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TSE:4974
TSE:4974Biotechs

Takara Bio Q3 Loss Of ¥2.7b Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

Takara Bio Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Takara Bio (TSE:4974) has posted another loss in Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥9.6b and basic EPS of ¥22.49 in the red, alongside a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥59.79 in the red on revenue of ¥44.1b. The company has seen quarterly revenue hold around the ¥9.3b to ¥9.6b range over the last three quarters, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥12.55 in the red in Q1 2026 to ¥44.85 in the red in Q2 and ¥22.49 in the red in Q3. This keeps the focus squarely on how...
TSE:4578
TSE:4578Pharmaceuticals

Otsuka Holdings (TSE:4578) Is Up 13.3% After Launching ¥50 Billion Buyback And Raising 2025 Dividend

On February 13, 2026, Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 7,000,000 shares for ¥50,000 million, alongside a higher dividend of ¥70.00 per share for 2025 and reaffirmed dividend guidance for 2026. This combination of buybacks, dividend increase, and confirmed earnings and dividend guidance highlights management’s focus on capital efficiency and cash returns to shareholders. We’ll now explore how the newly announced ¥50,000 million share repurchase shapes...
TSE:2124
TSE:2124Professional Services

JAC Recruitment (TSE:2124) Margin Expansion To 18.2% Tests Valuation Skepticism

JAC Recruitment (TSE:2124) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 total revenue of ¥10.7b and basic EPS of ¥8.73, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥46.1b and EPS came in at ¥52.98. The company has seen revenue move from ¥39.2b to ¥46.1b on a trailing twelve month basis, while net income, excluding extra items, shifted from ¥5.6b to ¥8.4b over the same period. This sets the backdrop for margins that investors will be watching closely after a reported net profit margin...
TSE:2531
TSE:2531Beverage

Takara Holdings (TSE:2531) Margin Squeeze In Q3 2026 Reinforces Bearish Earnings Narrative

Takara Holdings (TSE:2531) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥104.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥25.21, putting a clear spotlight on how its earnings engine is working in the current quarter. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥90.4 billion and EPS of ¥20.05 in Q3 2025 to ¥95.8 billion and EPS of ¥16.39 in Q4 2025, then to ¥93.3 billion and EPS of ¥21.31 in Q1 2026, before reaching ¥93.2 billion and EPS of ¥8.04 in Q2 2026. With a trailing net profit margin...
TSE:6245
TSE:6245Machinery

Hirano Tecseed (TSE:6245) Margin Compression Tests Bullish Growth Narrative After Q3 2026 Results

HIRANO TECSEED (TSE:6245) Q3 2026 results in focus HIRANO TECSEED (TSE:6245) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥7.5b and net income of ¥464m translating into basic EPS of ¥30.65. The trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥35.1b and net income of ¥766m with EPS of ¥50.63. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue of ¥14.6b in Q3 2025, ¥9.4b in Q4 2025, ¥10.7b in Q1 2026, ¥7.4b in Q2 2026 and ¥7.5b in Q3 2026. EPS over the same period moved from ¥42.12 to a...
TSE:2914
TSE:2914Tobacco

Japan Tobacco (TSE:2914) Earnings Growth And 15.5% Margin Test Bullish Narratives

Japan Tobacco (TSE:2914) has put up a solid set of FY 2025 numbers so far, with Q2 revenue at ¥907.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥91.49, following Q1 revenue of ¥827.0 billion and EPS of ¥88.69 as investors track how earnings and top line are shaping up through the year. Looking back over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥740.3 billion in Q1 2024 to ¥829.6 billion in Q2 2024, then to ¥756.5 billion in Q4 2024 before reaching the current FY 2025 levels. EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥148.22...
TSE:4004
TSE:4004Chemicals

Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) Q4 EPS Concentration Tests Bullish Earnings Narratives

Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) FY 2025 Results Snapshot Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥360.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥127.10, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥22,995 million. The company reported quarterly revenue of ¥363.9 billion and EPS of ¥125.79 in Q4 FY 2024, compared with ¥360.9 billion and EPS of ¥127.10 in Q4 FY 2025. Trailing twelve month EPS was ¥160.49 and net income excluding extra items was ¥29,031 million on ¥1.35 trillion...
TSE:6317
TSE:6317Machinery

Kitagawa (TSE:6317) One Off ¥1.9b Gain Fuels Earnings And Tests Bullish Narratives

