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Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, including a 2.1% decline over the past day and a 15.4% drop over the past month. See our latest analysis for Nomura Holdings. The recent 15.4% 30-day share price decline, together with a year to date share price return of negative 10%, contrasts with a 33.0% 1-year total shareholder return. This suggests that longer term holders have still seen strong gains, while near term momentum has softened. If this...

WA (TSE:7683) has capped FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥6.5b and Basic EPS of ¥9.38, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥23.3b and EPS of ¥36.06 that sit against a net profit margin of 2.9% versus 4.4% a year earlier. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥4.8b to ¥7.0b per quarter, while quarterly Basic EPS has moved between ¥0.21 and ¥25.16, giving investors a broad view of how earnings track against the top line. With five year earnings growth and more...

Samty Residential Investment (TSE:3459) has reported its FY 2026 results with second half revenue of ¥7.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥3,832.42, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥13.3 billion and EPS of ¥6,413.88 alongside earnings growth of 18.9% year over year. Over the past few reporting periods, revenue has moved from ¥6.4 billion in the second half of FY 2025 to ¥6.2 billion in the first half of FY 2026 and then ¥7.1 billion in the latest half, with basic EPS ranging from...

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥141,598 million while net income fell to ¥5,910 million versus a year earlier. The combination of higher revenue but sharply lower earnings per share highlights pressure on profitability despite continued top-line expansion. Next, we’ll examine how this contrast between rising sales and weaker earnings shapes Kobe Bussan’s investment narrative over the coming days. Capitalize on the AI infrastructure...

TOMY Company (TSE:7867) has announced a wide reorganization and executive reshuffle effective April 1, 2026, in order to align its matrix structure with the Medium to Long Term Management Strategy 2030 for global expansion. See our latest analysis for TOMY Company. Despite the upcoming reorganization, TOMY Company's share price has been relatively steady in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 1.56%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return shows a decline of 20.93%, which...

Japan Logistics Fund (TSE:8967) has just posted its FY 2026 numbers, with second half revenue of ¥11.9b and basic EPS of ¥2,332.71, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥23.6b and EPS of ¥4,546.61, setting the stage for a results season that puts income resilience in focus. The trust has seen revenue move from ¥10.7b and EPS of ¥5,829.75 in the second half of FY 2025 to ¥11.9b and EPS of ¥2,332.71 in the second half of FY 2026. Over the same period, trailing 12 month revenue has...

Earlier this month, Daido Steel held an ESG briefing, updating investors on its environmental, social, and governance priorities and related initiatives. The focus on ESG offers insight into how Daido Steel is positioning sustainability within its broader corporate roadmap and stakeholder communication. We will now examine how this renewed emphasis on ESG priorities shapes Daido Steel's investment narrative and longer-term positioning. This technology could replace computers: discover 24...

TOKYO BASELtd (TSE:3415) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥7.8b and basic EPS of ¥14.20, setting the tone for how you might read the latest earnings print. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥6.7b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥7.8b in FY 2026 Q4, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥11.28 to ¥14.20. This gives you a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked into this result. With last twelve month net margin at 5.1% against 3.8% a...

Mori Hills REIT Investment (TSE:3234) has reported its FY 2026 results with second half revenue of ¥11.4b and basic EPS of ¥3,246.68, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥22.4b and EPS at ¥6,449.14. Over the past year, revenue has moved from ¥22.1b in the trailing period to February 2025 to ¥22.4b in the latest trailing period, with trailing EPS shifting from ¥6,526.46 to ¥6,449.14. For investors, the key context is a still solid net profit margin that has eased slightly, setting up a...

Fukuoka Financial Group has announced broad changes to its board and officer lineup across the holding company and core banks from April 2026, with additional director retirements and new audit committee appointments to be finalized at the June 2026 shareholders’ meeting. This governance refresh highlights a renewed emphasis on board oversight and risk management that could reshape how the group is supervised and run. We will now examine how this governance overhaul, particularly the planned...

Kaneka (TSE:4118) is back on investor radars after recent share price moves, with short term returns mixed over the past week and month but positive over the past 3 months and year to date. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. That recent 1 day share price decline of 4.48% and softer 1 month share price return sit against a stronger backdrop, with a 9.56% 3 month share price return and 27.72% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has been building over time. If Kaneka’s move has...

Q1 2026 earnings snapshot Good Com Asset (TSE:3475) opened FY 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥4.7 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥12.42, setting a softer tone against the recent run of profitable quarters. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥4.7 billion and ¥29.7 billion, while basic EPS has swung from a loss of ¥18.32 to a profit of ¥59.07, which underscores how sensitive earnings have been to shifts in performance. For investors, the latest quarter points to...

ESCON JAPAN REIT Investment (TSE:2971) has just released its FY 2026 results, reporting second half revenue of ¥3,032 million and basic EPS of ¥3,612.75. This provides an opportunity to take a closer look at how its income profile is holding up. Over recent periods the REIT has reported revenue of ¥2,794.24 million in 2H FY 2025, ¥3,124.88 million in 1H FY 2026, and ¥3,032 million in 2H FY 2026, while trailing twelve month EPS is ¥7,499.03. This gives investors a clearer view of how margins...

