Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
15 reports(page 1 of 2)
Mitsubishi Electric will move its distribution controls business into a new company and sell 51% to ABB’s Japan unit for a planned ¥82.4 billion. The venture is due to launch Oct. 1, 2027, with Mitsubishi Electric retaining 49%.
Mitsubishi Electric will jointly run its auto unit with Foxconn, which will invest ¥115 billion for half of the business in October 2027. It expects about ¥100 billion in impairment losses for the year ending March 2027, with its earnings outlook due Oct. 30.
Hirose ended the buyback approved on Aug. 4, 2026, after purchasing 25,200 shares for ¥634,312,000 from Oct. 1 to 13. Cumulative purchases reached 594,200 shares for ¥14,999,079,500, or 99.99% of the ¥15 billion cap and 84.9% of the 700,000-share limit.
Mitsubishi Electric agreed on Oct. 16 to sell half of its auto unit to a Foxconn affiliate for ¥115 billion, implying a ¥320 billion valuation. The partners will jointly run the business, with a ¥100 billion impairment expected in fiscal 2027.
Brother disclosed the acquisition of its own shares worth approximately 1.2 billion yen during September. The cumulative share count reached 2.09 million, signaling a consistent acceleration in shareholder returns.
JVCKenwood announced the full completion of its share buyback program on October 14, targeting a Yen 3 billion cap. The company will cancel all acquired shares to enhance return on equity.
Omron has agreed to acquire US-based industrial PC maker OnLogic in a deal valued at approximately 104.6 billion yen. This move aims to merge factory automation with physical AI, marking a key step in the company's strategic evolution.
HOYA announced the sale of its US vitreous surgery subsidiary, MID Labs, to Bausch + Lomb. The deal is part of a portfolio review to concentrate resources on core businesses, with minimal impact on current consolidated earnings.
Ricoh resolved on Oct 6 to launch a strategic review led by independent directors. The move aims to fundamentally restructure profits and raise corporate value.
Taiyo Yuden signed a basic agreement on Sept 29, 2026 for a comprehensive partnership with TDK. The alliance aims to enhance domestic industrial foundations and compete globally in the AI component market.
Meiko announced a two-for-one stock split effective November 2, 2026, aiming to lower entry barriers for individual investors. The company also revised its full-year dividend forecast for the March 2027 term to 160 yen, marking a significant increase from last year.
Alps Alpine announced on September 18 the completion of its full divestment from Nippon Seiki. The company expects to record approximately ¥6 billion in special profit in the fiscal year ending March 2027.
