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Japanese firm CMC Corp (2185.TO) reported a sharp increase in its first-quarter earnings, with net profit climbing to ¥562 million for the period ending December 31. The results mark a robust start to the 2025 fiscal year, fueled by a double-digit rise in revenue and significantly improved operating margins.
Miyaji Engineering Group reported a significant downturn in its financial performance for the nine months ended Dec. 31, with net profit falling to ¥2.42 billion from ¥3.71 billion a year earlier. The results, released under Japanese accounting standards, highlight a period of operational contraction as the company saw double-digit declines across its top and bottom lines.
Tokyo-listed FTGroup Co. Ltd. reported a sharp decline in its nine-month bottom line, with net profit falling to ¥4.17 billion as the company faced contracting revenue and tightening margins through December 31.
Daiki Aluminium Industry Co. Ltd. reported a significant uptick in its financial performance for the nine months ending December 31, with net profit climbing to ¥1.84 billion. The Japanese secondary aluminum producer saw revenue growth and improved margins drive earnings well above the prior year's results, according to the company’s latest financial filing.
JP-Holdings Inc. reported a steady climb in its nine-month earnings through December 31, with net profit reaching ¥3.09 billion amid rising revenue. The Tokyo-listed firm saw gains across its core financial metrics, supported by a significant increase in top-line growth compared to the previous year.
Chugokukogyo Co. Ltd. reported a significant jump in net profit for the nine months ending Dec. 31, even as the Japanese industrial manufacturer faced a cooling top line. The company saw its bottom line rise to ¥148 million, up from ¥119 million in the same period last year, according to its latest financial disclosure.
Tokyo-based Oiles Corp reported a slight decline in net profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year, earning ¥3.88 billion as rising costs offset a marginal increase in total revenue.
Asahi Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd. posted a sharp rise in net profit for the nine months ending December 31, reporting ¥3.15 billion despite a slight contraction in overall revenue and operating income.
Miyakoshi Holdings Inc. reported a net loss of ¥938 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, a sharp reversal from the profit recorded during the same period last year. The Tokyo-listed firm saw its top-line revenue crater by more than 50%, reflecting a challenging fiscal environment for its core operations.
Japanese industrial component manufacturer Press Kogyo Co. Ltd. reported a sharp increase in profitability for the first nine months of the fiscal year, with net income climbing to ¥5.69 billion. The results, covering the period through December 31, reflect a significant expansion in margins despite a modest rise in overall revenue.
Tokyo-based DKK TOA Corp. reported a sharp decline in profitability for the nine months ending Dec. 31, with net income falling nearly 50% despite relatively stable top-line performance. The instrumentation specialist posted a net profit of ¥329 million, a significant drop from the ¥650 million recorded during the same period last year.
Tokyo-listed industrial supplier Hakudo Co. Ltd. saw its net profit fall to ¥1.44 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, reflecting a broader slowdown in revenue and operating margins compared to the previous year.
Matsuo Electric Co. Ltd. reported a decline in nine-month net profit to ¥199 million, even as the company saw a significant lift in both revenue and operating income. The results, covering the period through December 31, reveal a divergence between the firm's operational growth and its final bottom-line performance.
Japanese retailer Makiya Co. Ltd. reported a contraction in its bottom line for the first nine months of the fiscal year, even as the company successfully expanded its total revenue. Net profit for the period ending Dec. 31 fell to ¥1.12 billion, down from ¥1.25 billion a year earlier, as rising operational costs appeared to offset gains in sales volume.
Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd. reported a significant decline in nine-month net profit for the period ending Dec. 31, even as top-line revenue edged higher. The Japanese transport operator's bottom line fell to ¥22.30 billion, down from ¥32.94 billion a year earlier, reflecting margin pressure despite a steady recovery in service demand.
Toho Bank Ltd. reported a sharp increase in net profit to ¥9.97 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, driven by a nearly 35% jump in revenue as the regional lender navigated Japan's evolving financial landscape.
Hurxley Corp reported a significant surge in revenue for the nine months ending Dec. 31, even as net profit edged lower compared to the previous year. Despite strong top-line growth and increased operating efficiency, the Japanese firm saw its bottom line pressured by rising costs.
Singapore-based asset manager Keppel Ltd. has secured a $125 million commitment from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for its third private credit fund, a move that could push the vehicle’s total size beyond $561 million. The deal marks the first capital deployment under a broader strategic partnership aimed at financing sustainable infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region.
Axera Semiconductor shares climbed 1.8% during their Tuesday debut in Hong Kong, outperforming the broader market as the visual AI chipmaker secured HK$2.96 billion (US$378.7 million) in its initial public offering.
Fumakilla Ltd. reported a sharp increase in net profit for the nine months ending December 31, significantly outperforming its prior-year results despite a more moderate rise in overall sales. The Japanese manufacturer’s net income soared to ¥584 million, a substantial jump from the ¥211 million recorded during the same period in 2023.
Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd. reported a significant rise in annual net profit for the fiscal year ended December 31, even as a softening top line and lower operating margins weighed on the Japanese carbon products manufacturer.
Japanese chemical and food products manufacturer Adeka Corp reported a slight increase in net profit to ¥19.86 billion for the nine months ended December 31, even as operating margins faced minor contraction.
Rheon Automatic Machinery Co. Ltd. reported a rise in nine-month net profit to ¥2.75 billion, driven by steady revenue growth through the end of December 2024. The Japanese equipment manufacturer saw its earnings per share climb to ¥102.25, up from ¥96.60 in the corresponding period last year.
Tokyo-based IT services provider TDC Soft Inc. reported a significant uptick in its nine-month financial results ending December 31, with net profit rising to ¥3.00 billion. The company’s performance, underpinned by steady revenue growth in the Japanese market, reflects a year-on-year improvement across all primary fiscal metrics.
Asahi Rubber Inc. reported a significant financial turnaround for the nine months ending December 31, swinging to a net profit of ¥163 million following a loss in the previous year. The Japanese industrial component manufacturer saw revenue growth and improved operational efficiency drive the recovery through the third quarter of its fiscal year.
Central Glass Co. Ltd. (4044.TO) reported a decline in net profit for the nine months ending Dec. 31, as the Japanese manufacturer navigated a contraction in operating margins. The company posted a net profit of ¥5.76 billion, down from ¥6.87 billion in the same period last year, according to its latest financial statement prepared under Japanese accounting standards.
Japanese automotive components supplier Mitsuba Corp reported a decline in nine-month net profit to ¥7.34 billion, down from ¥10.47 billion a year earlier, despite showing resilience in its core operating performance.
Narasaki Sangyo Co. Ltd. saw its net profit rise to ¥1.21 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, supported by a robust increase in revenue. The Japanese industrial trading house reported steady gains across all major financial metrics compared to the previous year, according to the company's latest earnings statement.
Bank of the Ryukyus Ltd. reported a sharp rise in net profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year, driven by a double-digit increase in total revenue. The Japanese regional lender posted a net income of 8.13 billion yen for the period ending Dec. 31, 2024, up significantly from the 5.07 billion yen recorded in the previous year.
Osaka-based sporting goods giant Mizuno Corp. reported a significant jump in net profit to 14.88 billion yen for the nine months ending December 31, 2024. The performance marks a steady climb from the 12.61 billion yen recorded during the same period last year, driven by a broad increase in global revenue.