Japan Stock Podcast

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TSE Straight Road – IR Navigator Earnings Radio & Investor’s IR Insights. Easy-to-understand breakdowns of listed companies’ IR materials and Japanese stock earnings reports. Your watcher of Japan’s corporate earnings. Behind the scenes of listed companies. Untold stories of stocks and financial results. A money-viewing window into the market. Discover the secrets of Japanese stocks in just 8–25 minutes. Understandable Financial Statements 101 – Learn how to read a company’s report card. Enjoy your youth by reaching FIRE through Japanese NISA, DC, and iDeCo. Close your eyes and learn by ear — the blissful time for investment study.

  1. 2d ago

    HENNGE (4475) Elevating to TSE Prime & Securing the Enterprise in the AI Era

    Founded in 1996, HENNGE K.K. is a leading Japanese SaaS company driven by its vision, "Liberation of Technology". Its flagship service, "HENNGE One," is an all-in-one IDaaS and cloud security platform offering single sign-on, access control, and email security to enterprise clients. On October 20, 2026, HENNGE successfully transferred its stock listing from the Growth Market to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. By expanding into new technology domains through initiatives like establishing "HENNGE AI Inc.", HENNGE continues to empower digital transformation and enhance long-term corporate value. Over the past three years, revenue expanded rapidly from ¥6.78 billion to ¥10.92 billion, with FY2026 Q3 ARR reaching ¥12.52 billion, supported by over 3.14 million contract users and a low 0.30% churn rate. HENNGE focuses on maximizing ARR and LTV by strengthening branding, acquiring top talent, and founding "HENNGE AI Inc." for AI governance. Full-year FY2026 forecasts project ¥12.83 billion in revenue and ¥2.06 billion in operating profit, alongside a revised annual dividend of ¥11 per share. The audio and written content of this podcast are intended to help listeners understand the general business conditions and publicly available information of major listed companies in Japan. They do not constitute investment advice, investment recommendations, or investment solicitations.

  2. 3d ago

    SCREEN (7735) The Hidden Giant of AI Chips Dominating Semiconductor Cleaning #Updated for Oct. 30 Interim Results

    SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a premier global leader in precision equipment manufacturing. The company operates through four primary business segments: Semiconductor Production Equipment (SPE), Graphic Arts Equipment (GA), Display Production Equipment and Coater (FT), and PCB-Related Equipment (PE). SPE serves as the central growth driver, generating 80.2% of total net sales (¥605.7 billion) in FY2026. SCREEN maintains the No. 1 global market share in semiconductor cleaning equipment, including single-wafer processors, batch-type systems, and spin scrubbers. By leveraging its core proprietary technologies in surface processing, coating, and direct imaging, SCREEN provides highly competitive solutions to propel global AI, advanced logic foundry, and memory semiconductor innovation. Under its medium-term plan "Value Up Further 2026", SCREEN's strategic growth is driven by surging AI demand across advanced logic/foundry and HBM memory, complemented by expansion in Advanced Packaging and boosted capacity investments (including Nagaokakyo and the US ATCA center, with Capex expanded to ¥58.0 billion). Backed by a projected CY2026 WFE market of $155 billion (+25%), SCREEN forecasts record FY2027 performance with net sales of ¥743.0 billion and operating income of ¥156.5 billion (21.1% operating margin). Annual dividend forecast is set at ¥183 per share (post 1:2 stock split). ----------------- FY2027 H1 Update Start ------------------- Positive Signals / Bullish Catalysts (FY2027 H1 Update)1. Aggressive Growth Investment (Capex Upward Revision) Full-year Capex raised by ¥15.0B to ¥58.0B (up from ¥43.0B previously) to accelerate capacity expansion at the Nagaokakyo plant and push forward US R&D operations (ATCA center), demonstrating strong management confidence in AI-driven demand (advanced logic & HBM).2. Robust Shareholder Returns (¥183 Annual Dividend Forecast) Decided H1 dividend of ¥60/share and maintained full-year dividend forecast at ¥183/share (post 1:2 stock split), adhering to its >30% payout ratio policy and marking a significant YoY dividend hike.3. Upward Revision of H2 Net Sales & Guidance Intact Maintained record full-year guidance (Net Sales: ¥743.0B, Operating Income: ¥156.5B, OP Margin: 21.1%) while revising H2 net sales forecast upward from ¥426.0B to ¥434.6B.4. Favorable Macro WFE Market Outlook Revised CY2026 global WFE market forecast up to $155B (+25% YoY) and projected CY2027 to reach $200B, creating strong medium-to-long-term industry tailwinds for SPE growth.5. Narrowing Corporate & R&D Expenses Full-year operating loss in "Corporate/Adjustments" (including headquarters R&D) narrowed by ¥1.5B (from -¥12.0B to -¥10.5B). Negative Signals / Bearish Risks (FY2027 H1 Update)1. Loss of FX Safety Buffer & Masking of Core Profit Pressures Assumed USD rate raised from ¥145 to ¥150/USD. Despite the FX tailwind (+¥1.3B OP per ¥1 USD depreciation), full-year OP guidance was kept unchanged at ¥156.5B, raising concerns that underlying cost inflation or order shifts are being masked by currency tailwinds while eliminating future FX buffers.2. H1 FY2027 Performance Shortfall 1H Net Sales (¥308.4B, -¥8.6B vs. July guidance) and Operating Income (¥54.5B, -¥1.5B vs. guidance) both missed targets. The core SPE segment also underperformed guidance (Sales: ¥251.3B, -¥8.7B; OP: ¥57.5B, -¥3.0B).3. High Execution Risk in H2-Heavy SPE Backlog Reaching full-year SPE targets (Sales: ¥620.0B, OP: ¥159.0B) requires an aggressive H2 surge to ¥368.7B in sales and ¥101.5B in OP (H2 OP margin of 27.5%), heightening sensitivity to customer acceptance timing and shipping delays.4. Sharp Guidance Cut in FT Segment (Advanced Packaging) Full-year FT operating income slashed from ¥2.5B (5.8% margin) to ¥1.0B (2.4% margin), with H2 OP plummeting to ¥0.2B (0.9% margin) due to initial integration costs of the Advanced Packaging business and panel display investment fluctuations.5. PE Segment H1 Deficit PE (PCB Equipment) 1H OP fell into a ¥0.1B deficit (vs. ¥0 forecast), reflecting prolonged softness in the PCB equipment market.6. Fixed Cost Inflation (-¥32.0B YoY) & Depreciation Risk Fixed costs exerted a -¥32.0B drag on YoY operating profit due to higher R&D and personnel expenses. The Capex expansion to ¥58.0B will further increase future depreciation burdens. ----------------- FY2027 H1 Update End ------------------- The audio and written content of this podcast are intended to help listeners understand the general business conditions and publicly available information of major listed companies in Japan. They do not constitute investment advice, investment recommendations, or investment solicitations.

  3. Oct 17

    Kioxia (285A) Epic Comeback: Inside the ¥800B Buyback and the High-Speed AI Money Machine

    Kioxia Holdings Corporation, formerly Toshiba Memory, is a pioneer and global leader in flash memory and SSD solutions. In 1987, the company invented the world's first NAND flash memory, and in 2007, introduced the revolutionary 3D flash memory technology, "BiCS FLASH™". Anchored by its long-standing manufacturing joint venture with Western Digital (SanDisk), Kioxia offers a comprehensive lineup of cutting-edge storage products for smartphones, client PCs, cloud data centers, and generative AI infrastructure. Following its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in December 2024, Kioxia remains dedicated to advancing storage memory technologies that shape the digital future. [Future Direction & Outlook] Driven by booming AI storage demand, Kioxia achieved record FY2025 revenue of ¥2.34 trillion, followed by an all-time high FY2027 Q1 revenue of ¥1.77 trillion while establishing a net cash position. Key strategic focus areas include expanding mass production of 245TB high-capacity QLC SSDs for AI inference servers and advancing 8th and 10th-generation BiCS FLASH™ technology. For FY2027 Q2, guidance forecasts revenue of ¥2.39 trillion and Non-GAAP operating profit of ¥1.90 trillion, sustaining strong growth momentum. The audio and written content of this podcast are intended to help listeners understand the general business conditions and publicly available information of major listed companies in Japan. They do not constitute investment advice, investment recommendations, or investment solicitations.

