Shin-Etsu Chemical and Okasan Securities have been upgraded to "Bullish."
On the 28th, Okasan Securities upgraded the rating of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. <4063.T> from "Hold" to "Bullish." The Target Price has been raised from 5,100 yen to 5,500 yen. There are signs of improvement in the business environment for 300mm silicon wafers. Provided by Wealth Advisor Co.
Rating information (investment decision change - part 1) = Resona HD, Taiyo HD, ETC.
◎ Nomura Securities (3-tier system: Buy > neutral > Reduce) Resona HD <8308.T> --- "neutral" → "Buy", 1150 yen → 1400 yen ◎ Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities (3-tier system: Overweight > Equal Weight > Underweight) Taiyo HD <4626.T> --- "Equal Weight" → "Overweight", 3900 yen → 6200 yen ◎ Okasan Securities (3-tier system: Bullish > Hold > Bearish) Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063.T> --- "Hold"
<Rating Change Observation> Upgrading of Mitsukoshi Isetan / Taiyo HD, downgrade of Tokyo Metro, ETC.
◎ New and resumed: Mitsukoshi Isetan <3099.T> ― Internet-based at the top of three tiers. ◎ Upgrade: Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063.T> ― Domestic mid-sized at the top of three tiers. Taiyo HD <4626.T> ― Bank-based at the top of three tiers. Resona HD <8308.T> ― Domestic major at the top of three tiers. ◎ Downgrade: Tokyo Steel <5423.T> ― Domestic mid-sized in the middle of five tiers. Tokyo Metro <9023.T> ― Foreign-affiliated at 4th place in five tiers. Misumi Group <9962.T> ― Domestic medium-sized in the middle of five tiers.
Rating [Securities companies rating]
Upgrades - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous After ------------------------------------------------------ <4626> Taiyo HD Morgan S "Equal Weight" "Overweight" <4063> Shin-Etsu Chemical Okasan "Hold" "Bullish" Downgrades - Bearish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous After ------------------------------------------------------ <5
On the 29th, the ADR trends show that Shin-Etsu Chemical, Sony Group Corp, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, ETC are performing well in yen terms.
On the 29th, the ADRs (American Depositary Receipt) had a nearly broad increase compared to the Tokyo closing price on the 28th when converted to yen. In yen conversion, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063.T>, Sony Group Corp <6758.T>, Kawasaki Heavy Industries <7012.T>, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306.T>, and Sumitomo Trust <8309.T> saw increases. Omron <6645.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, Mitsui Sumitomo <8316.T>, ORIX <8591.T>, and Nitori Holdings <9843.T> also remained strong. Provided by Wealth.
After the buying phase, individual stock selection will be guided by the financial results.
The Nikkei average has risen for four consecutive trading days. It ended trading at 35,839.99 yen, up 134.25 yen (with an estimated Volume of 2 billion 10 million shares). Following the purchase of tech stocks in the US market last weekend and favorable movements from major companies' earnings reports, the Nikkei average started with a buying lead, shortly rising to 36,075.26 yen after the trading began, recovering to the 36,000 yen level for the first time in about four weeks since April 1. Additionally, due to the yen depreciating to around 143 yen per dollar, export-related stocks were repurchased.
Japanese Stocks Rise 0.4%
Stocks that moved and those that were traded in the front market.
*Toyota Industries Corporation <6201> 16225 - reports suggest consideration for privatization of stocks. *Aichi Steel Corporation <5482> 8840 +1200 recognized for last period's double-digit profit increase and significant dividend increase plan this period. *Kinden Corporation <1944> 3838 +417 this period's guidance exceeds consensus. *Mitsui E&S Holdings <7003> 1857 +199 reports indicate the Trump administration's request for Japan for dual-use shipbuilding, regarded as a buying opportunity. *Anritsu Corporation <6754> 1401.5 +122 exceeds expectations.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Profit Up 2.7% in Fiscal 2025
Kinden, Yamazaki Pan ETC (additional) Rating
Downgrade - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After--------------------------------------------------------------<6523> PHCHD Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Under Weight" <8591> ORIX Morgan Stanley "Over Weight" "Equal Weight" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After------------------------------------
The Nikkei average is up about 260 yen, with the top gaining stocks being Shin-Etsu Chemical, Ryohin Keikaku, Toyota, ETC.
On the 28th, around 11 AM, the Nikkei average stock price was trading at around 35,970 yen, approximately 260 yen higher than the previous weekend. At 9:34 AM, it hit 36,075.26 yen, up 369.52 yen. Afterwards, due to a lack of clues, it seems to be pushed down by selling as it waits for a rebound. The dollar-yen exchange rate is in a range of 143.70 yen, showing little movement. Among the stocks included in the Nikkei average, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063.T>, Ryohin Keikaku <7453.T>, and Toyota <.
