May 7 [Today's Investment Strategy]

[FISCO Select Stocks] [Material Stock] Seiko Epson <6724> at 2,095 yen (May 1): The company is involved in inkjet printers, crystal devices, robots, and more. It has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Operating profit was 49.5 billion yen (a 34.0% decrease from the previous term), below the original forecast of 67 billion yen due to the recording of goodwill impairment losses. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, operating profit is projected to increase by 73.5% year-over-year to 86 billion yen, as the company continues to capture steady demand despite risks such as rising crude oil prices and surging material costs.

Fisco JapanMay 7 08:00

Funds tend to concentrate in semiconductor and AI-related stocks.

[Opening Comments on Stock Market] On the 7th, the Japanese stock market is expected to open with many stocks showing a strong buying interest. On the 6th, the U.S. market saw the NY Dow rise by 612 points and the Nasdaq climb by 512 points. The ADP employment report indicated stability in the labor market, which was well received. Additionally, reports that the U.S. has prepared a memorandum of understanding toward ending hostilities with Iran, combined with a significant drop in crude oil futures prices, helped improve investor sentiment. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures were 2 points higher than Osaka’s close.

Fisco JapanMay 7 07:34

Epson and AREHD are drawing attention, while Tamron and Nikkato appear to be sluggish.

During Tokyo's five-day market holiday, the U.S. stock market saw the NY Dow drop by 152.87 dollars on the 1st of last week, fall by 557.37 dollars on the 4th, rise by 356.35 dollars on the 5th, and close at 49,910.59 dollars with a gain of 612.34 dollars on the 6th. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 222.14 points on the 1st of last week, fell by 46.64 points on the 4th, increased by 258.33 points on the 5th, and ended at 25,838.95 with a rise of 512.82 points on the 6th. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures on the 6th closed 2,690 yen higher compared to Osaka's daytime trading.

Fisco JapanMay 7 07:15

Epson reported a 34.0% decrease in operating profit to 49.5 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 26, and forecasts a 73.5% increase to 86.0 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 27.

Epson <6724> announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, reporting revenue of JPY 1.413251 trillion, up 3.7% year on year, and operating profit of JPY 49.558 billion, down 34% year on year. The Printing Solutions segment and the Manufacturing-related & Wearable Devices segment both posted revenue growth, while operating profit was weighed down by an impairment loss on a portion of the goodwill associated with its subsidiary Fiery. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, consolidated revenue is expected to increase by 2.

Fisco JapanMay 7 04:43

Alinco To Go Ex-Dividend On March 18th, 2027 With 23 JPY Dividend Per Share

May 4th (Japan Standard Time) - $Alinco(5933.JP)$ is trading ex-dividend on March 18th, 2027.Shareholders of record on March 20th, 2027 will receive 23 JPY dividend per share. The ex-dividend date

Futu NewsMay 4 18:25

Alinco To Go Ex-Dividend On September 17th, 2026 With 22 JPY Dividend Per Share

May 4th (Japan Standard Time) - $Alinco(5933.JP)$ is trading ex-dividend on September 17th, 2026.Shareholders of record on September 20th, 2026 will receive 22 JPY dividend per share. The ex-

Futu NewsMay 4 18:25