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Yamaha Corporation reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥341,014,000,000 versus ¥350,690,000,000 a year earlier, while net income rose to ¥20,189,000,000 from ¥14,288,000,000. Despite the sales dip, the stronger net income and higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations point to meaningful cost or efficiency gains. With these profitability improvements in focus, we will consider what Yamaha’s latest results mean for its investment...

Niterra Co., Ltd. recently reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥526,055 million from ¥485,673 million and net income increasing to ¥83,551 million from ¥74,449 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations also improved, reaching ¥421.1 versus ¥374.72, highlighting stronger profitability on a per-share basis. We will now examine how this improvement in earnings per share shapes Niterra's investment narrative...

Sumitomo (TSE:8053) has outlined a wide ranging set of executive and board changes, including new appointments, promotions, and retirements. The leadership reshuffle affects multiple senior roles, from executive officers to key departmental heads, and is set to take effect in April 2026. The company has released the changes in detail, signaling an organized transition across its top ranks. For you as an investor, the scale and timing of this leadership shift sit against a backdrop of strong...

Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) stock has been reacting to a packed set of updates, including stronger nine month earnings, higher full year guidance, a dividend increase, and an active share repurchase framework that together highlight management’s priorities. See our latest analysis for Asahi Kasei. The latest earnings, higher guidance, dividend lift, and active buyback framework appear to have fed into strong recent momentum. A 30 day share price return of 16.49% and a 1 year total shareholder...

North Pacific BankLtd (TSE:8524) has launched a share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 3,200,000 shares for ¥2,400 million to support shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for North Pacific BankLtd. The buyback news comes after a strong run in the shares, with the latest share price at ¥977.0 and a 90 day share price return of 33.29%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 105.13% and 5 year total shareholder return of about 4x...

Why Sanki Engineering Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar Sanki Engineering (TSE:1961) is in focus after announcing upcoming leadership changes and a board meeting agenda that includes a potential 40% stake acquisition in Malaysian firm ES Matrix Sdn. Bhd. See our latest analysis for Sanki Engineering. The leadership reshuffle and proposed ES Matrix deal come as Sanki Engineering’s ¥7,430 share price sits on strong recent momentum, with an 11.73% 7 day and 23.01% 30 day share price return,...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TSE:9501) is back in focus after reporting a large nine month net loss, issuing full year loss guidance, and detailing a government approved turnaround and restructuring plan. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings. The earnings miss, government approved turnaround plan, expected full year loss and news of a potential share repurchase have all arrived alongside a sharp short term pullback. The 30 day share price return is...

Daisue Construction (TSE:1814) has just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at roughly ¥27.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥134.75, backed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥366.38. The company has seen revenue move from about ¥21.2 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥27.6 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥36.20 to ¥134.75 over the same span, setting the context for earnings that sit alongside trailing twelve month net income of ¥3.8 billion. For investors, a key point of focus...

Nissui (TSE:1332) has put out a steady Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at ¥236.8b and basic EPS of ¥26.54, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥912.5b and EPS at ¥91.68. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥222.7b in Q4 2025 to ¥236.8b in Q3 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥18.67 to ¥26.54 over the same period, and trailing net income reaching ¥28.1b. Overall, profitability appears supported by gradually firmer margins, which is what many investors will be watching...

EXEO Group (TSE:1951) reported another solid quarter in Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥199.7b and basic EPS of ¥45.25 as the company continues to convert a larger top line into earnings. The company’s revenue increased from ¥148.1b in Q2 2025 to ¥165.8b in Q3 2025 and then to ¥199.7b in Q3 2026. Over the same periods, quarterly EPS moved from ¥15.78 to ¥24.92 and now ¥45.25. With trailing twelve month net margin at 4.6% versus 3.2% in the prior year and earnings up 69.9%, this set of results...

Brother Industries (TSE:6448) has put solid numbers on the board for Q3 2026, with quarterly revenue sitting at ¥224.7 billion and basic EPS at ¥65.40, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥878.8 billion and EPS of ¥202.66. The company has seen revenue move between ¥212.5 billion and ¥231.5 billion per quarter since early 2025, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥17.10 to ¥87.07 over the same stretch. This feeds into the reported 45.1% earnings growth and a higher net profit margin of...

Techno Smart (TSE:6246) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting quarterly revenue of ¥3,591 million and basic EPS of ¥30.15, against a backdrop where trailing 12 month revenue is ¥23,619 million and EPS is ¥235.15. Over recent quarters the company’s revenue has moved from ¥7,481 million in Q4 2025 to ¥6,653 million in Q1 2026, then ¥5,894 million in Q2 2026 and ¥3,591 million in Q3 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from ¥72.35 to ¥83.46, then ¥49.07 and ¥30.15. This sets up a...

