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Pasona Group (TSE:2168) has posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥74.9 billion and a net loss of ¥1.3 billion, translating to basic EPS of ¥34.08 loss. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band around the mid ¥70 billion level while quarterly EPS has ranged from a ¥0.37 loss in Q2 2026 to a ¥64.57 loss in Q4 2025 and a ¥61.38 loss in Q3 2025, setting a clear backdrop of ongoing but fluctuating losses. For investors, the headline is that top line scale is holding while margins...

NOMURA Holdings (TSE:9716) has reported its FY 2026 fourth quarter revenue at ¥41,463 million and basic EPS at ¥23.42, while trailing twelve month EPS is ¥81.86 on revenue of ¥162,679 million and net income of ¥9,134 million. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥56,022 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥41,463 million in Q4 FY 2026, with basic EPS changing from ¥40.54 to ¥23.42 over the same period. This provides a backdrop for investors to weigh stronger full year earnings alongside how...

note (TSE:5243) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥1,218 million and basic EPS of ¥15.94, while trailing 12 month revenue stood at ¥4.4 billion and basic EPS at ¥42.66 alongside very large year on year earnings growth. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥985.45 million and basic EPS of ¥2.19 in Q1 2025 to ¥1,218 million and basic EPS of ¥15.94 in Q1 2026, set against trailing net profit margins that shifted from 3.1% to 16.5% over the same window. This places the focus squarely on...

DaisekiLtd (TSE:9793) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year results, outlining new guidance and raising its year end dividend, alongside forecasts that point to higher projected payouts in upcoming periods. See our latest analysis for DaisekiLtd. The share price has responded positively to these updates, with a 24.59% year to date share price return and a 22.04% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return stands at 18.36%, suggesting momentum has recently...

Across Ventures recently announced it had entered into an alliance with SBI Holdings to launch Across Ventures Fund I, L.P., a fund-of-funds targeting about US$100 million (around ¥16,000 million) to link U.S. innovation with Japanese enterprises. An interesting aspect of this development is SBI’s role as anchor limited partner, using its domestic corporate network to channel early-stage U.S. startup innovation into Japan. We’ll now examine how SBI’s anchor role in this new U.S.–Japan...

Money Forward, Inc. recently held board meetings to consider introducing a shareholder benefit program and issuing new shares as restricted stock compensation, alongside reporting its Q1 2026 results and hosting an earnings call on April 14, 2026. This combination of governance decisions and earnings disclosure highlights how Money Forward is using both capital allocation tools and investor incentives to shape its shareholder relations approach. Next, we'll examine how the anticipated...

In April 2026, Daiichi Sankyo and Merck reported that the FDA accepted and granted Priority Review to their Biologics License Application for ifinatamab deruxtecan for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy, with an FDA action date set for October 10, 2026. This Priority Review, alongside Breakthrough Therapy Designation and inclusion in programs like Real-Time Oncology Review and Project Orbis, underscores regulatory momentum for...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Advantest (TSE:6857) has drawn fresh investor attention after announcing two Advantest Innovation Centers in Silicon Valley, aimed at closer collaboration with semiconductor partners in high-performance computing, edge AI and other emerging markets. See our latest analysis for Advantest. The share price has reacted strongly around these announcements, with a 1-day share price return of 8.52% and a 7-day move of 21.62%. The 1-year total shareholder return is very large and signals powerful,...

Seiko Epson (TSE:6724) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling the SureColor V4000 UV flatbed printer, an expansion of its V-Series line aimed at direct-to-object production across signage and promotional goods. See our latest analysis for Seiko Epson. The new printer launch comes as Seiko Epson’s share price has shown steady momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 4.68% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 14.66%, suggesting gradually improving sentiment around the stock. If this...

AEON Financial Service (TSE:8570) has put several key issues on the table at once, combining a new medium term management plan discussion with full year earnings, fresh guidance, and reaffirmed dividend levels. See our latest analysis for AEON Financial Service. The latest announcements around earnings, guidance and the FY2026 to FY2030 management plan come after a mixed spell for the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 2.11% but a year to date share price return of 7.98%...

Wondering if Panasonic Holdings at ¥2,917.5 is offering fair value or asking you to pay up for past success? This breakdown is designed to help you frame that question clearly. The stock has recently posted returns of 2.9% over 7 days, 11.8% over 30 days, 40.4% year to date and 95.7% over 1 year, which puts recent price action front and center for anyone thinking about valuation. These moves sit alongside a longer record of 144.7% over 3 years and 141.5% over 5 years, which gives helpful...

Felissimo Corporation's ( TSE:3396 ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over...

SAN-A CO.,LTD.'s ( TSE:2659 ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. We think that...

Last week, you might have seen that Daito Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4577 ) released its quarterly result to the...

On April 6, 2026, LY Corporation’s board met and later confirmed that Chairperson and Representative Director Kentaro Kawabe will retire when his current director term ends at the conclusion of the 31st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 19, 2026. This leadership transition places succession planning and governance quality in the spotlight, potentially reshaping how investors view LY’s execution on its long-term platform and AI integration plans. We’ll now examine...

Astroscale Holdings’ Japanese subsidiary, Astroscale Japan, has entered into a second-year REFLEX-J refueling technology R&D contract worth ¥3,060 million with Japan Science and Technology Agency, while also securing Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Space Strategy Fund backing for electric propellant refueling work expected to support income from the fiscal year ending April 2027. Together, these government-backed projects deepen Astroscale’s role in satellite life-extension and refueling...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Ichibanya Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7630 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We did...

Shareholders of YASKAWA Electric Corporation ( TSE:6506 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up...

On 14 April 2026, JGC Holdings Corporation held a board meeting to review a notice of change in equity-method affiliates through a share transfer and to consider recording extraordinary income. This combination of altering its affiliate structure and recognizing one-off income could reshape how investors interpret JGC’s earnings quality and business mix. Next, we will examine how the planned recording of extraordinary income may alter JGC Holdings’ existing investment narrative and risk...

Shareholders might have noticed that Sansan, Inc. ( TSE:4443 ) filed its third-quarter result this time last week. The...

ORIX JREIT (TSE:8954) has agreed to acquire two newly completed residential properties in Osaka, Baysidepark Osaka South Residences and Baysidepark Osaka North Residences, in a move aimed at improving portfolio quality and supporting stable unitholder value. See our latest analysis for ORIX JREIT. At a share price of ¥101,300, ORIX JREIT has seen a 1 day share price return of 1.30% and a 7 day share price return of 2.63%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 20.70% points to stronger...

Air Water (TSE:4088) has moved to reshape its governance, with the board approving changes to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and addressing disciplinary actions linked to past inappropriate accounting practices. See our latest analysis for Air Water. The latest governance actions come as the share price trades at ¥2,258.5, with a 30 day share price return of 7.42% contrasting with a slightly negative year to date move but a 1 year total shareholder return of 26.92%. If this kind of...