Tokai Corp reported a significant bottom-line improvement for the first nine months of the fiscal year, with net profit rising to ¥5.14 billion as of December 31. The Japanese service provider saw growth across all key financial metrics, bolstered by a steady increase in group revenue compared to the prior-year period.
Kimura Co. Ltd. (7461.TO) reported a decline in net profit for the nine months ended Dec. 31, as rising operational costs appeared to offset a steady increase in top-line revenue.
Art Vivant Co. Ltd. (7523.TO) reported a net profit of ¥1.63 billion for the nine months ending December 31, marking a steady increase from the ¥1.47 billion achieved in the previous year. The Tokyo-listed firm saw gains across all major financial categories, driven by higher revenues and improved operating margins.
Japan Transcity Corp. reported a consolidated net profit of ¥5.15 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, up from ¥5.07 billion a year earlier, as the logistics firm maintained steady margins despite a flat revenue environment.
Kyoritsu Air Tech Inc. reported a decline in full-year net profit to ¥460 million, even as the Japanese manufacturer achieved a slight uptick in total revenue for the period ended December 31.
Siemens AG reported a resilient start to the fiscal year on Thursday, as a surge in industrial demand and record-breaking infrastructure orders offset significant currency headwinds. While net profit dipped compared to the previous year, the German engineering titan surpassed analyst expectations across all key metrics, prompting management to raise its earnings guidance for the year ahead.
Juki Corp (6440.TO) returned to profitability for the fiscal year ended December 31, reporting a net income of 1.40 billion yen. The Japanese manufacturer successfully reversed a multi-billion yen loss from the previous year, even as global revenue saw a moderate decline.
Shin Nippon Air Technologies Co. Ltd. reported a significant jump in profitability for the nine months ending December 31, with net income nearly doubling to ¥7.04 billion. The Tokyo-listed engineering firm benefited from a sharp rise in revenue, reflecting robust demand across its core industrial and commercial air conditioning operations.
Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. reported a significant jump in nine-month net profit to ¥4.14 billion, overcoming a decline in top-line revenue for the period ending December 31. The Japanese specialty coatings manufacturer managed to improve its bottom line even as operating income faced headwinds, according to the company’s latest financial filing.
Japanese entertainment and ticketing giant PIA Corp reported a significant jump in its bottom line for the nine months ending December 31, with net profit reaching ¥2.53 billion—a nearly threefold increase compared to the previous year.
NexTone Inc. reported a significant rise in profitability for the nine months ended December 31, with net profit climbing to Y568.00M as the Japanese copyright management firm saw steady growth in its licensing operations.
Kyushu Financial Group Inc. reported a sharp increase in net profit to ¥30.97 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2024, fueled by rising revenue across its regional banking operations. The Kumamoto-based lender significantly outperformed its previous year’s result of ¥20.93 billion, according to the latest financial filing.
Japanese industrial firm KyOwa Corp. reported a sharp rise in net profit to ¥639 million for the nine months ended December 31, driven by robust top-line growth and improved operating margins.
Japanese retail group Valor Holdings Co. Ltd. reported a sharp rise in profitability for the nine months ending December 31, with net income climbing to ¥14.40 billion. The results, underpinned by a steady expansion in revenue, reflect a strong performance for the Gifu-based operator compared to the same period last year.
Yamadai Corp (7426.TO) reported a narrowed net loss for the nine months ended December 31, as rising revenues helped offset operational costs. The Japanese company reduced its net deficit to ¥237.00 million, an improvement from the ¥300.00 million loss recorded during the same period the previous year.
Japanese IT services firm System Support Inc. reported a significant climb in its first-half earnings for the period ended December 31, driven by robust revenue growth and improved operating margins. Net profit for the group reached ¥1.01 billion, up from ¥792 million in the same period a year earlier, as the company capitalizes on steady demand for enterprise systems.
Toho Acetylene Co. Ltd. reported a marginal decline in its nine-month financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, as operating and net profits softened amid a slight contraction in revenue. The Japanese industrial gas provider saw its net income fall to 830 million yen, down from 863 million yen in the same period a year earlier.
Singapore’s benchmark FTSE Straits Times Index (STI) breached the 5,000-point threshold for the first time on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the city-state’s aggressive push to revitalize its equity market. Driven by robust corporate earnings and government-led stimulus, the index climbed 0.6% to reach 5,016.84 by midday, cementing its status as a resilient hub for global capital amid regional volatility.
Matsui Construction Co. Ltd. reported a sharp rise in profitability for the nine months ending December 31, with net income surging to ¥3.65 billion despite a slight decline in top-line revenue. The results highlight a significant improvement in operational efficiency for the Japanese builder compared to the same period last year.
Tokyo-based Takashima & Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of ¥1.15 billion for the nine months ended December 31, representing an 18.5% increase even as consolidated revenue faced a slight year-on-year decline.
Tokyo-based mobile retailer Bell-Park Co. Ltd. reported a sharp increase in annual earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, with net profit climbing to ¥4.13 billion. The results reflect a strong period of growth for the independent distributor, which saw its top-line revenue expand by more than 11% year-over-year.
Suruga Bank Ltd. reported a sharp increase in net profit for the nine months ending Dec. 31, as the Japanese lender capitalized on rising revenues. The bank’s net income reached ¥23.90 billion, up from ¥18.37 billion in the prior-year period, according to financial data released under Japanese accounting standards.
Shiseido Co. shares surged more than 16% on Thursday, marking their sharpest single-day rally in over 17 years. The jump follows a robust earnings report where the Japanese cosmetics leader exceeded profit guidance and issued an aggressive outlook for the coming fiscal year.
Tomoe Corp. (1921.TO) reported a sharp contraction in its bottom line for the nine months ended Dec. 31, with net profit falling to ¥1.62 billion from ¥14.41 billion in the prior-year period. The Tokyo-listed firm saw declines across all major financial metrics, reflecting a significant correction from the previous year’s performance.
Shares of Singapore’s StarHub plummeted on Thursday after the telecommunications provider reported a nearly 50% drop in second-half profit and issued a cautious 2026 forecast that dampened hopes for a market recovery.
Chikaranomoto Holdings, the Japanese operator behind the global Ippudo ramen chain, reported a net profit of ¥1.57 billion for the nine months ended December 31, a nearly 10% increase from the previous year. While the company saw a healthy rise in top-line revenue, tightening margins weighed on operating performance during the period.
Toyo Engineering Corp. reported a significant reversal in its financial performance for the nine months ending December 31, swinging to a net loss of ¥17.49 billion as revenue sharply declined compared to the previous year.
SBI Insurance Group Co. Ltd. reported a significant jump in net profit to 2.90 billion yen for the nine months ended December 31, as the Japanese insurer capitalized on a double-digit expansion in total revenue.
Osaka-based Shikibo Ltd. reported a more than twofold increase in net profit for the nine months ended Dec. 31, according to its latest financial filing, even as operating income faced significant headwinds.
Nikken Kogaku Co. Ltd. reported a 15.2% increase in net profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year, bolstered by a significant expansion in top-line revenue. The Tokyo-listed company earned ¥220 million for the period ending Dec. 31, up from ¥191 million a year earlier, as it successfully converted higher sales into bottom-line growth.
