter results that showed sales of ¥47,405 million compared with ¥50,020 million a year earlier, and a shift from ¥137 million net income to a ¥756 million net loss. See our latest analysis for Nihon Kohden. Against this weaker quarter, the share price of Nihon Kohden has also lost ground, with a year-to-date share price return of a 13.10% decline and a 1-year total shareholder return of a 9.67% decline, pointing to fading momentum as...

It's been a good week for Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6592 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

ENEOS Holdings’ 7 August 2026 board meeting and Q1 FY2027 earnings release showed a major earnings turnaround, with quarterly sales reaching ¥3,407,831 million and net income rebounding to ¥414,981 million, alongside new full-year revenue, profit and dividend guidance. The company’s decision to maintain its interim and full-year dividend at ¥17.00 per share, while issuing detailed earnings targets including expected FY2027 revenue of ¥12.85 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent...

GMO Payment Gateway Inc reported year-on-year revenue growth of 14.3% and operating profit growth of 24.2% for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, driven by roughly 20% expansion in its core payment business, double-digit gains in global operations, and the addition of seven major projects in the third quarter. An interesting angle is the company’s push into AI and digital transformation to lift efficiency and customer experience while still reaffirming a long-term goal of ¥100 billion in...

Okinawa Financial Group earnings event Okinawa Financial Group (TSE:7350) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results on 14 August 2026, with higher net interest income and net income compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Okinawa Financial Group. The earnings release appears to have reinforced confidence in Okinawa Financial Group, with the share price at ¥8,120 and a 30 day share price return of 18.89% contributing to a 1 year total...

There's been a notable change in appetite for GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. ( TSE:3769 ) shares in the week since its...

Investors in Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7747 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.2% to close at JP¥4,100...

A week ago, ASICS Corporation ( TSE:7936 ) came out with a strong set of half-yearly numbers that could potentially...

Sankyo (TSE:6417) has put dividends at the center of its latest board decision, revising its payout policy, lifting interim and year end guidance, and introducing a dividend on equity framework. See our latest analysis for Sankyo. Sankyo's latest dividend decision arrives after a mixed share price pattern, with a 14.11% 1 month share price return and a 9.74% 3 month share price return contrasting with a year to date share price decline of 24.32%. Over longer horizons, the stock shows a 33.08%...

Monogatari Corporation recently approved a higher dividend of ¥23.00 per share for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, and issued earnings and dividend guidance through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The combination of an increased payout and detailed forecasts for sales, profit and earnings per share gives investors clearer visibility into Monogatari’s shareholder return policy and expected financial performance. With this dividend increase and earnings guidance now in focus, we...

Nishi-Nippon Railroad (TSE:9031) shares are in focus after the company reported improved first quarter revenue and net income, alongside new consolidated earnings guidance through the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. See our latest analysis for Nishi-Nippon Railroad. The recent guidance and first quarter update come after a strong period for Nishi-Nippon Railroad, with the share price up 8.78% year to date and a 1 year total shareholder return of 43.98%, pointing to building momentum...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) is back in focus after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ORZEYFUL, a first in class oral orexin receptor agonist for adults with narcolepsy type 1. See our latest analysis for Takeda Pharmaceutical. The FDA approval of ORZEYFUL has arrived alongside building momentum in Takeda Pharmaceutical's stock, with a 1 day share price return of 3.43% and a year to date share price return of 15.99%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 31.54% points to...

Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank (TSE:8361) has issued new consolidated earnings guidance, projecting profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥9,000 million for the half year and ¥20,600 million for the full fiscal year ending March 2027. See our latest analysis for Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank. Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank’s recent earnings guidance lands at a time when momentum is already strong, with a 68.2% year to date share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return of 418.18% signalling that...

ORIX (TSE:8591) has moved into focus after its board met on 6 August 2026 to revise the dividend policy for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2027, along with releasing fresh earnings and guidance. See our latest analysis for ORIX. At a share price of ¥6,294, ORIX has had a firm year to date, with a 36.35% share price return and a 70.19% total shareholder return over 12 months. This suggests momentum has been building as investors respond to stronger guidance, revised dividends and recent write...

Resonac Holdings Corporation recently reported past half-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥676,852 million and net income increasing to ¥48,451 million, alongside sharply higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. At the same time, the company revised its 2026 guidance to lower full-year revenue but higher operating and net profit, reflecting stronger Semiconductor and Electronic Materials volumes and the planned spinoff of the Crasus Chemical...

Pigeon (TSE:7956) shares moved after the company released half year results and confirmed full year guidance. Investors now have fresh earnings data and management targets to assess the stock’s recent performance. See our latest analysis for Pigeon. Pigeon’s share price has climbed through 2026, with a 31.31% year to date share price return and a 14.94% 90 day share price return. The 5 year total shareholder return remains down 19.11%, suggesting recent momentum is rebuilding after a weaker...

Daifuku Co., Ltd. recently reported higher half-year sales and earnings for the period to June 30, 2026, raised its full-year earnings guidance, and increased both its interim dividend to ¥40.00 per share and forecast year-end dividend to ¥50.00 per share, implying an expected annual payout of ¥90.00 per share and a projected dividend payout ratio of 38.5%. The company linked these upgrades to stronger-than-planned progress in semiconductor cleanroom projects, improved production efficiency...

Bond markets are back in the spotlight as long term yields climb, geopolitical risks around the US and Iran stay elevated, and oil trades above $91 a barrel. That mix puts pressure on some stocks, but it can also create fresh openings where debt issuance and trading activity stay busy. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to these forces and why their bond market links matter for your portfolio thinking. The three stocks covered next are just a starting sample, since the full screen...

Kureha (TSE:4023) raised its earnings guidance for the six months to 30 September 2026, citing earlier crop protection shipments, stronger profitability in its Specialty Chemicals segment, and higher income from investments accounted for using the equity method. See our latest analysis for Kureha. Kureha's latest guidance revision comes as the stock trades at ¥4,570, with a 90 day share price return of 23.18% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 35.47%, suggesting momentum has built over...