  4. Oct 10

    KU Holdings (9856) Expands Its Import Dealership Empire and Consolidate Luxury

    KU Holdings Co., Ltd. is a pure holding company engaged in the sales, maintenance, and repair of domestic and imported automobiles. Its main operating subsidiaries include KU Co., Ltd. for domestic and used vehicles, alongside authorized import dealerships for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI, and Jeep, such as Stern Setagaya, Stern Chuo, and Motoren Tomei-Yokohama. The company leverages a broad dealership network and strong aftermarket services as core strengths. For the fiscal year ended March 2026 (54th term), consolidated net sales reached 169,094 million yen, ordinary profit stood at 8,602 million yen, and net assets totaled 69,902 million yen. Supporting Data: Revenue expanded continuously from 153,346 million yen in FY3/23 to 169,094 million yen in FY3/26. In Q1 FY3/27, net sales rose 3.1% year-on-year to 42,485 million yen, with operating profit surging 26.6% to 2,081 million yen. Focus Directions: Accelerating import dealership expansion via M&A (e.g., acquiring Stern Nishitama and Stern Chuo) and enhancing operational efficiency. Outlook: For FY3/27, full-year forecasts target net sales of 170,000 million yen, operating profit of 8,100 million yen, and annual dividends of 58 yen per share. The audio and written content of this podcast are intended to help listeners understand the general business conditions and publicly available information of major listed companies in Japan. They do not constitute investment advice, investment recommendations, or investment solicitations.

  5. Oct 3

    Idemitsu Kosan (5019) Japan’s Oil Giant Betting $12B on Solid-State Batteries, SAF, and AI Immersion Cooling

    Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese comprehensive energy and materials company guided by its core philosophy of "Respect for Human Beings" and "Truly Inspired". The company operates globally across foundational sectors such as fuel oils and basic chemicals, alongside high-performance materials—including OLED materials and lithium solid electrolytes—power, renewable energy, and resources. Leveraging its extensive technological expertise, Idemitsu ensures a stable energy supply while actively driving business portfolio transformation. In collaboration with strategic partners like Toyota Motor Corporation, the company is accelerating the commercialization of solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, alongside low-carbon initiatives such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and chemical recycling of used plastics to advance a carbon-neutral future. Under its FY2026–2030 Medium-Term Management Plan, Idemitsu plans a total 5-year investment of 1.8 trillion yen, allocating 830 billion yen to GRIT (existing business foundation) and 810 billion yen to GROWTH & CNX (growth and decarbonization). Key focus areas include reinforcing stable refinery operations and accelerating the commercialization of solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries and SAF. Financially, Idemitsu targets an adjusted EBT of 360 billion yen, an ROE of 13%+, an ROIC of 7%+, and a total payout ratio of 50%+ by FY2030. The audio and written content of this podcast are intended to help listeners understand the general business conditions and publicly available information of major listed companies in Japan. They do not constitute investment advice, investment recommendations, or investment solicitations.

  6. Sep 27

    Rakuten (4755) Multi-Billion Mobile Gamble: From Towering Debt to First Q2 Profit in 6 Years

    Founded in 1997, Rakuten Group, Inc. is a leading Japanese global internet services company. Guided by its mission to empower individuals and society through innovation, Rakuten operates over 70 diverse services worldwide. Its core business is structured around three main segments: Internet Services (e.g., Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Travel), FinTech (e.g., Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Securities), and Mobile (Rakuten Mobile). Anchored by the unified "Rakuten Ecosystem," single sign-on ID, and loyalty point program, the company connects approximately 1.9 billion global users and over 100 million members in Japan. Driven by robust cross-use across its multi-service network, Rakuten achieved a record-high consolidated annual revenue of 2.5 trillion yen in FY2025. Disclosures over the past three years highlight Rakuten's strategic focus on expanding mobile-ecosystem synergies, accelerating AI-driven efficiency, and optimizing debt structure. Supported by Q2 2026 data, quarterly revenue reached a record 665.5 billion yen (+11.6% YoY) and net profit hit 27.2 billion yen (first Q2 net profit in 6 years), with mobile subscriptions growing to 10.75 million lines. Looking ahead, Rakuten targets high single-digit revenue growth for FY2026 alongside full-year profitability across Non-GAAP operating income, pre-tax profit, and net income. The audio and written content of this podcast are intended to help listeners understand the general business conditions and publicly available information of major listed companies in Japan. They do not constitute investment advice, investment recommendations, or investment solicitations.