The Nikkei average is up about 180 yen, but after the buying spree, it seems to be facing resistance at higher levels = session before noon on the 28th.
On the 28th at around 10:02 AM, the Nikkei Stock Average was trading around 35,890 yen, up about 180 yen compared to the previous weekend. At 9:34 AM, it reached 36,075 yen and 26 sen, up 369 yen and 52 sen, marking the first time in about a month that it has recovered to the 36,000 yen range during trading hours since the first of the month. On the local market on the 25th, U.S. markets saw gains in technology stocks, with the NY Dow and the Nasdaq Composite Index both rising for four consecutive days. Japanese stocks also saw early buying thanks to the rise in U.S. stocks and stability in the foreign exchange market. However, Buy
April 28th [Today's Investment Strategy]
[Fisco Selected Stocks]【Material Stocks】Hokkan Holdings <5902> 1,699 yen (4/25) Engaged in food cans, PET bottles, and filling business. The profit forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2025 has been revised upward. The estimated operating profit is 4.5 billion yen (up 2.5% from the previous year). This is an upward revision of about 9% from the previous financial estimates, resulting in a projected increase in profit. Revenue is expected to be lower than the previous forecast, but due to cost reductions in factory expenses and Logistics costs, profit has been upwardly revised. The year-end Dividends have been set at 70 yen.
Astellas Pharma and Hokkan Holdings are in the spotlight, while Nitto Denko and Yamazaki Baking seem to be underperforming.
Last weekend on the 25th, in the US Stocks market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 20.10 points to 40,113.50, the Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 216.90 points to 17,382.94, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures were up by 220 yen compared to the Osaka daytime at 36,000 yen. The exchange rate was 1 dollar = 143.70-80 yen. In today's Tokyo market, Astellas Pharma <4503>, which experienced a significant increase in operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2025, at 60.8% growth from a previous financial estimate of a 56.9% decline.
On the 25th, the trend of ADR = Shin-Etsu Chemical, Denso, Mitsubishi UFJ, etc. showed high values when converted to yen.
On the 25th, the ADRs (American Depositary Receipts), when converted to yen, were mostly higher compared to the Tokyo closing price from the previous Friday. In yen terms, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063.T>, Denso <6902.T>, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306.T>, Mizuho <8411.T>, and Nomura <8604.T> all saw gains. Daiichi Sankyo <4568.T>, Sony Group Corp <6758.T>, TDK <6762.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, NTT <9432.T> also performed steadily. Provided by Wealth Advisors.
Shin-Etsu Chemical and others announced a Share Buyback on April 25.
The companies that announced the establishment of their own stock acquisition limit on April 25 (Friday) are as follows: <4063> Shin-Etsu Chemical 0.2 billion shares (10.2%) 500 billion yen (from May 25, 2021, to April 26, 2024) <4568> Daiichi Sankyo 80 million shares (4.3%) 200 billion yen (from May 1, 2025, to March 26, 2024) <7259> Aisin Seiki 0.1 billion 30 million shares (17.2%) 120 billion yen (from May 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026) <6857> AdvanTech 19 million shares (2.6%) 70 billion yen (from May 7, 2025 -
Japan Post, upward revision on March 25, ordinary profit 810 billion yen, down from 760 billion yen.
Japan Post <6178> announced a revision of its financial estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The ordinary profit was revised upwards from 760 billion yen to 810 billion yen. While the profit estimates for the five postal banks <7182> and Japan Post Insurance <7181> will be revised upwards in November 2024 due to improved operating conditions and increased Asset Management revenue, the consolidated financial estimates for the full year are uncertain, particularly regarding the impact on future profits and losses from the upcoming postal rate revision at its consolidated subsidiary, Japan Post.
Express News | Shin-Etsu Chemical Q4 Earning per ADS $0.17 Down From $0.19 YoY, Sales $4.14B Up From $3.986B YoY
Japanese stock buybacks this week (4/21~4/25)
――――4/21――――$Shinwa(7607.JP)$ will cancel 600K shares, 4.16% of its outstanding shares, with a cancellation date of 5/12.――――4/23――――$Fanuc(6954.JP)$ will buy back up to 12.5 million shares, 1.34%
Key points of attention for the PTS on the 25th = Advantest, Anritsu, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Fujitsu, ETC.
▽ Advantest <6857.T>, the consolidated operating profit Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is 242 billion yen (a 6% increase compared to the previous period). The assumed Exchange Rates are 140 yen to 1 dollar and 155 yen to 1 euro. It is viewed that the impact of tariff measures on business and performance is minimal. ▽ Anritsu <6754.T>, the consolidated operating profit Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is 15 billion yen (a 24% increase compared to the previous period). Formulated based on the situation before the tariff measures by the USA are implemented. ▽ Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063.T>, the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026 (