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Leadership transition and why it matters for shareholders Japan Securities Finance (TSE:8511) is set for a leadership reshuffle, with Morikuni Shimoyamada becoming Representative Executive Officer and CEO and Yutaka Okada stepping in as Co-CEO from April 2026. The appointments follow a board process tied to the 8th Mid-Term Management Plan, which is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2026, and are part of the firm’s existing approach to succession planning for top roles. At the same time, current...

SEIKOH GIKEN Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6834 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by steady interest rates and fluctuating consumer confidence, investors are increasingly turning their attention to Asia, where economic resilience presents unique opportunities. In this context, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies and long-term growth prospects.

As global markets navigate a period of mixed economic signals, with China’s stock markets showing minimal change and Japan experiencing declines amid political uncertainty, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks in Asia as a potential source of stable returns. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and demonstrate resilience to market fluctuations can be an effective strategy for building a balanced portfolio.

Yamato Holdings (TSE:9064) has just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥531.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥94.97, capping a year in which trailing twelve month EPS reached ¥106.84 and net income excluding extra items came in at ¥34.25 billion. Over the past several quarters, the company has seen revenue range from ¥418.2 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥531.9 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has moved between a loss of ¥17.01 in Q1 2026 and ¥117.62 in Q3 2025. This comes against a...

What recent returns say about OSG (TSE:6136) Recent price moves in OSG (TSE:6136) have caught investor attention, with the share price showing positive returns over the past month, the past 3 months, and over the past year. See our latest analysis for OSG. With the share price at ¥2,611.5 and a 30-day share price return of 14.24% alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 63.70%, recent gains suggest momentum has been building rather than fading. If OSG’s recent move has you looking...

Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, showing lower sales, revenue, net income and basic earnings per share compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Kansai Electric Power Company. The latest earnings update comes after a period where the stock has shown mixed short term moves but stronger longer term progress, with a 90 day share price return of 3.92% and a 1 year total shareholder...

In January 2026, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. slightly raised its full-year 2026 net sales and earnings per share guidance while keeping operating profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent unchanged, and reported third-quarter 2025 sales of ¥330,110 million with net income of ¥16,108 million. The nine-month results showed sales holding broadly steady at ¥959,907 million year on year, but profit and earnings per share were materially lower than the prior period, highlighting...

In late January and early February 2026, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca reported that the U.S. FDA accepted and granted Priority Review to their supplemental Biologics License Application for DATROWAY in unresectable or metastatic triple negative breast cancer, based on phase 3 data showing a clinically meaningful overall survival benefit versus chemotherapy. This Priority Review, supported by robust response rates and participation in the FDA’s Project Orbis program, highlights how DATROWAY...

Kagome (TSE:2811) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥77.96b and basic EPS of ¥45.34, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥161.42 and revenue of ¥294.26b as earnings growth cooled relative to the prior year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥80.49b in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥77.96b in Q4 FY 2025, while basic EPS shifted from ¥20.29 to ¥45.34 over the same period, setting the backdrop for a trailing net margin that now sits at 5% compared with 8.2% a year...

Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) opened Q3 2026 with revenue of ¥139,900 million, basic EPS of ¥61.42 and net income of ¥28,860 million, setting a clear marker for how its profitability is holding up. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥134,223 million in Q3 2025 to ¥112,309 million in Q4 2025, then to ¥127,536 million in Q1 2026, ¥129,600 million in Q2 2026 and now ¥139,900 million in Q3 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from ¥31.83 to a loss of ¥13.93, then to ¥37.62,...

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) has moved back into focus after raising its full year guidance, citing stronger than expected fourth quarter revenue from its Bitcoin Income Generation business as the key driver. See our latest analysis for Metaplanet. The raised guidance follows a busy January, including plans for a sizeable ¥12.24b follow on equity offer with attached warrants, preferred dividends, and fresh investor outreach around its Bitcoin Treasury and income businesses. Despite this,...

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Wise HoldingsLtd (TSE:5955) has posted Q3 2026 figures that put the focus squarely on its recent earnings pickup, with quarterly revenue of ¥3.2b and basic EPS of ¥0.80, while trailing twelve month earnings grew 30.6% and net profit margin on that basis stood at 2.8%. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.0b in Q2 2025 to ¥3.2b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥0.44 to ¥0.80 and trailing twelve month EPS moved from ¥1.69 to ¥2.61. This sets up...

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It's been a soft week for Link-U Group Inc. ( TSE:4446 ) shares, which are down 11%. But that doesn't change the fact...

Chubu Electric Power Company (TSE:9502) has reported a mixed set of Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥818.5 billion, basic EPS of ¥47.90 and net income excluding extra items of ¥36,185 million, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥314.45 and net income of ¥237,508 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥800.3 billion and ¥1.0 trillion since Q2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥26.69 to ¥112.98 over the same period. This gives investors a wide band of earnings...

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Sumco's (TSE:3436) stock is up by a considerable 14% over the past month. However, we wonder if the company's...