Kitagawa (TSE:6317) has just posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥12,708 million and basic EPS of ¥27.78, set against very large reported earnings growth over the past year and a trailing 12 month EPS of ¥290.57. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥13,341 million and ¥15,607 million since Q3 2025. Over the same period, basic EPS has ranged from ¥3.14 to ¥214.74, reflecting the impact of both regular operations and one off items on reported profit. With net margin running at 5.6% for...
TSE:6005
TSE:6005Machinery

Miura TSE 6005 Margin Expansion And 50% Earnings Growth Challenge Cautious Narratives

Miura (TSE:6005) has put up another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥64.1b and basic EPS of ¥68.32, set against trailing twelve month figures of ¥264.2b in revenue and EPS of ¥254.92 that reflect 50.1% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥226.96b to ¥264.19b on a trailing basis and EPS climb from ¥176.04 to ¥254.92, while the latest net profit margin sits at 11.2% versus 8.7% a year ago. This gives investors a clear margins story to focus on. See...
TSE:6209
TSE:6209Auto Components

NPR Riken (TSE:6209) Margin Compression To 7.1% Tests Bullish Quality Earnings Narrative

NPR-Riken (TSE:6209) Q3 2026 earnings snapshot NPR-Riken (TSE:6209) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥41,255 million and basic EPS of ¥136.59, alongside net income of ¥3,675 million, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors tracking its recent earnings profile. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥43,536 million in Q2 2025 to ¥39,745 million in Q1 2026 and then to ¥41,255 million in Q3 2026. Over the same span, basic EPS shifted from ¥54.99 to ¥120.33 to...
TSX:SII
TSX:SIICapital Markets

Is It Too Late To Consider Sprott (TSX:SII) After A 182% One-Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether Sprott is priced for perfection or still offers value, the starting point is to understand how its current share price lines up with what the fundamentals might support. The stock last closed at C$168.07, with stated returns of 3.6% over 7 days, 7.4% over 30 days, 21.0% year to date, 182.2% over 1 year, 254.6% over 3 years and 364.5% over 5 years, which will naturally raise questions about how much optimism is already reflected in the price. Recent coverage of...
TSE:4820
TSE:4820Healthcare Services

EM Systems (TSE:4820) Net Margin Steady At 10.4% Tests Bearish Earnings Narratives

EM Systems (TSE:4820) just posted its FY 2025 fourth quarter numbers, with revenue at ¥5,544 million and Basic EPS of ¥0.72, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥23,658 million and EPS reached ¥35.44. Over the past few reported quarters, the company has seen revenue range from ¥5,435 million to ¥6,074.5 million while quarterly Basic EPS moved between ¥6.71 and ¥11.59. This gives a clearer view of how the top line and per share earnings have flowed into a...
SGX:A04
SGX:A04Machinery

ASL Marine Holdings (SGX:A04) One Off Gain Clouds Strong Margin Narrative In H1 2026

ASL Marine Holdings (SGX:A04) has reported a busy set of numbers for H1 2026, with total revenue of S$177.9 million and basic EPS of S$0.0133, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of S$359.5 million and EPS of S$0.0297. The company has seen revenue move from S$170.6 million in H2 2024 to S$172.2 million in H1 2025 and then to S$177.9 million in H2 2025. Over the same halves, net income (excluding extra items) went from S$2.4 million to S$1.5 million and then to S$13.1 million. This sets up...
NYSE:PBI
NYSE:PBICommercial Services

How Investors May Respond To Pitney Bowes (PBI) Insider Buying After Mixed Q4 Earnings Results

Pitney Bowes recently reported fourth-quarter results showing analyst-expected year-over-year EPS growth alongside lower revenue, and the company continued its pattern of outperforming earnings forecasts. Recent insider share purchases have drawn attention because they may signal management’s confidence in Pitney Bowes’ direction despite ongoing top-line pressure. Now we’ll explore how this insider buying, alongside the latest earnings, could influence Pitney Bowes’ existing investment...
TSE:9041
TSE:9041Transportation

Kintetsu Group Holdings (TSE:9041) Q3 Net Margin Stagnation Tests Bullish Profit Narratives

Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd (TSE:9041) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥457.6b and basic EPS of ¥87.87, backed by net income of ¥16,708m for the quarter. The company has seen revenue move from ¥450.1b in Q3 2025 to ¥457.6b in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥105.30 to ¥87.87 and net income from ¥20,025m to ¥16,708m over the same period. This sets the scene for investors to focus on how efficiently that revenue is now translating into profit. Overall, the...
TSE:6498
TSE:6498Machinery

Kitz (TSE:6498) Margin Compression To 6.5% Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

