Japanese Stocks Climb 0.3%
JP Movers | DeNA Rose 13.89%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, DeNA Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with DeNA(2432.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 13.89% to close at 4025.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was IHI(7013.JP),falling 3.78% to end at 9150.0 yen.
The Nikkei average is up by about 20 yen, with the top gainers among the selected stocks being DeNA, Ryohin Keikaku, and Chugai Pharmaceutical, etc.
On the 21st at 11:03 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 38,700 yen, down about 20 yen from the previous day. In the morning, the trading began with sell pressures due to the decline in US stocks on the 20th local time and yen appreciation against the dollar. After the selling pressure subsided, the market showed signs of a slowing decline; during a budget committee meeting in the House of Representatives, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated, "If long-term interest rates rise sharply, bond purchases will be increased flexibly." Excessive expectations for rising interest rates have receded, and at 10:43 AM, it was 130.77 yen higher at 38,808.
Rating information (Target Price change - part 2) = Daiwa House, Kikkoman, ETC.
◎ Mizuho Securities (three levels: Buy > Hold > underperform) Daiwa House <1925.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 5100 yen → 5500 yen Nihon Catalyzing <4114.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 2000 yen → 2100 yen Mercari <4385.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 2410 yen → 2620 yen Sumitomo Forestry <1911.T> -- "Hold" → "Hold", 6700 yen → 5000 yen Kadokawa <9468.T> -- "Hold" → "Hold", 3400 yen → 4000 yen
Trend Micro Sees Robust Growth in 2024 Earnings
Japan paper, NRI, ETC (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Change After --------------------------------------------------------- <3861> Oji Holdings Nomura "Neutral" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Change After --------------------------------------------------------- <4477> BASE Daiwa "2" "3"
Trend Micro's Earnings Call: Strong Growth Amid Challenges
February 19 [Today's Investment Strategy]
[Fisco Selected Stocks] 【Material Stocks】 Fusoh Chemical Industry <4368> 3500 yen (2/18) engages in ultra-high purity colloidal silica used in Food Additives such as malic acid and polishing materials for Semiconductor wafers. The performance Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025 have been revised upward. The operating profit is expected to be 160 yen (an increase of 44.3% compared to the previous term). This is an increase of about 18% from the previous estimate. Sales for the Semiconductor market are strong. The effects of the weak yen are also contributing. The year-end Dividends are set at 38 yen. The previous estimate was 35 yen, and the year-end of the previous term.
Focus on Fusso Chemicals and Konishi, the trends ETC seem to be weak.
In the US stock market yesterday, on the 18th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by $10.26 to 44,556.34, the Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 14.49 points to 20,041.26, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures were up by 10 yen compared to the Osaka daytime, reaching 39,300 yen. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 152.00-10 yen. In today's Tokyo market, Fusoh Chemicals <4368> announced an upward revision of the financial estimates and dividends for the fiscal year ending March 2025, reporting a special profit from the sale of investment securities amounting to 0.397 billion yen and implementing a 5.0 yen commemorative dividend for the 100th anniversary.
Trend Micro (ADR) (TMICY.US) will release its Earnings Reports on February 18.
$Trend Micro (ADR) (TMICY.US)$ will release its Earnings Reports on February 18; investors should pay attention. How was the previous performance? In Q4 2023, revenue was 64.966 billion yen, net income was -2.049 billion yen, and EPS was -14.88 yen. The accounting standards used for the above data are NonUS_GAAP. Futubull reminder: 1. There are no strict regulations on the division of accounting years for companies listed on the Hong Kong and U.S. stock markets; it is entirely decided by the enterprises themselves, so each Earnings Reports period can serve as the cutoff date for the company's annual report, instead of using the natural year as the fiscal year. 2
Trend Micro Incorporated (TMICY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Summary
Trend Micro Targets 6% Net Sales Growth and 25% Operating Income Growth for FY2025
Press Release: Trend Micro Reports Earnings Results for Q4 2024 and FY2024
Key points of interest in the PTS on the 18th = Fusosha Chemicals, Genepar, and Izu Shabote ETC.
▽ Fuson Chemicals <4368.T> has revised upward its consolidated operating profit Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025 from 13.5 billion yen to 16 billion yen (an increase of 44.4% compared to the previous period). Annual Dividends are projected to be 73 yen (previously estimated at 70 yen, with the last year being 66 yen). ▽ Genepa <3195.T> has acquired a patent for filling materials made from a blend of kapok fiber and down feathers, along with the corresponding manufacturing equipment and methods. ▽ Izu Shabote <6819.T> has revised its Dividends forecast and changed its Shareholder benefit program. ▽ Immuno Biological Research <4570>
Trend Micro: Notice regarding dividends from surplus
Trend Micro: Summary of Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending 2024/12 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)
Trend Micro FY Net Y34.36B Vs Net Y10.73B
Trend Micro Sees FY Net Y38.90B
<Today's main economic Indicators and schedule> US February NY Fed manufacturing Index ETF and NAHB Residence market Index ETF, etc.
【Domestic】 - 20-year government bond auction - Earnings Reports = Trend <4704.T> 【Overseas】 (Times are in Japan time) - 19:00 German February ZEW Economic Sentiment Index - 22:30 US February NY Fed Manufacturing Index - 24:00 US February NAHB Residence Market Index - Reserve Bank of Australia Board Meeting - Earnings Reports = (USA) Arista Networks, Medtronic, Toll Brothers Inc Provided by Wells Advisor Company.
P.A., Bridgestone Corporation Unsponsored ADR (17th)
※The above Calendar is merely a schedule and may change due to corporate circumstances. --------------------------------------- February 17 (Monday) <4766> PEA <5108> Bridgestone Corporation Unsponsored ADR --------------------------------------- February 18 (Tuesday) <4704> Trend ---------------------------