Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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Rorze announced a significant upward revision to its full-year consolidated earnings forecast, driven by robust semiconductor demand. The company projects record net income and a dividend increase of 64.7 percent to 28 yen per share.
Disco reported first-half individual sales of 213.6 billion yen, a 32.8% year-on-year increase. The result exceeded the company's recent execution forecast of 201.1 billion yen by 106.2%, driven by strong equipment demand for generative AI.
Semiconductor tester Advantest plans to transfer roughly 111,000 shares worth approximately 37.6 billion yen to non-resident overseas employees and directors. The move aims to streamline equity incentives and retain key global talent.
Semiconductor equipment maker ULVAC has announced its intention to maintain its current investment unit of over 500,000 yen. The company will continue reviewing market conditions to foster retail investor participation and activate the market.
Advantest said on Aug. 20 it completed its ¥150 billion buyback launched under an Oct. 28, 2025 board resolution, after purchasing 405,700 shares for ¥13,976,938,000 from Aug. 1 to Aug. 19. The cumulative repurchase reached 5,759,000 shares at a total cost of ¥149,996,716,000 before fees, executing 99.99% of the planned amount and 32.0% of the 18 million share cap.