KITZ (TSE:6498) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥45,866 million and basic EPS of ¥30.77, rounding out a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥176,682 million and EPS came in at ¥131.85. Over recent periods, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥41,740 million to ¥45,866 million, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥30.77 and ¥40.09. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked into the latest print, with a 6.5% net...
HLSE:METSO
HLSE:METSOMachinery

A Look At Metso Oyj’s Valuation After Mixed Q4 Results And Tariff Uncertainty

Metso Oyj (HLSE:METSO) shares came into focus after the company reported fourth quarter 2025 results, with 11% sales growth but weaker profitability metrics, and paired this with cautious commentary on tariff related risks. See our latest analysis for Metso Oyj. Despite the earnings related wobble, Metso Oyj’s recent share price momentum has been positive, with a 30 day share price return of 6.15% and a 90 day share price return of 19.01%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 62.32% and 5...
TSE:8593
TSE:8593Diversified Financial

Mitsubishi HC Capital (TSE:8593) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Narratives In Q3 2026 Earnings

Mitsubishi HC Capital (TSE:8593) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥532.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥32.16, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥2.2 trillion and EPS of ¥127.55 as the market weighs how durable the current earnings profile is. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥482.4 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥532.3 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥17.63 to ¥32.16 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how the income...
TSE:9830
TSE:9830Trade Distributors

Trusco Nakayama (TSE:9830) Net Margin Slippage Tests Bullish Undervaluation Narrative

Trusco Nakayama (TSE:9830) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥82,693 million and basic EPS of ¥65.10, alongside net income of ¥4,293 million. This follows trailing twelve month revenue of ¥320,043 million and EPS of ¥240.84. Over recent periods, the company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥78,641 million in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥82,693 million in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥68.14 to ¥65.10 over the same stretch. This gives investors a clearer view of how...
TSE:9729
TSE:9729Healthcare

Tokai Holdings (TSE:9729) EPS Surge To ¥65 Challenges Cautious Margin Narratives

Tokai (TSE:9729) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥40.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥65.01, with net income excluding extra items at ¥2.1 billion, giving investors fresh numbers to weigh against the recent share price of ¥2,588. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥37.8 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥40.8 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥9.58 to ¥65.01 over the same stretch. This points to a very different earnings profile versus last year. With net profit margins in the...
TSE:4914
TSE:4914Chemicals

Takasago International (TSE:4914) One Off Gain Questions Sustainability Of Earnings Narrative

Takasago International (TSE:4914) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥54,189 million and net income of ¥1,355 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥13.90. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥62,116 million in Q3 2025 to ¥57,943 million in Q1 2026 and ¥56,524 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥10.28 in Q2 2025 to ¥29.07 in Q1 2026 and ¥26.29 in Q2 2026. This sets the scene for today’s update and the trailing 12 month net profit margin of...
TSX:CLS
TSX:CLSElectronic

A Look At Celestica (TSX:CLS) Valuation As AI Data Center Demand And Capacity Expansion Gather Pace

Celestica (TSX:CLS) is back in focus after hyperscalers stepped up data center upgrades for AI workloads, driving heavier demand for its high-speed networking gear and prompting a sizeable capacity expansion backed by record bookings. See our latest analysis for Celestica. Despite the latest CA$381.72 share price and a 1 day share price return of 2.17%, Celestica has given back some recent gains with a 30 day share price return decline of 11.28%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:RVLV
NYSE:RVLVSpecialty Retail

Reassessing Revolve Group (RVLV) Valuation After Mixed Share Performance And Premium P/E Multiple

Recent share performance and business snapshot Revolve Group (RVLV) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a roughly 17% decline over the past month, contrasting with a gain of about 20% over the past 3 months. Against that backdrop, the online fashion retailer is operating with annual revenue of about US$1.20b and net income of roughly US$55.5m. It serves millennial and Gen Z consumers through its REVOLVE and FWRD segments. See our latest analysis for Revolve Group. At a share price...
NYSE:O
NYSE:ORetail REITs

Realty Income (O) Valuation Check After GIC Partnership Notes Offering Strong Q3 And Dividend Growth

Recent updates around Realty Income (O) have centered on several concrete moves, including a real estate partnership with Singapore’s GIC, an $862.5 million convertible notes offering, solid Q3 results, and ongoing monthly dividend increases. See our latest analysis for Realty Income. The recent partnership with GIC, the $862.5m convertible notes issuance and Realty Income’s Q3 update have arrived alongside firming share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.87% and a 1 year...