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Kubota Corporation recently announced its earnings results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reporting sales of ¥2.20 trillion and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥124.1. This update, shared alongside Kubota’s Q3 2025 earnings call on November 7, offers investors deeper insights into the company’s financial performance for the year to date. We'll explore how Kubota’s reported year-to-date sales figures shape the company’s investment narrative and future...

Alsok Co., Ltd. recently raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now expecting net sales of ¥598.0 billion and boosting its projected full-year dividend to ¥14.60 per share, up from ¥13.40 a year earlier. This upward revision signals management's increased confidence in the company's growth prospects and commitment to enhancing shareholder returns. We'll explore how the improved earnings and dividend outlook strengthens Alsok’s investment narrative and...

Yokogawa Electric Corporation recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now projecting net sales of ¥577 billion and operating profit of ¥83 billion, compared to previous forecasts of ¥560 billion and ¥80 billion respectively. This upward revision points to growing management confidence and possible improvements in business operations and profitability expectations for the coming year. We’ll explore how these strengthened earnings...

Yamada Holdings (TSE:9831) just released its updated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company outlined expectations for net sales, operating profit, profit attributable to owners, and basic earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Yamada Holdings. Yamada Holdings’ refreshed guidance landed after a steady run in the market, with its share price rising over 2% year-to-date and the one-year total shareholder return sitting just below 2%. Momentum has been modest but...

Nishi-Nippon Railroad (TSE:9031) called a board meeting to discuss a dividend increase and an updated dividend forecast for the year ending March 2026. This puts investor focus on the company's shareholder return strategy. See our latest analysis for Nishi-Nippon Railroad. The announcement sparked renewed interest in Nishi-Nippon Railroad, with the 1-day and 7-day share price returns jumping over 11% following the dividend news. Despite this momentum, the longer-term picture is mixed. The...

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings (TSE:3289) has seen its stock gaining momentum, with the share price climbing over 9% in the past week and about 14% over the past month. This uptick has caught investors’ attention, prompting renewed interest in the company’s recent trends and long-term prospects. See our latest analysis for Tokyu Fudosan Holdings. Tokyu Fudosan Holdings’ recent rally builds on an already strong run, with momentum accelerating as the share price return is up 42.6% year-to-date...

Amada (TSE:6113) just wrapped up a board meeting where the company announced updates to its full-year financial outlook and medium-term business plan. These revisions consider performance trends and focus on higher revenue and profit ahead. See our latest analysis for Amada. Amada’s recent board meeting comes after a steady build in momentum for shareholders. The last year’s total shareholder return reached 28.8%, and the share price has jumped over 21% year-to-date, signaling renewed...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha recently announced a higher interim dividend of ¥60 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, up from ¥50 per share a year earlier, with payments commencing from December 4, 2025. At the same time, the company revised its full-year guidance downward, citing lower expected profits mainly due to weaker performance in its Product Logistics segment. We’ll explore how the combination of a raised dividend and reduced earnings outlook affects the company’s...

Ferrotec (TSE:6890) released fresh quarterly results, revealing net sales growth of 4% from a year ago. Profit attributable to shareholders dropped 31%. Management also projected higher full-year sales and operating profit, along with a dividend increase. See our latest analysis for Ferrotec. Ferrotec’s recent earnings report and dividend increase followed an impressive run, with a 1-year total shareholder return of nearly 91% and a strong year-to-date share price gain of 75%. Although the...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) released updated full-year earnings guidance and raised its second quarter-end dividend. These moves highlight growing management confidence in the company’s performance and future outlook. See our latest analysis for Hokkaido Electric Power Company. Shares of Hokkaido Electric Power Company have shown impressive momentum year-to-date, with a 28.2% gain in the share price and a 23.8% total shareholder return over the past year. News of upgraded...

Tokyo Seimitsu (TSE:7729) shook up investors with a fresh revision to its full-year guidance, cutting net profit and earnings per share projections and announcing lower dividends for both interim and year-end periods. The move highlights how added costs tied to product countermeasures are affecting overall profitability. At the same time, sales forecasts have been raised due to unexpectedly strong orders in the SPE business. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Seimitsu. Tokyo Seimitsu’s recent...

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296) has announced an upward revision to its earnings guidance for the year ending March 2026. The company highlights expectations for higher sales, operating profit, and net income compared to previous forecasts. See our latest analysis for Itoham Yonekyu Holdings. Following the upward revision to its earnings forecast, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings has kept up its momentum with a reassuring dividend announcement and steady board activity. The company’s recent moves...

