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Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd. reported a sharp decline in nine-month net profit to ¥1.33 billion, even as the company saw its operating income nearly double and top-line revenue edge higher.
Charm Care Corp. (6062.TO) reported a significant 30% increase in net profit for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, as the Japanese nursing care operator capitalized on rising demand and higher service volumes.
Tokyo-listed Computer Management Co. Ltd. reported an 18% increase in nine-month net profit to ¥285 million, as the firm leveraged steady revenue growth to bolster its bottom line.
Sankyo Frontier Co. Ltd. reported a decline in net profit to ¥3.62 billion for the nine months ended December 31, as the Japanese modular building specialist saw a contraction in revenue compared to the previous year.
Tokyo-based real estate firm Sun Frontier Fudousan Co. Ltd. reported a significant surge in its financial performance for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, with net profit reaching ¥10.43 billion. The company saw substantial growth across all key metrics as revenue climbed more than 27% compared to the same period last year.
Sukegawa Electric Co. Ltd. reported a rise in first-quarter earnings for the period ending Dec. 31, 2024, as the Japanese manufacturer benefited from increased sales and improved operating margins. The company posted a net profit of ¥222 million, up from ¥205 million a year earlier, according to financial results released under Japanese accounting standards.
Keihin Co. Ltd. (9312.TO) reported a net profit of ¥2.09 billion for the nine months ended December 31, marking a notable increase from the ¥1.79 billion recorded in the same period last year. The results, released under Japanese accounting standards, reflect a period of enhanced operational efficiency for the logistics provider.
Hokuetsu Metal Co. Ltd. reported a net loss of ¥116 million for the nine months ended Dec. 31, a sharp reversal from the profit recorded during the same period last year. The Japanese steel producer faced a significant contraction in revenue, reflecting a cooling in demand for industrial metal products.
Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co. Ltd. reported a slight decline in net income to ¥1.00 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, as the Japanese manufacturer faced a broader contraction in operating performance and top-line revenue.
Osaka-based seafood wholesaler Daisui Co. Ltd. reported a steady increase in net profit for the nine months ended December 31, bolstered by a significant expansion in top-line revenue. The company’s net income climbed to 660 million yen, up from 643 million yen during the same period last year, as operating margins showed resilience.
Tsukuba Bank Ltd. reported a significant surge in profitability for the nine months ending Dec. 31, with net income more than doubling compared to the previous year. The regional lender’s bottom line reached ¥5.70 billion, driven by a double-digit increase in total revenue as the bank navigates a shifting interest rate environment in Japan.
Osaka-based meat processor Marudai Food Co. Ltd. reported a decline in net income for the nine months ending December 31, even as the company saw improvements in its top-line revenue and core operating results.
Forgent Power Solutions, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of data center electrical infrastructure, priced its initial public offering at $27 per share on Wednesday. The pricing lands at the midpoint of its projected range, clearing the path for the company to debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 5.
Axis Co. Ltd. (4012.TO) reported a year-over-year increase in net profit to 642 million yen for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, fueled by rising revenues and improved operating efficiency. The Tokyo-based firm’s performance highlights a steady upward trajectory compared to the 597 million yen recorded in the previous year.
Tokyo-based retailer United Arrows Ltd. reported a significant surge in nine-month profitability, with net income reaching ¥6.70 billion as the company capitalized on resilient consumer demand in the Japanese fashion market.
Yamada Consulting Group Co. Ltd. reported a double-digit decline in net profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year, even as the firm successfully expanded its top-line revenue through December 31.
Nihon Seiko Co. Ltd. reported a nearly fourfold increase in net profit for the nine months ending December 31, as revenue nearly doubled compared to the previous year.
Japanese manufacturer Nifco Inc. reported a net profit of ¥28.54 billion for the nine months ended December 31, eking out a gain over the previous year despite a slight decline in overall revenue.
Japanese chemical manufacturer Tosoh Corp. reported a sharp decline in its nine-month net profit, which fell to ¥24.63 billion for the period ending December 31, down from ¥48.53 billion a year earlier. The results highlight a challenging environment for the industrial giant as both revenue and operating margins contracted compared to the previous fiscal cycle.
Shizuki Electric Co. Inc. reported a significant surge in profitability for the nine months ended Dec. 31, with net income more than doubling compared to the previous year as the Japanese manufacturer benefited from steady revenue growth and improved margins.
Tokyo-listed Toho System Science Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of Y863.00 million for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2024, marking a 7% increase over the Y806.00 million recorded during the same period last year.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will pivot its Japanese expansion to include mass production of advanced 3-nanometer chips, marking a significant technological leap for the region's semiconductor industry. The decision, confirmed by TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei on Thursday, follows a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and represents a major shift from the company's initial, less ambitious manufacturing plans.
Newmont has suspended all operations at its Tanami underground gold mine in Australia’s Northern Territory following the death of a worker on Wednesday. The world’s largest gold miner confirmed the site remains closed while authorities conduct an investigation into the incident.
Nippon Shokubai Co. reported a slight increase in nine-month net profit to ¥14.37 billion for the period ending December 31, according to the company’s latest financial filing. Despite a contraction in overall revenue, the Japanese chemical manufacturer maintained stable earnings, navigating a shifting global market for industrial materials.
Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) delivered its strongest-ever half-year revenue for the period ending December, with net profit rising 0.8% to S$342.7 million (US$269.3 million). The performance was underpinned by a 7.6% increase in net revenue to S$695.4 million, fueled by double-digit growth in cash equities and commodities trading.
Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) expects its domestic refining output to average 1.3 million barrels per day (b/d) this year, driven by the rapid ramp-up of the new Dos Bocas facility. During a briefing with President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday, company officials detailed a strategy to hit 300,000 b/d at the flagship refinery by year-end, part of a broader push to modernize Mexico’s energy infrastructure.
FMC Corp. announced Wednesday it is exploring strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, as the agricultural sciences firm moves to slash debt and pivot its product portfolio. The Philadelphia-based company is currently in the preliminary stages of a review aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating the rollout of new chemical assets.
AvalonBay Communities Inc. announced a 1.7% increase to its quarterly dividend on Wednesday, raising the payout to $1.78 per share. The move signals continued confidence from the residential real estate investment trust as it aligns its distribution strategy with current market valuations.
Petrus Resources has reached an agreement to acquire light oil assets in central Alberta’s Cardium formation for C$33.4 million ($24.4 million), a move designed to immediately scale its regional production capacity.
Century Communities announced a 10% increase to its quarterly cash dividend on Wednesday, raising the payout to 32 cents per share. The move signals continued financial confidence as the homebuilder prepares to distribute the funds on March 11 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 25.