Aftermarket [stocks that moved / stocks that traded]

*Sony (6758) 3114 -16: Operating profit increased by 13.4% in the previous fiscal year and is forecast to grow by 10.5% this fiscal year. The company also announced a share buyback of up to 3.89% of issued shares. However, upward price movement appears limited. *Mimaki (6638) 1706 +153: Revised upward its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and implemented a commemorative dividend at the end of the previous fiscal year. *K's Holdings (8282) 1856 +100: Operating profit increased by 23.0% in the previous fiscal year and is projected to grow by 13.8% this fiscal year. *COOKPAD (2193) 128 -11: First quarter results.

Fisco JapanMay 8 15:10

Stocks that moved or traded actively in the morning session.

*FIG<4392> 429 yen - Developed automated equipment for advanced semiconductor packaging IC testing. *Scroll<8005> 1,597 yen - Significant dividend increase plan this term enhances yield attractiveness. *UserLocal<3984> 1,807 yen +207 - Announced favorable earnings, dividend increase, and introduction of a shareholder benefits program. *Daitron<7609> 3,780 yen +400 - Substantial profit growth in Q1 leads to upward revision of earnings forecast. *GMO Internet<4784> 669 yen +69 - Public offering acquisition group.

Fisco JapanMay 8 12:37

HENNGE---Stock Rises as the Company Announces Its Second Quarter Results for the Fiscal Period Ending September 2026

The stock rose. On the evening of the 7th, after the trading session ended, the company announced its second-quarter earnings for the fiscal year ending September 2026, which were viewed as positive news. The company reported revenue of 6.129 billion yen (a 17.7% increase from the same period last year) and operating income of 1.268 billion yen (an 8.7% increase), achieving both higher revenue and profit. HENNGE One, the growth driver of the group, maintained solid performance compared to the same period last year. Additionally, at the board meeting held on the same day, the company decided to distribute an interim dividend from retained earnings, with a record date of March 31, 2026 (3 yen per share).

Fisco JapanMay 8 09:56

HENNGE ranked among the notable performers, with first-half operating profit increasing by 13.3%, up from a 0.2% rise in the first quarter, reflecting an expansion in profit growth rate.

HENNGE <4475> has ranked among the top performers (as of 10:18 AM). The stock is sharply higher following the announcement of its first-half financial results after the close of trading yesterday. Operating profit reached 1.268 billion yen (a 13.3% increase year-on-year), improving from 530 million yen (a 0.2% increase) in the first quarter. Revenue from HENNGE One, the company's key growth driver, has remained solid. For the fiscal year ending September 2026, operating profit is forecasted at 2.057 billion yen (a 14.7% increase from the previous term). [As of May 8th, 10:18 AM]

Fisco JapanMay 8 09:35

Despite downward pressure from weak market sentiment and declines in U.S. stocks, the downside is likely to remain firm.

[Emerging Market Stock Strategy] The emerging market is expected to trade lower today. On September 7 in the U.S. stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 313.62 points (-0.63%) to 49,596.97, ending a two-day rally. Iran has yet to respond to the peace proposal presented by the Trump administration, and fading hopes for an end to the conflict caused crude oil prices to stabilize at lower levels, weighing on stock prices. Selling pressure is likely to dominate today's emerging market following declines in major U.S. indices yesterday.

Fisco JapanMay 8 07:20

Sumitomo Forestry reports a 38.5% decrease in operating profit for the first quarter, totaling 23.9 billion yen.

Sumitomo Forestry <1911> reported its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026, with revenue increasing 4% year-on-year to 532.063 billion yen and operating income decreasing 38.5% to 23.905 billion yen. In the overseas housing business, the Australian single-family home market performed favorably, leading to an increase in unit sales. Meanwhile, in the U.S. single-family home market, high mortgage interest rates and economic uncertainty continued to result in a wait-and-see attitude among homebuyers, causing a decline in unit sales. [Positive evaluation] <979

Fisco JapanMay 8 05:02