May 18 [Today's Investment Strategy]

[FISCO Select Stocks] [Material Stocks] Life Drink Company <2585> ¥1,253 (as of May 15) manufactures and sells mineral water, tea-based beverages, and carbonated drinks. The company announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, reporting an operating profit of ¥5.326 billion (up 12.3% year-on-year), surpassing the previous forecast of ¥5.220 billion. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the operating profit is projected to reach ¥6.500 billion (up 22.0% year-on-year), driven by contributions from three production lines, cost improvements, and growth in the vending machine business. However, concerns persist regarding the deterioration of the Middle East situation.

Fisco Japan08:00

Focus on Santec and Ferrotec.

At the U.S. stock market last weekend on the 15th, the NY Dow closed down $537.29 at 49,526.17, the Nasdaq Composite fell 410.08 points to 26,225.14, and Chicago‑based Nikkei 225 futures settled at 61,825 yen, 215 yen lower than the Osaka midday level. The exchange rate was 158.60–158.70 yen per U.S. dollar. In today's Tokyo market, Ebara Corp. <6361> reported an 18.4% increase in first‑quarter operating profit, while Life Drink C <25> announced that operating profit is expected to rise 12.3% year over year and 22.0% for the current fiscal year.

Fisco Japan07:15

Iida Group Boosts Profit and Dividend as It Eyes Further Growth in FY2027

TipRanksMay 15 17:05

Express News | [Test] Iida Group Holdings Co Ltd 3291.t 2026 Group (Ifrs) Pretax Profit 89.94 Bln Yen (+21.0%) Vs Profit 74.32 Bln Yen, 2026/27 Forecast Profit 95.50 Bln Yen (+6.2%)

BreakingsMay 15 15:30

Iida Group Holdings: Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ended March 2026 [IFRS] (Consolidated)

JPXMay 15 15:30 · Announcements

Iida Group Holdings FY Net Y63.32B Vs Net Y50.70B

Dow JonesMay 15 15:30