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PARK24 (TSE:4666) drew fresh attention after reporting that its Times PARKING network now exceeds 20,000 sites, April sales reached 109.4% of last year, and its Times CAR membership surpassed 3.8 million. See our latest analysis for PARK24. The operational progress has come against a mixed share price backdrop, with the stock at ¥1,804.5 after a 3.11% 1 day share price gain, but a 30 day share price return down 9.18% and a 1 year total shareholder return down 5.77%. If PARK24’s moves in...

Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) has drawn investor attention after reporting higher full year net interest income and net income, while also proposing a larger dividend and launching a new share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Hokuhoku Financial Group. The recent dividend proposal, earnings release and buyback plan have coincided with a 12.82% 1 month share price return and a 42.43% year to date share price return, while the 5 year total shareholder return is more than 8x...

Harmonic Drive Systems (TSE:6324) has scheduled a May 13, 2026 board meeting to review its current 2024–2026 medium term management plan and craft a new roadmap covering fiscal years 2026 to 2030. See our latest analysis for Harmonic Drive Systems. The board meeting lands at a time when momentum in the stock has been strong, with a 30 day share price return of 45.66% and a year to date share price return of 70.31%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 91.57% contrasts with more modest 3 and...

Nissin Foods Company Limited previously announced that on May 7, 2026, it entered into a Master Raw Materials and Products Procurement Agreement with ITOCHU Corporation, running from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 and setting arm’s length, market‑benchmarked pricing for a wide range of food raw materials and merchandises. The agreement outlines a jump in expected annual procurement caps from about HK$12.70 million–HK$22.80 million historically to as much as HK$92.30 million by 2028,...

Recent performance snapshot Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) has seen mixed share performance recently, with the stock up 1% over the past day but down over the past week, month, and past 3 months. Against this short term weakness, the stock shows longer term total returns above 45% over the past year, above 54% over 3 years, and more than 16 times over 5 years, giving investors a contrasting performance picture. See our latest analysis for Kansai Electric Power Company. At a share...

Zensho Holdings (TSE:7550) drew investor attention after issuing earnings guidance for the quarter and full fiscal year to March 31, 2027, alongside updated dividend plans for both common and preferred shares. See our latest analysis for Zensho Holdings. The guidance and dividend announcements come after a period where momentum in the share price has cooled, with the stock down 21.7% on a 90 day share price return while the 5 year total shareholder return is 197.91%, so long term holders have...

With inflation pressures, mixed growth signals across major economies and shifting rate expectations, many investors are looking past short term headlines and focusing on leadership quality instead. Founder led companies often have leaders whose own wealth is tied closely to long term performance, which can sharpen capital discipline and decision making. This Top Founder Led Companies screener filters for businesses where founders still have meaningful skin in the game and strong capital...

In May 2026, Advantest Corporation showcased how AllianceATE’s Velocity software platform is now integrated with its V93000 SoC test system at the VOICE 2026 Developer’s Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, highlighting progress since acquiring AllianceATE in September 2025. The integration, centered on Velocity’s REPLAY-enabled design-to-test automation, is aimed at shortening test development cycles for complex AI and high-performance computing devices by streaming design files directly into...

Investors may be wondering whether Honda Motor stock is fairly valued at ¥1,386, or if the current price leaves too much potential value on the table for long term investors. The stock has recently gained 5.0% over the last week and 3.3% over the last month, while the year to date return is down 11.0% and the 1 year return is 2.8%. Recent coverage of Honda Motor has focused on its position in the global auto sector and how investors are weighing long term demand trends against shorter term...

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings (TSE:8725) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.6 trillion and basic EPS of ¥88.95, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥7.3 trillion and basic EPS at ¥528.87, set against a current share price of ¥4,387. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥1.3 trillion in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥2.1 trillion in FY 2026 Q2, with basic EPS moving between ¥43.26 and ¥179.71, and TTM net income holding in the ¥691.66 billion to...

Why Nanto Bank’s updated plan and dividend moves matter now Nanto Bank (TSE:8367) has updated its medium term plan with higher targets for return on equity and dividends, alongside earnings and dividend figures that surpassed earlier forecasts, putting shareholder returns firmly in focus. See our latest analysis for Nanto Bank. Nanto Bank’s recent guidance, dividend proposals and stock split have arrived alongside strong share price momentum, with the 1 month share price return of 15.16% and...

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Panasonic Electric Works, a subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752), led a study with the International WELL Building Institute on WELL Certified offices in Japan. The study found that WELL Certified workplaces in Japan are associated with higher employee well-being and engagement compared with non-certified offices. This research highlights Panasonic’s role in promoting healthy building standards within Japan’s office market. Panasonic Holdings, through Panasonic Electric Works, is...

KDDI (TSE:9433) has put shareholder returns in focus after its board approved a large share repurchase, confirmed earnings guidance, reported higher sales and net income, and outlined dividend plans for the current fiscal period. See our latest analysis for KDDI. The share price has been firming recently, with a 7 day share price return of 9.43% and a 30 day gain of 5.84%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 77.32% points to momentum that has built over time. If this mix of buybacks...

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Even though TASUKI Holdings Inc. ( TSE:166A ) posted strong earnings recently, the stock hasn't reacted in a large way...

Wondering whether Eisai's current share price reflects its true worth, or if the market is mispricing the stock. After a mixed stretch where the stock is up 10.4% over the past year but down 10.0% over the last week, 13.5% over the last month and 11.3% year to date, many investors are reassessing what a fair price might look like. Recent coverage has focused on Eisai's position in the pharmaceuticals sector and how sentiment around its pipeline and partnerships could be influencing these...

Wondering whether SoftBank's current share price offers good value or looks stretched, and what those signals might mean for your next move. The stock closed at ¥226.4, with returns of 1.6% over the past week, 1.5% over the past month, 4.7% year to date and 9.0% over the past year. This has many investors reassessing both its potential and its risks. Recent headlines have focused on SoftBank's position in the Japanese telecom market and its role within the broader SoftBank group, giving...

Last week's profit announcement from Tekscend Photomask Corp. ( TSE:429A ) was underwhelming for investors, despite...

The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Double Standard Inc. ( TSE:3925 ) recently. Our analysis has...

The market shrugged off SRE Holdings Corporation's ( TSE:2980 ) solid earnings report. We think that investors might be...

Tsunagu Group Holdings, Inc.'s ( TSE:6551 ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite...

MTG Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7806 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...