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With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 36.2x The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. ( TSE:5631 ) may be sending very bearish...

Shimano (TSE:7309) just wrapped up its multi-month share buyback and released fresh earnings guidance for 2025, giving investors a timely look at both capital management and expectations for the coming year. Both announcements arrived at nearly the same time. See our latest analysis for Shimano. Shimano’s completion of its sizable buyback and the release of new earnings guidance have helped set the tone for investor sentiment. However, the momentum has been tough to sustain, with the share...

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) is expected to shift into profitability within the next three years, outpacing average market growth expectations. Losses have narrowed at an impressive rate of 46.5% per year over the past five years, and earnings are now projected to accelerate by 57.26% per year. With a solid trajectory toward positive net income and revenues set to grow at 3.3% annually, the stage is set for investors to evaluate the balance between swift profit growth and slightly lagging...

The recent earnings posted by SBI Leasing Services Co., Ltd. ( TSE:5834 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much...

KH Neochem (TSE:4189) has had a rough three months with its share price down 13%. However, the company's fundamentals...

Shareholders of NH Foods Ltd. ( TSE:2282 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 13% to JP¥6,428...

Most readers would already be aware that Suncall's (TSE:5985) stock increased significantly by 156% over the past three...

T.RAD Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7236 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last...

Chuo Spring Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:5992 ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock price. Our...

Mitsui (TSE:8031) has seen its stock edge higher over the past month, gaining nearly 10%. Investors seem interested in the company’s steady pace, especially given its modest revenue and net income growth for the year. See our latest analysis for Mitsui. Momentum around Mitsui continues to build, with a 23% share price return so far in 2024 and a stellar 27% total shareholder return over the past year. While the stock has attracted fresh attention recently, those who held for the past three or...

Most readers would already be aware that IRRC's (TSE:7325) stock increased significantly by 31% over the past three...

Investors in Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7729 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.3% to close at JP¥10,860...

JFE Holdings (TSE:5411) shared fresh guidance for the year ahead and announced a reduction in its dividend payout. These changes are likely to shape how investors think about the stock’s outlook and income profile. See our latest analysis for JFE Holdings. JFE Holdings’ announcement comes just as momentum appears to be simmering down. A 1-day share price gain of 2.53% contrasts with a 1-year total shareholder return of -1.97%. Despite recent softness, long-term investors have still seen their...

Subaru Corporation recently announced a correction to its previously disclosed first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending 2026, reducing the profit attributable to owners, and provided an update on its ongoing share repurchase program, having bought back over 4.14 million shares out of a planned maximum of 20.84 million by December 23, 2025. This combination of financial reporting adjustments and capital allocation actions underscores how transparency and shareholder-focused...

Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited ( TSE:4005 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its...

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Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4547 ) defied analyst predictions to release its half-year results, which were...

It's been a sad week for Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6806 ), who've watched their investment drop 13% to JP¥17,550...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for NCS&A Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9709 ) stock hasn't moved much. We did...

Kokuyo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7984 ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy...

Nagase & Co., Ltd. announced a ¥8,000 million share repurchase program of up to 3,500,000 shares alongside the adoption of a new restricted stock plan for employees and a revision of its consolidated earnings forecast following a recent board meeting on November 6, 2025. The combination of buybacks, employee stock incentives, and updated financial guidance highlights the company's multifaceted approach to supporting both shareholder returns and long-term corporate growth. We'll explore how...

On October 30, 2025, Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd. announced a year-end dividend cut to ¥65.20 per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, down from ¥81.55 a year earlier, and provided further reduced dividend guidance for the next fiscal year along with new consolidated earnings forecasts. This sequence of announcements highlights both a sustained shift in the company’s dividend policy and management’s expectations for performance in the upcoming year. We’ll explore how...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) shares have quietly kept pace with the broader market, gaining over 16% in the past month. Investors seem to be weighing its steady revenue and profit growth as they watch for new catalysts. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Momentum is clearly building for Hitachi, with a 1-day share price return of 4.06% and a robust 30.97% year-to-date gain. Looking beyond short-term moves, the company’s impressive 32.56% one-year total shareholder return and 283.19% over three years...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) booked a 6.6% jump in earnings over the past year, outpacing its five-year average annual growth of 1.7%, while net profit margins landed at 8%, just below last year’s 8.1%. Revenue is forecast to climb by 6.3% annually, comfortably ahead of the Japanese market’s 4.4%. Earnings are projected to rise 7.14% per year, slightly lagging the country’s 7.9% benchmark. Investors are watching closely as SoftBank maintains high-quality earnings and attractive revenue expansion, but...