Kimura Chemical Plants (TSE:6378) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥6.6b and basic EPS at ¥21.76, alongside net income of ¥427m that keeps the quarter grounded in solid profitability terms. The company has seen revenue range from ¥5.7b in Q2 2025 to ¥7.6b in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥6.92 and ¥39.89 over the same period, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom line have tracked through recent reporting cycles. With a trailing net profit...

Tsutsumi Jewelry (TSE:7937) closed out Q3 2026 with revenue of ¥11.5b and basic EPS of ¥91.25, alongside net income of ¥1,426m. Its trailing twelve month figures stood at revenue of ¥31.8b and EPS of ¥168.24. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥6.1b and EPS of ¥19.65 in Q1 2026 to ¥7.5b and EPS of ¥29.50 in Q2 2026, before reaching the current Q3 levels, with trailing twelve month net income at ¥2,629m. With net profit margins running at 8.3% over the last year and...

Denka (TSE:4061) has put out a mixed Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥94.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥18.94, set against a trailing twelve month picture that shows revenue of ¥389.4 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥108.39. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move between ¥94.1 billion and ¥102.6 billion, while quarterly EPS has swung from a loss of ¥172.64 to a gain of ¥58.03 before landing at ¥18.94 this quarter. This leaves investors focused on how sustainably margins are...

Nihon DenkeiLtd (TSE:9908) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥34.5b and basic EPS of ¥118.54, with the latest trailing twelve month figures showing revenue of ¥131.2b and EPS of ¥291.40 alongside earnings growth of 21.8% over the last year. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥26.5b in Q2 2025 to ¥28.4b in Q3 2025, then to ¥24.3b in Q1 2026, ¥28.0b in Q2 2026 and ¥34.5b in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from ¥32.02 to ¥118.54 across the same stretch, setting up...

Ricoh Leasing Company (TSE:8566) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥83.4b and basic EPS of ¥125.38, giving investors another data point on how its earnings engine is holding up. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved between ¥76.3b in Q3 2025 and ¥88.5b in Q2 2026, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥89.90 to ¥154.07. This points to a business where both the top line and per share earnings can shift meaningfully from one period to the next. Taken together with...

Latest Quarter Puts Nippon Hume's Margins Under the Microscope Nippon Hume (TSE:5262) turned in a solid top line for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥10.8 billion and net income of ¥868 million. This sets the stage for a closer look at how much profit is actually sticking to the bottom line. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥9.7 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥8.7 billion in Q2 2026 and now ¥10.8 billion. Basic EPS for the latest quarter has not been disclosed alongside those figures, leaving...

San ju San Financial Group Inc (TSE:7322) has put up a solid Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥22,986 million and basic EPS of ¥152.74, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥79,022 million and EPS of ¥449.77 alongside earnings growth of 55.5% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥18,091 million in Q3 2025 to ¥22,986 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS rose from ¥65.74 to ¥152.74. This has set up a story where higher earnings are now flowing through a trailing net...

Tsumura (TSE:4540) Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot Tsumura (TSE:4540) has posted another solid set of numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥55.3b and basic EPS of ¥143.12, putting fresh detail behind the current share price of ¥4,196. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥45.4b in Q2 2025 to ¥47.7b in Q3 2025, then to ¥55.3b in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from ¥83.26 to ¥119.37 in 2025 and now ¥143.12 in the latest quarter, giving you a sense of the current earnings run rate. With...

RENOVA (TSE:9519) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥23,407 million and basic EPS of ¥3.54, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥80.10 on revenue of ¥85,392 million and net income of ¥7,242 million. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥14,995 million in Q3 2025 to ¥21,376 million in Q4 2025, ¥21,415 million in Q1 2026, ¥19,194 million in Q2 2026 and now ¥23,407 million in Q3 2026. Quarterly EPS has shifted from a loss of ¥8.66 in Q3 2025 to ¥39.80, ¥9.53, ¥27.22...

Techno Ryowa (TSE:1965) has put out a busy Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at about ¥26.3 billion, basic EPS of ¥173.10 and trailing twelve month EPS of ¥550.75, framing the latest quarter for anyone tracking the story through earnings season. The company has seen revenue move from roughly ¥22.0 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥26.3 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥105.37 to ¥173.10. This sets the stage for investors to weigh these results against an earnings profile that now...

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥73,767 million and basic EPS of ¥59.99, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥281.98 billion and EPS at ¥229.26. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue range from ¥69,905 million in Q2 2025 to ¥73,767 million in Q3 2026 and basic EPS move between ¥34.97 and ¥69.91, giving investors a clear run rate for both top line and per share earnings. With net margins sitting in the high single digits...

Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has reported fresh numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥88,515 million and basic EPS of ¥56.67 as net income excluding extra items came in at ¥7,086 million. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥86,868 million in Q3 2025 to ¥88,714 million in Q4 2025, ¥84,810 million in Q1 2026, ¥92,814 million in Q2 2026, and now ¥88,515 million in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥46.81 in Q4 2025 to a profit of ¥56.67 in the latest quarter. With net income...