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Q3 2026 results set up a complex picture for Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has put up a mixed Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥267,954 million and basic EPS of ¥10.78, while the company remains loss making on a trailing twelve month basis. The business has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥296,042 million in Q4 2025 to ¥251,204 million in Q1 2026, ¥261,956 million in Q2, and now ¥267,954 million in Q3. EPS has moved from a loss of ¥114.52 in Q4 2025 to ¥8.70, ¥20.17 and...

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥715.3b and basic EPS of ¥3.54, as the market weighs these numbers against a share price of ¥435.7. The company has seen revenue move from ¥681.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥715.3b this quarter, while quarterly EPS has swung between a loss of ¥3.37 in Q3 2025 and ¥3.54 in Q3 2026. This sets up a story where modest top line progress sits alongside tight margins and a mixed earnings profile. See our full analysis for Mitsubishi...

NTT (TSE:9432) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥3.6 trillion and basic EPS of ¥4.03, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥14.1 trillion and EPS at ¥13.02. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥3.5 trillion in Q2 2026 and ¥3.3 trillion in Q1 2026, alongside EPS of ¥4.06 and ¥3.14 respectively. This sets up a picture where investors are weighing modest top line progress against shifts in profitability. With trailing net income of ¥1.1 trillion reflecting a 7.5%...

Ricoh Company: Recent Performance Snapshot Ricoh Company (TSE:7752) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up over the past week, month, and past 3 months, putting its recent performance into focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Company. That sharp 4.86% 1 day and 10.13% 7 day share price return comes against a year to date share price return of 8.85%. The 1 year total shareholder return is a 10.73% loss and the 5 year total shareholder...

Nikon (TSE:7731) Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Nikon (TSE:7731) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥171.0b and a basic EPS loss of ¥281.23, putting a sharp quarterly loss in focus for shareholders. The company has seen revenue move from ¥168.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥202.6b in Q4 2025 and then track in a ¥154.8b to ¥171.0b range through 2026 so far. Quarterly EPS has swung from a profit of ¥9.58 in Q3 2025 to a loss of ¥12.50 in Q2 2026 and now a much deeper loss in Q3 2026, framing a...

OMRON (TSE:6645) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥220.8b and basic EPS of ¥26.91. Trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥119.03 on revenue of ¥836.3b. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥190.0b in Q2 2025 to ¥222.1b in Q4 2025. During the same period, basic EPS has moved between ¥26.91 and ¥53.33, and trailing net income has increased from ¥7.4b in Q3 2025 to ¥23.4b in Q3 2026. With trailing net profit margin now higher than last year and a large one off loss...

Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847) just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥4,605.8 million and net income of ¥466.5 million, working out to basic EPS of ¥17.82. The company reported revenue of ¥3,997.7 million in Q2 2025 and ¥4,605.8 million in Q2 2026, while EPS moved from ¥15.37 to ¥17.82 over the same period. Trailing net margin at 8.2% versus 9.6% a year earlier keeps profitability in clear focus for investors watching how earnings quality is holding up. See our full analysis for...

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) is back in focus after longtime 7-Eleven leader Joseph DePinto announced his retirement, just as the group prepares for a planned IPO of its North American business. See our latest analysis for Seven & i Holdings. The leadership transition around 7 Eleven and the planned North American IPO comes after a 16.11% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is slightly negative. This suggests that shorter term momentum has picked up even as...

The board of Yamazen Corporation ( TSE:8051 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥32.00 per share on the 15th...

The board of Hakuto Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7433 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥100.00 per share on the 4th of...

The board of Shikibo Ltd. ( TSE:3109 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 30th of June, with investors...

Kanematsu (TSE:8020) is participating in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's eVTOL aircraft demonstration project. The company is involved in installing and operating vertiport infrastructure for Tokyo's first eVTOL demonstration flights. The project is being carried out in collaboration with SkyDrive and Mitsubishi Estate. Kanematsu, trading at ¥2,073.5, is taking a direct role in urban air mobility through this vertiport initiative. For investors, the move comes after very large 3 year...

Shikoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9507) has put a new share buyback in motion, approving the repurchase of 2,000,000 shares for ¥3,500 million to address a corporate shareholder’s sale and improve capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Shikoku Electric Power Company. The buyback announcement and recent earnings release have arrived alongside solid price momentum, with a 13.92% 90 day share price return and a 43.92% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting interest in Shikoku...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.1x GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. ( TSE:3769 ) may be sending very bearish...

Event driven setup: GO Inc. listing plan and dividend discussion DeNA (TSE:2432) is in focus after its affiliate GO Inc. applied to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, while the board also meets to review dividend policy and a potential dividend increase. See our latest analysis for DeNA. DeNA’s recent 1-day share price return of 2.73% and 7-day share price return of 3.95% suggest momentum has picked up around the GO Inc. listing plan and the board’s dividend discussion. This is even though the...

What recent performance signals for THK (TSE:6481) THK (TSE:6481) has drawn fresh attention after a solid run over the past month, with the share price closing at ¥4,904 and supported by double digit returns across the past 3 months and year. See our latest analysis for THK. The recent 21.2% year to date share price return and 20.6% 1 month share price return, alongside a 38.1% 1 year total shareholder return, indicate building momentum that investors may see as reflecting changing growth...

In January 2026, Takeda Pharmaceutical reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥3.41 trillion and slightly higher net income of ¥216.08 billion versus the prior year, while also raising its full‑year 2025 revenue, profit and EPS guidance. The company additionally signalled confidence by guiding to a higher full‑year dividend of ¥100 per share, up from ¥98 a year earlier, alongside the upgraded outlook. We’ll now examine how Takeda’s raised full‑year guidance,...

Subaru (TSE:7270) reports record January sales for its Forester model. The Forester is now fully produced at Subaru’s Indiana plant. Overall vehicle sales for the month were affected by severe winter storms. Retailers continued operating through major weather disruptions. For you as an investor, this combination of record Forester sales and softer overall volumes highlights how model mix and production footprint can matter as much as headline unit totals. Subaru, best known for all wheel...

As global markets navigate a complex economic landscape, small- and mid-cap stocks have faced challenges, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 reflecting recent declines. In Asia, where technology innovation continues to drive growth despite broader market uncertainties, identifying high-growth tech companies involves evaluating their resilience to economic shifts and potential for sustainable expansion in dynamic sectors.

In recent weeks, the Asian markets have shown mixed performance, with China's CSI 300 Index remaining relatively stable and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index experiencing notable gains. As investors navigate these fluctuating conditions, identifying undervalued stocks can present opportunities for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of steady interest rates and fluctuating consumer confidence, small-cap stocks in Asia present intriguing opportunities amidst broader market shifts. In this context, identifying promising stocks requires a keen eye for companies with robust fundamentals and the potential to thrive despite economic uncertainties.

As global markets navigate a landscape of steady interest rates and mixed economic signals, Asian indices have shown resilience, with some regions experiencing modest growth despite broader geopolitical uncertainties. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia can offer investors a potential source of steady income, particularly as they seek stability amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Key Insights The considerable ownership by public companies in Fuji Oil indicates that they collectively have a greater...

Nippon Sanso Holdings (TSE:4091) reported steady Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥346,890 million and basic EPS of ¥82.51, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of about ¥1.3 trillion and basic EPS of ¥264.38. The company’s revenue increased from ¥328,218 million in Q3 2025 to ¥346,890 million in Q3 2026, and quarterly EPS moved from ¥65.35 to ¥82.51. This gives investors a basis to weigh those trends against an 8.6% net profit margin over the past year, which is slightly above the...