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TSE:4902
TSE:4902Tech

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) Posts Third Straight Quarterly Profit Challenging Persistent Bearish Narratives

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...
TSE:7211
TSE:7211Auto

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) Q3 EPS Return To Profit Tests Bullish Growth Narratives

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...
TSE:9432
TSE:9432Telecom

NTT (TSE:9432) Margin Drift To 7.5% Revives Concerns Around Cash Flow Narratives

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%...
TSE:7752
TSE:7752Tech

Ricoh Company (TSE:7752) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Momentum

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...
TSE:7731
TSE:7731Consumer Durables

Nikon (TSE:7731) Quarterly ¥92.6b Loss Tests Bullish Earnings Recovery Narrative

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...
TSE:6645
TSE:6645Electronic

Omron (TSE:6645) One Off Loss Clouds 214.9% EPS Growth Narrative

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...
TSE:4847
TSE:4847Software

Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Narratives

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...
TSE:3382
TSE:3382Consumer Retailing

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) Valuation Check As 7‑Eleven Leadership Shifts And North American IPO Nears

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...
TSE:8020
TSE:8020Trade Distributors

Kanematsu’s Tokyo eVTOL Role And What It Might Mean For Valuation

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...
TSE:9507
TSE:9507Electric Utilities

Assessing Shikoku Electric Power (TSE:9507) Valuation After New Share Buyback Approval

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...
TSE:2432
TSE:2432Entertainment

Assessing DeNA (TSE:2432) Valuation As GO Inc. Listing Plan And Dividend Review Take Shape

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...
TSE:6481
TSE:6481Machinery

Assessing THK (TSE:6481) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

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...
TSE:4502
TSE:4502Pharmaceuticals

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) Is Up 8.5% After Raising FY2025 Guidance And Dividend Outlook – Has The Bull Case Changed?

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,...
TSE:7270
TSE:7270Auto

Subaru Forester Record Sales Test Valuation Premium And Retailer Resilience

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...
TSE:2326
TSE:2326Software

High Growth Tech in Asia Featuring Guangdong Naruida Technology and Two More Stocks

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.
TSE:6498
TSE:6498Machinery

Undiscovered Gems In Asia To Explore This February 2026

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.
TSE:6859
TSE:6859Electronic

Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider Now

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.
TSE:4091
TSE:4091Chemicals

Nippon Sanso Holdings Q3 EPS Acceleration Tests Premium P/E Narrative

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...