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Trend Micro (TSE:4704) has drawn fresh attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past month, past 3 months, year to date, and past year. See our latest analysis for Trend Micro. The recent 90-day share price return of a 23.85% decline and 1-year total shareholder return of a 45.97% decline suggest momentum has been fading, even though the 5-year total shareholder return of 18.99% remains positive. If you want to see how other...

GA technologies (TSE:3491) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥58.6b and a basic EPS loss of ¥11.38, setting a mixed tone after a profitable Q4 2025. Over recent quarters the company reported revenue of ¥48.3b in Q1 2025 and ¥79.4b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS moved from ¥12.51 to ¥21.32 before this latest quarterly loss, so you are looking at a business with higher reported sales over that period but uneven earnings. With trailing 12 month EPS at ¥72.56 and a 1.1% net margin, the focus is now on...

AB&CompanyLtd (TSE:9251) posts Q1 2026 results AB&CompanyLtd (TSE:9251) opened its new fiscal year with Q1 2026 revenue of ¥5,227 million and basic EPS of ¥20.15, supported by quarterly net income of ¥287 million, setting a clear benchmark for how the rest of the year might shape up. The company reported revenue of ¥4,535 million in Q1 2025 and ¥5,227 million in Q1 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥14.97 to ¥20.15 over the same period, giving a clean read on how the top and bottom lines are...

Visional (TSE:4194) has posted Q2 2026 revenue of ¥23.3b and basic EPS of ¥97.56, with its trailing twelve month EPS at ¥444.64 and revenue at ¥89.8b, setting a clear earnings bar for investors following the name this quarter. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥71.6b and EPS of ¥336.95 in the trailing twelve months to Q2 2025 to ¥89.8b and EPS of ¥444.64 in the latest trailing window, giving you a cleaner read on how the top line and EPS have tracked into the current...

Latest FY 2026 results snapshot Advance Residence Investment (TSE:3269) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with total revenue of ¥20.7b and basic EPS of ¥3,232 in the second half, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥41.2b and EPS of ¥6,435. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥18.4b in the second half of FY 2025 to ¥20.7b in the second half of FY 2026, while trailing EPS has shifted from ¥5,285 to ¥6,435. This sets the context for a year where net profit margins...

Capcom (TSE:9697) is back in focus after Resident Evil Requiem sales surpassed 6 million units, reaching this milestone faster than any prior series entry and coinciding with extensive 30th anniversary content and collaboration plans. See our latest analysis for Capcom. Those game successes and esports events have come alongside a 17.0% 1 month share price return and a softer year to date share price performance of 2.4% decline. Meanwhile, 3 year total shareholder return sits at 62.1%,...

Central Japan Railway (TSE:9022) is in focus after introducing new Kyoto-origin Nozomi services and special late-night Golden Week trains, targeting higher passenger volumes and a potentially richer revenue mix on the Tokaido Shinkansen. See our latest analysis for Central Japan Railway. The new Kyoto and Golden Week services arrive as the share price has eased in recent weeks, with a 1 month share price return showing a decline of 7.25%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 43.21%...

Wayve, Uber and Nissan Motor previously signed a memorandum of understanding to develop robotaxis, aiming to pilot Nissan LEAF vehicles with Wayve’s AI Driver on Uber’s platform in Tokyo by late 2026. This collaboration pairs Nissan’s EV hardware with Wayve’s end-to-end autonomous software and Uber’s ride-hailing network, underscoring Nissan’s push into AI-enabled mobility services. Next, we’ll examine how integrating Wayve’s autonomous driving system into the LEAF influences Nissan’s...

Nichirei Corporation recently held a board meeting where it approved a substantial capital increase for its European sub-subsidiary, Nichirei Holding Holland B.V., to fund new refrigerated warehouses and expand cold-chain logistics operations across Europe. This move underlines Nichirei’s intent to deepen its presence in the European cold-chain market by enhancing high value-added logistics services and long-term operating capabilities. We will now examine how this capital injection into...

Iyogin HoldingsInc (TSE:5830) is increasing its capital contribution to the Iyogin Business Succession and Growth Support Fund II, turning it into a specified subsidiary and tightening group control over this fee-focused vehicle. See our latest analysis for Iyogin HoldingsInc. The latest move to deepen control of the succession and growth fund comes after a very strong longer term total shareholder return, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 71.77% and a 5 year total shareholder return...

Morinaga Milk Industry’s board has approved the cancellation of treasury stock acquired under its buyback program, and is preparing to integrate its wholly owned sales subsidiary through an absorption-type merger targeted for April 2027 to streamline group sales operations. Together, these steps point to a clearer focus on capital efficiency and tighter control over sales execution, which could reshape how investors assess Morinaga Milk’s group structure and governance. We will now examine...

Baycurrent stock performance snapshot Baycurrent (TSE:6532) has drawn attention after a challenging past 3 months, with the share price showing a 32% decline and a 33% drop over the past year, despite positive annual revenue and net income growth. See our latest analysis for Baycurrent. The recent 7 day share price return of a 6.3% decline and 90 day share price return of a 32.2% decline, compared with an 85.6% gain over the 5 year total shareholder return, suggests momentum has faded after a...

