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Nippon Steel Corporation reported a substantial net loss of ¥113.38 billion for the half year ended September 30, 2025, and revised its full-year profit forecast, highlighting ongoing market uncertainty and anticipated reorganization losses. The company also confirmed that its planned joint venture with Nakayama Steel Works is progressing, with final contract details pending, but expects minimal immediate financial impact this fiscal year. We'll explore how continued losses and the lowered...

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201), working with PG&E and Fermata Energy, has completed a groundbreaking demonstration project that connects Nissan LEAF vehicles to a microgrid using advanced vehicle-to-grid technology. This milestone brings real-time energy support and greater grid resilience into clearer focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. While Nissan’s collaboration on advanced vehicle-to-grid technology has spotlighted its commitment to innovative energy solutions, the...

On November 4, 2025, Yamaha Corporation announced a share repurchase program to buy back 20,000,000 shares, or 4.41% of its share capital, for ¥15,000 million, and also raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of a buyback aimed at enhancing shareholder returns, together with a stronger profit outlook, highlights Yamaha’s emphasis on capital efficiency and future profitability. We'll explore how Yamaha's substantial buyback...

MODEC, Inc. recently announced an upward revision to its full-year 2025 earnings and dividend forecast, projecting a dividend of ¥80.00 per share and raising profit guidance to US$350 million following strong nine-month financial results. This adjustment reflects steady progress in engineering and construction projects as well as improved operational performance from MODEC’s existing floating production systems in the offshore oil and gas sector. We’ll explore how MODEC’s raised earnings and...

Japan Post Insurance (TSE:7181) has announced a major share buyback program that allows for the repurchase of up to 20 million shares, or about 5% of its share capital. This move is designed to boost capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns. It signals a proactive step by management that usually captures the interest of investors. See our latest analysis for Japan Post Insurance. With momentum clearly building, Japan Post Insurance has seen its share price surge 41.6% so far in...

Iwatani Corporation recently announced an interim dividend of ¥23.50 per share for shareholders as of September 30, 2025, marking a new step in its dividend policy for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company's ability to introduce interim dividends and maintain a stable financial outlook despite mixed profitability results highlights management's focus on balancing growth investment with shareholder returns. We'll examine how Iwatani's introduction of its first interim dividend for...

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...