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Board meeting puts Nippon Gas treasury stock cancellation in focus Nippon Gas (TSE:8174) has called a board meeting for 30 April 2026 to consider cancelling its treasury stock under Article 178 of the Companies Act, a move that could alter its share count. See our latest analysis for Nippon Gas. The upcoming treasury stock cancellation review comes after a year where Nippon Gas logged a 13.53% 1 year total shareholder return, even as the year to date share price return of 6.67% shows that...

Why Socionext’s latest earnings matter for shareholders Socionext (TSE:6526) just reported full year results to March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥200,834 million alongside a drop in net income and earnings per share compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for Socionext. Socionext’s latest earnings update appears to have shifted sentiment, with the share price closing at ¥1,927.5 after a 1 day share price return of 3.68%. However, the year to date share price return of 15.16% and...

Why the Afeela 1 decision matters for Sony Group (TSE:6758) shareholders Sony Group (TSE:6758) and Honda have scrapped plans for the Afeela 1 electric vehicle, shifting their joint venture toward non EV products that could reuse developed technologies such as AI assistants and audio systems. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. At a share price of ¥3,127.0, Sony Group has a 1-day share price return of 0.45%, but weaker recent momentum with a 30-day share price return showing a 6.07%...

M3 (TSE:2413) FY 2026 earnings snapshot M3 (TSE:2413) has reported fresh numbers for FY 2026, with third quarter revenue at ¥93,510 million and basic EPS of ¥27.95, alongside a one year earnings growth figure of 20.4%. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥60,610 million in FY 2025 Q2 to ¥93,510 million in FY 2026 Q3, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from ¥8.90 to ¥27.95. This gives investors a clearer view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together. With a current net...

Why Fuji Electric’s latest earnings and dividend review matter for shareholders Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) has drawn fresh attention after its board met to review dividend forecasts from retained earnings, alongside full year results showing higher sales and net income versus the previous period. See our latest analysis for Fuji Electric. Fuji Electric’s ¥13,180 share price sits on the back of strong recent momentum, with a 22.43% 1 month share price return and a 110.98% 1 year total...

KDDI (TSE:9433) received a compliance and governance improvement order from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The exchange also issued a listing rule violation penalty related to KDDI's governance and compliance practices. KDDI issued a public apology and stated it will strengthen governance and introduce measures to prevent a repeat of the issue. KDDI, a major Japanese telecom operator, sits at the center of mobile, broadband, and enterprise connectivity, where reliability and regulatory...

How Mitsui’s Recent Returns Shape the Current Conversation Mitsui (TSE:8031) has drawn fresh attention after a mixed period for the share price, with a 2.2% one day decline and a roughly 7.2% fall over the past month, set against a 14.5% gain in the past 3 months. For investors, that combination of short term weakness and stronger recent momentum sits alongside Mitsui’s wide ranging trading business, its ¥14,035,595 revenue base and ¥860,122 net income. This creates a backdrop where...

DENSO, ticker TSE:6902, is reportedly considering withdrawing its acquisition proposal for power semiconductor maker ROHM. The potential withdrawal follows ROHM’s move to explore an integration with Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric. This development affects earlier expectations around consolidation in Japan’s power semiconductor sector. DENSO is a major auto parts supplier with a growing focus on power semiconductors, which are used in electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems...

Leadership changes set the context for assessing Nippn shares Nippn (TSE:2001) has approved a new leadership line up, with Toshiya Maezuru becoming Chairman and Toru Otao stepping in as Representative Director, President and COO, following the April 23 board meeting. For you as an investor, these senior appointments raise practical questions about how management priorities, capital allocation and growth initiatives might evolve as the new team settles in after the scheduled June 26, 2026...

If you are wondering whether Mazda Motor's current share price still offers value, it helps to step back and look at what the recent returns and fundamentals are really telling you. The stock last closed at ¥1,008.5, with a 1.5% decline over the past week and a 3.5% decline over the past month, while still showing a 21.4% return over the past year and 40.4% over five years. Recent coverage has focused on Mazda Motor's share price performance over different time frames, highlighting the...

In April 2026, Tsugami Corporation raised its full-year guidance, projecting revenue of ¥129,000 million, operating profit of ¥36,000 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥355.90, while also lifting its year-end dividend forecast to ¥49 per share and annual dividend to ¥85 per share. The revisions highlight how steady execution across key markets, including China, has led management to upgrade both earnings expectations and planned shareholder returns. With Tsugami boosting its earnings...