TIER IV and Isuzu Motors (TSE:7202) have announced Level 4 autonomous buses for the Isuzu ERGA lineup, using NVIDIA’s DRIVE Hyperion platform, placing advanced AI computing at the center of Isuzu’s commercial vehicle story. See our latest analysis for Isuzu Motors. Isuzu Motors’ latest move into Level 4 autonomous buses comes as the 1 month share price return of 14.13% decline and year to date share price return of 1.95% decline contrast with a 1 year total shareholder return of 26.56%. This...

In March 2026, J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. filed a shelf registration to allow potential issuance of up to ¥50,000,000,000 in corporate bonds, giving the company flexibility to raise debt funding when market conditions suit. This sizable bond shelf highlights management’s focus on securing funding capacity for future projects or refinancing needs, which can influence how investors assess the company’s balance sheet and growth plans. We’ll now explore how this sizeable potential bond...

Share buyback completion and what it means for Sanwa Holdings Sanwa Holdings (TSE:5929) has just wrapped up its share repurchase program, buying 2,515,600 shares, or 1.19% of outstanding stock, for ¥9,999.66 million by March 16, 2026. See our latest analysis for Sanwa Holdings. The buyback comes at a time when Sanwa Holdings' share price return has eased. The 1-day share price return of 1.98% contrasts with a 90-day share price return decline of 6.99% and a 1-year total shareholder return...

Astellas Pharma and the HOVON Foundation reported that the Phase 3 HOVON 156/AMLSG 28-18/PASHA trial of XOSPATA (gilteritinib) in newly diagnosed FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia did not meet its primary endpoint of overall survival at the primary analysis, with overall survival and safety broadly similar to midostaurin-based treatment. Although Astellas expects only a minor impact on financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the outcome underscores how clinical...

Fanuc (TSE:6954) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a partnership with NVIDIA that uses NVIDIA's AI infrastructure so robots can train in digital twins, interpret voice commands, and auto generate Python code. See our latest analysis for Fanuc. Against this backdrop, Fanuc’s 1 year total shareholder return of 40.17% contrasts with a year to date share price return of a 4.31% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 6.41% decline, suggesting momentum has cooled after a strong...

Board decision on new investment units puts Japan Hotel REIT in focus Japan Hotel REIT Investment (TSE:8985) held a board meeting on 3 March 2026 to determine the number of new investment units to be issued, a move that directly relates to funding plans and potential dilution. See our latest analysis for Japan Hotel REIT Investment. At a share price of ¥79,200, Japan Hotel REIT Investment has seen a 1-day share price return of 1.41% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 16.54%. Shorter...

Dai-ichi Life Holdings has completed its share repurchase program announced in May 2025, buying back 79,682,200 shares, or 2.18% of its stock, for ¥99,999.99 million, with the final tranche executed between January 1 and March 9, 2026, and the plan formally closed on March 9. This completed buyback meaningfully reduces the share count and underscores management’s capital return focus at a time of ongoing business transformation. We’ll now examine how the completion of this sizeable share...

AEON REIT Investment (TSE:3292) has drawn attention after reporting weaker results for the latest period but updating guidance to reflect cost savings, lower borrowing costs, and a tilt toward earnings-based distributions. See our latest analysis for AEON REIT Investment. After a soft patch earlier in the year, AEON REIT Investment’s recent news on cost savings and lower borrowing costs has coincided with improving momentum. The 1-year total shareholder return is 15.42%, compared with a...

Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) updated investors on March 13, outlining its FY2027.3 financial plan for the Daigas Group and announcing planned senior executive reshuffles that could reshape responsibilities across core subsidiaries. See our latest analysis for Osaka Gas. The share price has recently eased, with a 1 month share price return of 5.44%, after a 90 day share price return of 17.25%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 87.30% and 5 year total shareholder return of 230.43% highlight strong...

Disruptions to Qatar’s natural gas processing during the Iran war have pushed helium prices sharply higher, exposing global supply vulnerabilities while Iwatani, Japan’s leading helium supplier, reports it has so far kept deliveries stable through US sourcing and stockpiles. The episode highlights how concentrated helium production leaves industrial gas companies like Iwatani highly exposed to geopolitical risk despite contingency measures. Next, we’ll examine how heightened geopolitical...

Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) reported preliminary February 2026 sales, with year-over-year sales at 107.3% and same-store sales at 105.7%, a data point many investors may watch closely. See our latest analysis for Skylark Holdings. The February sales update comes after a mixed few weeks for the share price, with a 1-day share price return of 0.56% but a 1-month share price return decline of 4.72%. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return of 12.30% and 3-year total shareholder...

Takara Holdings (TSE:2531) recently reported nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥291,529 million and net income of ¥10,557 million. This mix of higher sales and lower profits sets the tone for assessing the stock. See our latest analysis for Takara Holdings. The earnings release appears to have cooled sentiment in the short term. A 1-day share price return of 2.38% has not offset the weaker 7-day, 30-day, and year-to-date share price returns. However, the 1-year and...