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TSE:7521
TSE:7521Machinery

Musashi (TSE:7521) Margin Compression In Q3 2026 Reinforces Bearish Earnings Narratives

Musashi (TSE:7521) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥8.2b and basic EPS of ¥2.20, a sharp contrast to Q3 2025 when revenue was ¥11.7b and basic EPS was ¥233.01. Over the more recent run of quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥8.8b and basic EPS of ¥194.76 in Q2 2025 to ¥10.0b and ¥71.62 in Q2 2026, before landing at the latest Q3 result. With trailing 12 month net profit margins easing back from 8.9% to 4.4%, this earnings print puts the focus squarely on how much...
TSE:9142
TSE:9142Transportation

Kyushu Railway (TSE:9142) Q3 EPS Strength Tests Cautious Growth Narratives

Kyushu Railway (TSE:9142) Q3 2026 results in focus Kyushu Railway (TSE:9142) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥122.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥120.36, giving investors another data point on how the year is shaping up. Across recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥104.3 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥113.5 billion in Q3 2025, then to ¥122.4 billion in Q3 2026. Over the same periods, quarterly basic EPS went from ¥71.70 to ¥94.50 to ¥120.36. This sets up...
TSE:4092
TSE:4092Chemicals

Nippon Chemical Industrial (TSE:4092) Margin Pressures Challenge Bullish Growth Narratives In Q3 2026

Nippon Chemical Industrial (TSE:4092) sets the stage with Q3 2026 earnings Nippon Chemical Industrial (TSE:4092) has reported new figures for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥9,444 million, basic EPS of ¥56.99 and net income of ¥499 million. The company’s revenue moved from ¥10,193 million in Q3 2025 to ¥9,444 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥80.85 to ¥56.99 over the same period, giving investors a clearer view of how the top line and EPS have tracked year on year. With trailing net...
TSE:2784
TSE:2784Healthcare

Alfresa Holdings (TSE:2784) Q3 EPS Surge Tests Bearish Low Margin Narrative

Alfresa Holdings (TSE:2784) has posted a busy Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥833.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥112.59, putting fresh numbers behind the investment debate around its low margin, distribution heavy model. The company has seen revenue move from ¥805.97 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥833.3 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥62.68 to ¥112.59, giving investors plenty to weigh up against thin net margins and the trade off between scale and profitability. See our full analysis for...
TSE:7280
TSE:7280Auto Components

Mitsuba (TSE:7280) Margin Compression And One Off Loss Test Bullish Narratives

Mitsuba (TSE:7280) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting total revenue of ¥86.4b and basic EPS of ¥26.42, compared with trailing twelve month EPS of ¥178.44 and net income of ¥8.1b. These figures reflect the impact of a ¥7.0b one off loss and a net margin of 2.4% versus 3.9% a year earlier. The company’s quarterly revenue has remained in a narrow range between ¥86.3b and ¥91.0b over the past six quarters, while EPS has varied from ¥17.94 to ¥82.45 as the one off item and margin pressure...
TSE:2733
TSE:2733Retail Distributors

Arata (TSE:2733) Q3 Net Margin Squeeze Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Arata (TSE:2733) Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Arata (TSE:2733) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥264.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥81.16, with net income excluding extra items of ¥2,717 million setting the tone for this earnings season update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥262.9 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥264.9 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥107.49 to ¥81.16 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how the top and...
TSE:5302
TSE:5302Electrical

Nippon Carbon (TSE:5302) One Off Gain Clouds Earnings Growth Narrative

Nippon Carbon (TSE:5302) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥10.3b and Basic EPS of ¥21.71, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥37.7b and Basic EPS reached ¥436.83. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥8.6b and ¥10.5b, while quarterly Basic EPS ranged from ¥53.82 to ¥207.47, giving investors a view of how earnings power has shifted through the cycle. With trailing net profit margins higher than a year...
TSE:7868
TSE:7868Commercial Services

KOSAIDO Holdings Q3 2026 Margin Compression Reinforces Bearish Profitability Narratives

How KOSAIDO Holdings' Q3 2026 Numbers Set the Stage for the Current Narrative KOSAIDO Holdings (TSE:7868) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥9.4b and basic EPS of ¥8.26, with net income excluding extra items at ¥1.2b anchoring the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥8.8b in Q2 2025 to ¥9.9b in Q3 2025 and then to ¥9.4b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over the same Q2 2025 to Q3 2026 stretch has ranged between ¥7.42 and ¥12.03 alongside net income between ¥1.0b and...
TSE:6412
TSE:6412Hospitality

