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TSE:3984
TSE:3984IT

User Local (TSE:3984) Margin Strength And 28.6% Earnings Growth Reinforce Bullish Narratives

How User Local (TSE:3984) Looked In Its Latest Quarter User Local (TSE:3984) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥1,313.03 million and basic EPS of ¥30.23, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥4.97 billion and EPS of ¥103.21 that come alongside earnings growth of 28.6% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1,125.70 million in Q2 2025 to ¥1,313.03 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS has stepped from ¥21.34 to ¥30.23 over the same...
TSE:6951
TSE:6951Electronic

Jeol (TSE:6951) Margin Compression To 8.5% Tests Bullish Earnings Narratives

JEOL (TSE:6951) has reported a solid Q3 2026 result, with revenue of ¥47,745 million and basic EPS of ¥149.41, while trailing twelve month EPS is ¥317.57 on revenue of ¥190,147 million. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥49,118 million in Q3 2025 to ¥47,745 million in Q3 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥176.38 to ¥149.41 over the same period. Investors are now weighing these results against trailing margins that have compressed to 8.5% and the impact of a one off ¥8.4 billion...
TSE:5970
TSE:5970Auto Components

G Tekt Q3 2026 Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

G-Tekt (TSE:5970) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥79.9b and basic EPS of ¥62.79, with net income of ¥2.7b setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥87.2b in Q3 2025 to ¥79.9b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥116.78 to ¥62.79 over the same periods. Trailing twelve month EPS now sits at ¥229.17 on net income of ¥9.8b from revenue of ¥319.0b, leaving investors to weigh these earnings against margins that have softened over the past...
NYSE:GPC
NYSE:GPCRetail Distributors

A Look At Genuine Parts (GPC) Valuation After Recent Performance Shift

Genuine Parts stock snapshot after recent performance shift Genuine Parts (GPC) has drawn fresh attention after a recent performance shift, with shares closing at US$147.16 and showing mixed moves over the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Genuine Parts. While the latest 1 day share price return was slightly negative, Genuine Parts still carries a 30 day share price return of 9.99% and an 18.68% year to date share price return, alongside a 1 year total...
TSE:8725
TSE:8725Insurance

MS&AD Insurance (TSE:8725) Margin Slippage Challenges Bullish Profitability Narratives

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings (TSE:8725) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at roughly ¥1.7 trillion and basic EPS of ¥111.55, while trailing twelve month figures are ¥7.1 trillion of revenue and EPS of ¥481.24. Over recent quarters, the company’s revenue moved from about ¥1.8 trillion in Q3 2025 to ¥1.9 trillion in Q1 2026, peaking near ¥2.1 trillion in Q2 2026 before landing at ¥1.7 trillion in the latest quarter. Over the same period, quarterly EPS ranged between roughly...
TSE:4258
TSE:4258Software

Amiya (TSE:4258) Margin Expansion And 95.6% Earnings Growth Challenge Valuation Skeptics

How AMIYA (TSE:4258) Performed in FY 2025 AMIYA (TSE:4258) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1,724 million and basic EPS of ¥26.58. This capped a trailing twelve month run of ¥5,936 million in revenue and ¥90.75 in EPS alongside a 95.6% rise in earnings and a net profit margin of 12.7% compared with 8.1% the prior year. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥1,312 million in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥1,724 million in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from...
TSE:4543
TSE:4543Medical Equipment

Terumo Q3 Revenue Beat Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Terumo (TSE:4543) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting total revenue of ¥296.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥22.13, giving investors fresh data points to assess how the year is shaping up. The company’s revenue increased from ¥263.6 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥296.6 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥23.97 to ¥22.13 over the same period. This sets up a picture in which top line momentum is accompanied by a more mixed backdrop for per share earnings and margins. See our full...
NYSE:MS
NYSE:MSCapital Markets

Do Morgan Stanley’s (MS) Preferred Dividends and CEO Pay Mix Clarify Its Capital Allocation Priorities?

