Japanese Transportation Stock News

As global markets navigate a mixed landscape, with U.S. small-cap indexes declining and Asia's economic dynamics shifting, investors are keenly observing opportunities in the region. In this context, identifying promising stocks involves seeking companies that can capitalize on local market trends and demonstrate resilience amid broader economic fluctuations.

Sumitomo Corporation recently announced earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, projecting profit attributable to owners of the parent at ¥570 billion and earnings per share at ¥471.75, alongside a second-quarter cash dividend increase to ¥70.00 per share from ¥65.00 a year ago, with dividend payments starting December 1, 2025. This guidance, combined with the dividend hike, signals management’s confidence in the company’s future earnings capacity and shareholder returns. We’ll...

J. Front Retailing reported an 8.2% year-on-year increase in department store sales for October 2025, marking the third consecutive month of growth, driven by strong spending from overseas visitors and brisk demand for autumn and winter apparel after a sudden temperature drop. This sustained sales momentum highlights how both tourism recovery and weather shifts are materially influencing the company's retail operations. We’ll explore how robust foreign visitor spending is shaping J. Front...

Komatsu (TSE:6301) has caught investor attention as its stock moved slightly down this week, following a broader dip in the capital goods sector. Recent trading comes after a solid year for the company. This has sparked fresh questions about valuation. See our latest analysis for Komatsu. Komatsu’s share price has slipped this week alongside the broader sector, but zoom out and the stock’s momentum really stands out. After a strong start to the year, shareholders have enjoyed a year-to-date...

Wondering whether ORIX is a hidden gem or an overhyped stock? You are not alone, especially if you are looking for value plays in today’s shifting market. The stock has delivered an impressive 17.8% return over the last year, achieving 11.9% year-to-date and nearly doubling over three years. However, it dipped slightly by -2.2% over the past month. Much of the recent price movement is being discussed in the context of ORIX’s continual expansion into global infrastructure...

Key Insights Heartseed's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...

Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) delivered robust earnings growth of 39.8% over the past year, handily outpacing its five-year average growth rate of 19% per year. Revenue is projected to rise at 5.1% per year, slightly ahead of the Japanese market’s 4.5% expectation. EPS is forecast to grow at 6.91% per year, tracking just behind the market’s 7.8% pace. The company’s profit margins jumped to 15.1% from last year’s 12.7%, giving investors reason for optimism about the sustainability of performance. See...

Daitron (TSE:7609) posted standout earnings this year, with profit expanding 42.7%, far outpacing its five-year annual growth rate of 16%. Net profit margins improved to 5.2% from last year’s 3.9%, underscoring rising profitability and consistent high-quality earnings according to recent filings. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.4x, which is well below industry and peer averages, the current share price may catch the eye of investors searching for value, even as a minor risk around...

While Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6098 ) shareholders are probably generally happy, the stock hasn't had...

It is hard to get excited after looking at Star Flyer's (TSE:9206) recent performance, when its stock has declined 11...

There wouldn't be many who think SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:4772 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of...

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Key Insights Shiga Bank's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...

Toshin Holdings Co.,Ltd ( TSE:9444 ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with...

Alleanza Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3546 ) will pay a dividend of ¥19.00 on the 8th of May. This makes the dividend yield...

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Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Sanken Electric's stock price is sensitive to their...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider Sompo...

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Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Chiyoda indicates that they collectively have a...

The last three months have been tough on Round One Corporation ( TSE:4680 ) shareholders, who have seen the share price...

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Immuno-Biological Laboratories' (TSE:4570) stock is up by a considerable 19% over the past week. Given the company's...

Key Insights The projected fair value for Takuma is JP¥2,601 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...