Nissan Motor cancelled plans for two electric SUVs in the U.S., shifting its North American product roadmap. The company plans to refocus its regional manufacturing toward hybrids and adjust to slower EV adoption. This change affects Nissan’s future product mix, plant utilization, and EV positioning in the U.S. market. Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) is making this shift while its share price stands at ¥350.7 and its longer term returns remain mixed. The stock is down 27.6% over 3 years and 33.1%...

Shimizu Corporation recently raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥2.06 billion and higher operating and net income, supported by stronger domestic construction activity and an expected special gain from acquiring Aomi Construction as a subsidiary. The company also lifted its full-year dividend forecast to ¥50.00 per share, signaling management’s confidence in the improved profitability of its...

Astellas Pharma Inc. recently reported full-year results to March 31, 2026, with sales rising to ¥2.14 trillion and net income to ¥291.54 billion, alongside an FDA Priority Review for a broader PADCEV plus Keytruda indication in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Together with upcoming retinal-disease data presentations and board-level changes under consideration, these developments underscore how oncology and ophthalmology innovation are increasingly central to Astellas’ business mix. We’ll...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after outlining Roze, a new AI and robotics venture planned for a high profile U.S. IPO, alongside securing a US$40b loan earmarked for OpenAI investment. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. Those Roze and OpenAI moves come after a sharp 50.5% 30 day share price return, helping SoftBank Group reach a ¥5,424 share price, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 193.7% signals strong longer term momentum. If the AI theme around Roze has...

Ichinen HoldingsLtd (TSE:9619) FY 2026 Earnings Snapshot Ichinen HoldingsLtd (TSE:9619) reported Q3 FY 2026 revenue of ¥40.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥74.54, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥303.48 and net income of ¥7.2 billion setting the backdrop for the latest numbers. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥38.7 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥41.1 billion in Q1 FY 2026 and ¥39.5 billion in Q2 FY 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥45.25 to ¥104.69 and ¥78.94 over the same stretch,...

On May 1, 2026, Sanrio Company, Ltd. held a board meeting where it postponed the release of fiscal year 2026 results and resolved to establish a Special Investigation Committee. This unusual combination of delayed financial reporting and a new investigative body highlights potential governance and disclosure concerns that may warrant closer investor attention. We’ll now examine how the postponed financial results and creation of a Special Investigation Committee shape Sanrio’s broader...

In the first quarter of 2026, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group reported that global silicon wafer shipments rose 13.1% year on year, driven mainly by robust AI data center demand and a broader, though uneven, semiconductor recovery. This data underscores how AI-related advanced logic, memory, and power management devices are now offsetting ongoing weakness in smartphone and PC-related wafer demand. Next, we’ll explore how this stronger AI-led silicon wafer demand backdrop may influence...

Seiko Epson (TSE:6724) has put out a solidly detailed FY 2026 update, with third quarter revenue at ¥376.5 billion and basic EPS at ¥52.37, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue at about ¥1.38 trillion and EPS at ¥134.84. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥339.1 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥376.5 billion in Q3 FY 2026, with quarterly EPS shifting from ¥24.56 to ¥52.37 as net income moved from ¥7,798 million to ¥16,781 million over the same stretch. For investors,...

Alinco (TSE:5933) has put solid numbers on the table for FY 2026 so far, with third quarter revenue at ¥16.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥35.92, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of about ¥62.7 billion and EPS of ¥91.28. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥14.4 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥16.5 billion in Q3 FY 2026. Basic EPS has moved between ¥9.26 and ¥37.62 per quarter, so investors are watching how these trends translate into a trailing net profit margin of 2.9% and what...

Why the new EG7 SSD launch matters for Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) is attracting attention after Kioxia Corporation introduced its KIOXIA EG7 Series client SSDs, the first to use BiCS FLASH generation 8 QLC technology, aimed at value oriented laptops and desktops. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. The EG7 announcement comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 72.60% 1 month share price return and a 220.79% year to date share price return. The 1 year...

With inflation pressures, tighter central bank policy and mixed growth signals across major economies, many investors are looking for companies that can keep compounding value without depending on easy money or booming demand. A focus on high return on equity, solid past performance and strong balance sheets can help concentrate on businesses that have already shown they can turn every dollar of capital into meaningful profits while keeping debt in check. This article highlights 3 stocks from...

It's been a mediocre week for CUC Inc. ( TSE:9158 ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 18% to JP¥776 in the week...

It's been a pretty great week for Kandenko Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:1942 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 11% to JP¥6,734...