Morgan Stanley recently declared regular dividends on multiple preferred stock series, including Series M, N, A, C, E, F, I, K, L, O, P and Q, with payments scheduled for March 16 and April 15, 2026, to holders of record as of late February and March. Alongside these payouts, the bank’s record 2025 performance and US$45,000,000 CEO pay package, heavily tied to equity, underscore management’s confidence and alignment with long-term shareholders. With CEO compensation linked to future equity...
TSE:2924
TSE:2924Food

Ifuji Sangyo (TSE:2924) Margin Decline Tests Bullish Undervaluation Narrative

Ifuji Sangyo (TSE:2924) has put solid Q3 2026 numbers on the table, with revenue of ¥8.7 billion and net income of ¥483 million translating into basic EPS of ¥59.27. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥7.3 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥7.2 billion in Q4 2025, then to ¥8.2 billion in Q1 2026 and ¥7.8 billion in Q2 2026. Quarterly EPS shifted from ¥74.50 to ¥54.83, then ¥77.31 and ¥49.96 over the same stretch. For investors, the latest print points to a business that is...
TSE:6178
TSE:6178Insurance

Japan Post Holdings (TSE:6178) Margin Improvement Challenges Cautious Earnings Narratives

Japan Post Holdings (TSE:6178) has put solid top line and bottom line figures on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of about ¥2.8 trillion and basic EPS of ¥40.57, all set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥123.32. Over recent quarters the group has seen revenue hold around the ¥2.7 trillion to ¥3.1 trillion range and quarterly EPS move between ¥20.62 and ¥40.85, giving investors a clearer read on how earnings are tracking against a relatively steady revenue base. With trailing net profit...
TSE:8153
TSE:8153Hospitality

Mos Food Services (TSE:8153) Margin Gain Tests Bullish Narratives In Q3 2026 Earnings

Mos Food Services (TSE:8153) has put solid numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue at ¥27,406 million and basic EPS of ¥52.89, backed by a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥147.43 and net income of ¥4,549 million on revenue of ¥101,589 million. The company has seen revenue move from ¥25,182 million in Q3 2025 to ¥27,406 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥41.65 to ¥52.89 over the same period, giving investors a clear view of how recent quarters feed into the...
TSE:7733
TSE:7733Medical Equipment

Olympus (TSE:7733) Margin Decline Puts Premium P E Narrative To The Test

Latest Results Set the Stage for a Margin-Focused Debate Olympus (TSE:7733) has just posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥261,045 million and basic EPS of ¥12.87, with the trailing 12 month figures sitting at ¥987,506 million in revenue and EPS of ¥75.82, giving investors a clear read on the current earnings run rate. The company has seen revenue move from ¥272,111 million in Q4 2025 to ¥261,045 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥36.75 to ¥12.87 over the same period. Those trends sit...
TSE:2492
TSE:2492Professional Services

Infomart (TSE:2492) Net Margin Jump To 10.2% Challenges Bearish Profitability Narratives

Infomart (TSE:2492) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥5.0b and basic EPS of ¥1.86, capping off a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥18.8b and EPS came in at ¥8.49. The company has seen revenue move from ¥15.6b and EPS of ¥2.89 on a trailing basis at the end of FY 2024 to ¥18.8b and ¥8.49 respectively by FY 2025, alongside earnings growth of 193.4% and an improvement in net profit margin to 10.2% from 4.2%. This puts profitability and efficiency at the...
TSE:7864
TSE:7864Packaging

Fuji Seal International (TSE:7864) One Off Gain Shapes Q3 2026 EPS Narrative

Fuji Seal International (TSE:7864) Q3 2026 results in focus Fuji Seal International (TSE:7864) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥51.8b and basic EPS of ¥184.32, with net income of ¥9.8b setting the tone for this quarter's earnings story. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥52.8b and ¥55.0b over the past six periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥37.61 to ¥184.32. This gives investors a clear view of how profit per share has tracked alongside a relatively steady top line. With...
TSE:4165
TSE:4165Software

PlaidInc (TSE:4165) Q1 Margin Compression Tests Bullish Earnings Narratives

PLAIDInc (TSE:4165) Q1 2026 earnings snapshot PLAIDInc (TSE:4165) opened its new fiscal year with Q1 2026 revenue of ¥3.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥4.90. Trailing twelve month revenue stood at ¥13.9 billion with EPS of ¥24.66, giving investors a clear read on both the latest quarter and the broader run rate. The company has seen revenue move from ¥10.99 billion and EPS of ¥7.99 on a trailing basis at Q4 2024 to ¥13.9 billion and EPS of ¥24.66 by Q1 2026. This has occurred alongside a trailing...
TSE:2982
TSE:2982Real Estate

A.D.Works Group (TSE:2982) Margin Expansion To 4.9% Challenges Earnings Quality Concerns

A.D.Works GroupLtd (TSE:2982) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥15.3b and basic EPS of ¥20.51, capping off a twelve month stretch where EPS on a trailing basis reached ¥68.45 and net income excluding extra items totaled ¥3.3b. Over the past six reported quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥12.98b and ¥19.31b and basic EPS range from ¥3.97 to ¥20.51. This sits alongside a very large 105.9% earnings increase over the year and a trailing net...