Heiwa (TSE:6412) Margin Compression To 4.1% Tests Bullish Growth Narratives

Heiwa (TSE:6412) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥75.1b and basic EPS of ¥73.50, alongside net income of ¥7,249m, putting another solid set of headline numbers in front of investors. The company has seen revenue move from ¥27.1b in Q4 2025 to ¥46.9b in Q3 2025 and then to ¥75.1b in Q3 2026. Over the same period, quarterly basic EPS shifted from a loss of ¥76.23 in Q4 2025 to ¥103.10 in Q3 2025 and now sits at ¥73.50. This frames a business where growth expectations and thinner trailing...
NasdaqGS:PAA
NasdaqGS:PAAOil and Gas

The Bull Case For Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) Could Change Following Profit Rebound And Payout Hike

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales of US$10,565 million and net income of US$342 million, alongside full-year 2025 sales of US$44,262 million and net income of US$1.44 billion. Despite lower sales than the prior year, the partnership delivered a sharp swing back to profitability, with earnings per share turning positive and supporting a 10% increase in its quarterly distribution and a new efficiency program targeting meaningful cost...
NYSE:DX
NYSE:DXMortgage REITs

Is It Time To Reassess Dynex Capital (DX) After Recent Share Price Volatility

If you are wondering whether Dynex Capital is attractively priced or not, this article will walk you through what the current share price might mean for you as an investor. Dynex Capital’s stock has had mixed recent returns, with a 1.5% decline over 7 days and a 1.1% decline over 30 days. Yet it stands at a 21.5% return over 1 year, 50.7% over 3 years and 34.2% over 5 years. Recent coverage around Dynex Capital has focused on giving investors ongoing context on the business and its share...
NasdaqGS:WFRD
NasdaqGS:WFRDEnergy Services

Weatherford International (WFRD) Valuation Revisited After Mixed 2025 Earnings And US$200.01 Million Buyback Completion

Why Weatherford International (WFRD) Is Back in Focus Weatherford International (WFRD) is drawing attention after its latest quarterly and full year 2025 earnings, which showed lower revenue alongside higher fourth quarter profitability, combined with completion of a US$200.01 million share repurchase. See our latest analysis for Weatherford International. The recent earnings update, combined with the completed US$200.01 million buyback, has coincided with a sharp pickup in momentum, with a...
TSE:7966
TSE:7966Chemicals

Assessing LINTEC (TSE:7966) Valuation As Leadership Changes Meet Softer Results And A Higher Dividend

Why LINTEC’s recent board decisions matter for shareholders LINTEC (TSE:7966) is in the middle of an important transition, with its board approving executive reshuffles just as weaker year-over-year profits and sales coincide with a higher planned annual dividend and reaffirmed full-year guidance. See our latest analysis for LINTEC. Those leadership changes and softer quarterly results come after a sharp run up, with a 90 day share price return of 23.13% and a 1 year total shareholder return...
TSE:417A
TSE:417AConsumer Retailing

Blue Zones Holdings (TSE:417A) Q3 EPS Strength Tests Thin Margin Bear Case

Blue Zones Holdings Ltd (TSE:417A) has posted another steady quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥213.4b and basic EPS of ¥236.17, adding to a year where trailing twelve month EPS came in at ¥544.20 on revenue of ¥787.1b. The company has seen revenue move from ¥707.6b to ¥787.1b over the past year on a trailing basis, while basic EPS shifted from ¥468.32 to ¥544.20, highlighting a story in which improving profit trends and a slightly higher net margin are front and center for investors assessing...
NYSE:OGN
NYSE:OGNPharmaceuticals

A Look At Organon (OGN) Valuation As Earnings Approach And Revenue Decline Is Expected

Earnings preview sets the tone for Organon stock Organon (OGN) is back in focus ahead of its earnings announcement this Thursday morning, as investors weigh last quarter’s $1.60b revenue beat against expectations for a 5.2% year on year decline to $1.51b. This shift in revenue trajectory is front and center for anyone watching the stock. Earnings updates often reset expectations around the business, valuation, and the level of risk investors feel comfortable taking. See our latest analysis...
TSE:2749
TSE:2749Consumer Services

Jp Holdings (TSE:2749) EPS Jump Reinforces Bullish Growth Narratives Despite Softer Revenue

Jp-HoldingsInc (TSE:2749) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥10.4b and basic EPS of ¥15.35, giving investors a clear view of how the business is currently earning its profits. The company has seen revenue move from ¥10.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥10.4b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥11.59 to ¥15.35 over the same period, setting up a picture in which higher per share earnings meet a slightly softer top line. With trailing net profit margins sitting just below last year and a long...
ENXTPA:BNP
ENXTPA:BNPBanks

Is BNP Paribas (ENXTPA:BNP) Still Attractive After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains

If you are asking yourself whether BNP Paribas is fairly priced or still offering value at current levels, you are in the right place. The stock last closed at €92.70, with returns of 1.9% over 7 days, 6.6% over 30 days, 13.2% year to date, 43.8% over 1 year, 81.4% over 3 years and 175.2% over 5 years. Recent attention around BNP Paribas has focused on its position as a major European bank and on how investors view large financial institutions in the current rate and regulatory cycle. These...