Aozora Bank has announced a second-quarter dividend of ¥22 per share, up from ¥19 last year, payable in March 2026 with an ex-date set for December 29, 2025. This dividend increase, alongside a strong first-half profit rise in FY2025, highlights the bank's focus on rewarding shareholders amid financial momentum. We’ll explore how Aozora Bank’s emphasis on higher shareholder returns shapes its ongoing investment narrative. AI is about to change healthcare. These 31 stocks are working on...

On October 31, 2025, Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced a second-quarter dividend increase to ¥50.00 per share, up from ¥45.00 per share a year earlier, with a total payout of ¥4.38 billion effective December 1, 2025. This dividend hike stands out as a clear signal of the company's positive outlook and management's confidence in ongoing financial strength. We’ll explore how this increased dividend payout shapes Sumitomo Bakelite’s investment narrative through its implications for...

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical (TSE:4967) faced declines in sales and profits over the past year, largely driven by product recalls and compensation expenses. Although net income climbed due to a special loss, the company’s outlook is unchanged as recall risks continue to affect its prospects. See our latest analysis for Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. While product recall worries have unsettled investors, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s share price has managed a 5% gain over the past month, reflecting some...

Makita (TSE:6586) raised its earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company is now guiding for higher revenue, operating profit, and profit attributable to shareholders than previously expected. This signals a more optimistic business environment for the company. See our latest analysis for Makita. Despite Makita raising its earnings outlook and maintaining its dividend guidance, the market response has been subdued. The company’s share price has dipped 6.5% over the past...

Okuma (TSE:6103) recently revised its full-year earnings guidance and confirmed its dividend plans. This provides investors with a clearer view of expected sales, profits, and payouts for the period ending March 2026. See our latest analysis for Okuma. Okuma’s consistent updates on earnings guidance and dividends seem to have helped maintain investor confidence, even in a somewhat volatile market. The latest share price sits at ¥3,530, and while the 1-day share price return dipped 3.4%, the...

Yokohama Rubber Company recently reported record high sales revenue and business profit for the first nine months of FY2025, with sales up 12.0% and business profit rising 20.8% year over year. Despite a ¥5.0 billion tariff impact in the third quarter, the company nearly fully offset the cost with sales price adjustments, highlighting effective margin management amid industry headwinds. We’ll explore how Yokohama Rubber’s ability to offset tariffs through pricing power strengthens its...

Nippon Paint Holdings (TSE:4612) just posted substantial gains in revenue and operating profit, citing the AOC acquisition and solid automotive coatings results as key factors. The company also launched a major share buyback and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. See our latest analysis for Nippon Paint Holdings. Nippon Paint Holdings has weathered some ups and downs this year, with momentum softening after a rapid start. While the share price has dipped about 12% over the past three months,...

ROHM Co., Ltd. raised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance and reaffirmed dividend payments for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, following a board meeting in early November 2025. The company attributed these revisions to stronger-than-expected first-half sales and a resilient performance in the global electronics industry, despite ongoing pressures from tariffs and supply chain challenges. We'll explore how ROHM's upward earnings revision and consistent dividend policy may...

Daido Steel has advanced to mass production of neodymium magnets that do not require rare earth elements, reflecting a significant development in specialty steel innovation. This achievement addresses worldwide concerns about sourcing rare earth materials and could reshape supply dynamics for high-performance magnets across industries. To better understand the investment narrative, we will review how this technological milestone could influence Daido Steel's competitive position. Uncover the...

Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) just raised its full-year earnings outlook and increased both interim and full-year dividends. The company pointed to solid demand, cost-cutting, and easing U.S. tariffs as key drivers behind these moves. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Electric Industries. The upbeat guidance and sharp increase in dividends have clearly caught investors’ attention. Sumitomo Electric Industries’ share price has soared over 120% year-to-date, reflecting renewed...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by fluctuating consumer sentiment, record-high layoffs, and contrasting performances across sectors, small-cap stocks are facing unique challenges and opportunities. With the S&P 600 for small-cap stocks reflecting broader market sentiment and economic indicators highlighting both potential growth areas and risks, investors are increasingly seeking out undiscovered gems that can weather current uncertainties. Identifying promising small...

Kyushu Financial Group (TSE:7180) has sparked renewed interest by executing a large share repurchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, in addition to raising its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Both moves reflect a proactive approach to shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Kyushu Financial Group. Kyushu Financial Group's sizable share repurchase and improved earnings outlook have certainly caught the market's attention, and that is apparent in the stock’s...