  7. Sep 20

    ARCHION (543A): Toyota & Daimler Join Forces! The Commercial Vehicle Giant’s Path to a 10% Margin

    ARCHION Corporation is a holding company established through the business integration of Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market on April 1, 2026 (TSE: 543A). Supported by Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor as key shareholders, ARCHION leverages the extensive production networks, sales channels, and strong customer bases of both brands. Guided by its mission to "connect the mobility of people and goods to create a prosperous future", the company focuses on commercial vehicles and aims to accelerate synergies in zero-emission technologies—such as EVs and fuel cells—as well as autonomous driving and connected services to deliver sustainable transport solutions globally. In Q1 FY2027, ARCHION recorded revenue of ¥597.9 billion on 60,000 units sold. Its primary growth direction focuses on an "Integrated Platform Strategy," underscored by the joint announcement of new medium-duty trucks (Hino Ranger / Fuso Fighter) and deeper CASE technology collaboration. For the full FY2027, ARCHION forecasts revenue of ¥2,425 billion and operating profit of ¥110 billion (excluding negative goodwill). Reflected with a provisional negative goodwill gain of ¥233.2 billion, updated full-year operating profit reaches ¥343.2 billion. The audio and written content of this podcast are intended to help listeners understand the general business conditions and publicly available information of major listed companies in Japan. They do not constitute investment advice, investment recommendations, or investment solicitations.

  8. Sep 12

    IDOM (7599) From Purchasing Giant to Retail Powerhouse, Transforming Japan's Used Car Market

    IDOM Inc. (TSE Prime: 7599), founded in 1994, is a leading Japanese automotive company specializing in pre-owned vehicle purchasing and retail sales. Operating primarily under its flagship "Gulliver" brand, IDOM has successfully transformed its core business from a pure purchasing shop network into a high-value retail model backed by large-scale dealerships and integrated maintenance centers. Today, it holds a top-tier market share of approximately 6% in Japan's retail used car market. According to the latest disclosure for FY2027 Q1 (March–May 2026), IDOM generated net sales of 159.61 billion yen (+15.5% YoY) and an operating profit of 4.36 billion yen (+15.4% YoY), driven by a record Q1 retail volume of 45,558 units. IDOM focuses on balancing ROIC with growth, driven by expanding large-scale stores with maintenance facilities (targeting 96 cumulative stores by FY2027-end) and increasing LTV via ancillary products. In FY2027 Q1, IDOM optimized inventory (reducing inventory value by 7% vs FY2026-end) while improving its retail gross profit per unit index by 10% YoY to 110. For the full year, IDOM forecasts net sales of 629.0 billion yen (+11.8% YoY) and an operating profit of 24.0 billion yen (+18.8% YoY). The audio and written content of this podcast are intended to help listeners understand the general business conditions and publicly available information of major listed companies in Japan. They do not constitute investment advice, investment recommendations, or investment solicitations.

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TSE Straight Road – IR Navigator Earnings Radio & Investor’s IR Insights. Easy-to-understand breakdowns of listed companies’ IR materials and Japanese stock earnings reports. Your watcher of Japan’s corporate earnings. Behind the scenes of listed companies. Untold stories of stocks and financial results. A money-viewing window into the market. Discover the secrets of Japanese stocks in just 8–25 minutes. Understandable Financial Statements 101 – Learn how to read a company’s report card. Enjoy your youth by reaching FIRE through Japanese NISA, DC, and iDeCo. Close your eyes and learn by ear — the blissful time for investment study.

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