Access (TSE:4813) has wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥5.2 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥15.67, while trailing 12 month figures sit at ¥19.2 billion of revenue and a basic EPS loss of ¥90.51. Over the last few quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥3.8 billion to ¥5.2 billion per quarter, with basic EPS losses stretching from ¥2.48 to ¥38.48. This sets the scene for investors to focus less on top line stability and more on how margins and loss levels shape the investment case from...

Healthcare & Medical Investment (TSE:3455) has wrapped up FY 2026 with second half revenue of ¥2,634 million and basic EPS of ¥2,940.19, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥5,181 million and EPS of ¥5,769.12 that frame the latest results in a wider context. The company has seen revenue move from ¥2,522.80 million in the second half of FY 2025 to ¥2,547 million and then ¥2,634 million across the FY 2026 halves. Half year EPS has shifted from ¥2,850.08 to ¥2,828.93 and ¥2,940.19,...

Why a brokerage downgrade has put Sony Group (TSE:6758) back in focus A major brokerage downgrade has pushed Sony Group (TSE:6758) into the spotlight, as higher memory costs linked to AI driven demand raise fresh questions about the earnings resilience of its PlayStation and image sensor operations. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The brokerage downgrade comes after a weak patch for the shares, with a 1 month share price return of 8.92% and a year to date share price return of 19.44%...

Nintendo (TSE:7974) is back in focus after a packed week of announcements, including WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3, MLB The Show 26 for Nintendo Switch 2, and expanded Super Mario Galaxy Movie promotions. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. Despite the packed slate of new games and movie tie ins, Nintendo’s recent share price performance has been mixed, with a 16.69% 1 month share price return but a 7.43% decline year to date, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 107.74%...

In March 2026, Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. announced a ¥25,000,000,000 subordinated, unsecured fixed-to-floating rate corporate bond due March 25, 2061, with a variable coupon. This long-dated subordinated issuance signals an effort to fine-tune Tokai Carbon’s capital structure and funding flexibility over multiple decades. Next, we will examine how this ¥25,000,000,000 subordinated bond offering shapes Tokai Carbon’s investment narrative and balance-sheet risk profile. Find 22 companies with...

DENSO (TSE:6902) has drawn attention after recent trading left the shares around ¥1,965, with returns over the month and past 3 months in negative territory. This has put the focus on earnings quality and valuation. See our latest analysis for DENSO. Despite a recent 11.23% 1 month share price decline and a softer 90 day share price return of 7.59%, DENSO’s 3 year total shareholder return of 19.65% and 5 year total shareholder return of 24.96% point to steadier long term momentum. If DENSO’s...

What Mizuho Financial Group’s recent performance means for investors Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411) has drawn fresh attention after its share price moved roughly 3.1% higher over the past day, contrasting with a decline of about 13.1% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Mizuho Financial Group. The recent 3.1% one-day share price gain to ¥6,320 comes after a 13.1% 30-day share price decline. However, the 1-year total shareholder return of 50.4% and very large 5-year total...

Earlier in 2026, Toa Corporation released a three-year medium-term management plan for fiscal 2026–2028, outlining ¥50,000,000,000 of investment to expand its core civil engineering operations, enter areas such as defense, carbon capture and offshore wind, and commit to a payout ratio of at least 40% with flexible share buybacks. Shortly afterward, the company corrected inaccurate non-financial sustainability KPIs in the plan, highlighting a sharpened focus on transparent ESG reporting for...

Shimizu (TSE:1803) has drawn fresh attention after filing a follow on equity offering of 14,137,200 ordinary shares, together with board approved retirements of several senior executives and outside directors. See our latest analysis for Shimizu. At a share price of ¥3,092.0, Shimizu has recorded a 17.25% 90 day share price return and a very large 3 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been strong even with a softer 30 day move. If this kind of construction and...

Share buyback completion and what it means for North Pacific BankLtd (TSE:8524) North Pacific BankLtd (TSE:8524) has completed its previously announced share repurchase, buying 2,378,000 shares (0.63% of outstanding stock) for ¥2,399.98 million between January 29 and March 10, 2026. See our latest analysis for North Pacific BankLtd. The completion of the buyback comes after a 15.48% 90 day share price return and an 87.42% one year total shareholder return. The current ¥955.0 share price...

Fujikura recently approved a policy to invest up to ¥300.00 billion to roughly triple optical fiber and SWR®/WTC® cable capacity in Japan and the US, supporting AI data center infrastructure under a Japan–US memorandum and a framework agreement with the US Department of Commerce. Alongside this capacity build-out, Fujikura’s role in US Conec’s expanded-beam MMC VSFF platform signals a deeper integration into the high-density optical connectivity ecosystem underpinning AI networks. We’ll now...