Digitalift: Q&A on the Second Quarter Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026
AI Storm and Other Stocks of Interest Identified by Changes in Trading Volume
Closing price, change from previous day, trading volume* R.E.C. 850 198200* Mobilus 3344 9389700* Yume Mitsuke-tai 1169 1902700* Digitalift 1137 15086200* Kairiki-ya 1505 177178600* Techno Alpha 1146 15029800* JSB 5860 600152600* iFreeJ 400D Bear 234
Stocks hitting upper or lower price limits in the afternoon session.
■Limit Up: <3089> Techno Alpha, <4208> UBE Corporation, <4436> Minkabu The Infonoid, <5031> MOI Co., Ltd., <6634> JN Group, <7946> Koyo-sha, <7946> Koyo-sha, <9244> Digitalift, <9941> Taiyo Bussan ■Limit Down: <4263> Sasmamed, <4588> Oncolys BioPharma Inc., <5852> ARESITY Co., Ltd., <6579> Logly Co., Ltd. ※Includes temporary limit up/down (indicative prices).
Aftermarket [stocks that moved / stocks that traded]
*WNI Weather <4825> 2173 +117: Increased the planned 40th anniversary commemorative dividend scheduled for the end of May 2026. *Daiko Tsusan <7673> 1854 +123: Revised upward its earnings and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending May 2026. *Enbio HD <6092> 937 +33: Acquired land and rights related to grid connection in Nagano Prefecture for the purpose of developing a battery storage facility for special high-voltage systems. *Village Vanguard <2769> 839 +28: Engages in the planning, importing, and wholesale of lifestyle-related products.
Digitalift --- Rebound, Launch of Integrated BI Tool 'LIFT Engine'
The company announced that it will begin offering its proprietary integrated BI tool, "LIFT Engine," which standardizes digital marketing support while creating value, starting from June 2026. This is being viewed as a positive development. The implementation of this tool will allow the company’s consultants to focus on dialogue and co-creation of value with clients, contributing to improvements in client outcomes and delivered value. Additionally, this aligns with the initiatives outlined in the company’s mid-term management plan, 'DL100-2030.'
Stocks that moved or traded actively in the morning session.
*FIG <4392> 1360 yen - The significant earnings growth reported in the first quarter continues to be positively evaluated. *Tes Holdings <5074> 1080 yen +150 yen - The company is well-received due to a series of orders for battery installation projects. *TOKYO BASE <3415> 379 yen +47 yen - Anticipation for improved supply-demand conditions driven by share buybacks. *Quants Research Holdings <9552> 814 yen +98 yen - Continued positive evaluation for the shift to profit growth in the first half and substantial share buybacks. *KLab <3656> 342 yen +38 yen - "Dragon
Steady performance, with a focus on the firmness of downside support [Emerging Markets Individual Stock Strategy].
[Emerging Market Stock Strategy] The emerging market is expected to remain firm today. In the U.S. stock market on August 18, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded by gaining 159.95 points (+0.32%) to close at 49,686.12. Although warnings from President Trump regarding Iran stating that "time is running out" weighed on stock prices, the Dow turned positive in the final trading session after it was revealed that President Trump had canceled a planned attack on Iran, while the Nasdaq reduced its losses.
Digitalift: Semiannual Report – Fiscal Year 14 (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026)
Express News | [Test] Digitalift Inc 9244.t 6-Mth Group Net Profit 70 Mln Yen Vs Profit 2 Mln Yen, 2025/26 Forecast Profit 111 Mln Yen (+2.8%)
Express News | [Test] Digitalift Inc 9244.t 6-Mth Group Recurring Profit 115 Mln Yen Vs Profit 7 Mln Yen, 2025/26 Forecast Profit 196 Mln Yen (+5.9%)
Express News | [Test] Digitalift Inc 9244.t 6-Mth Group Operating Profit 119 Mln Yen Vs Profit 4 Mln Yen, 2025/26 Forecast Profit 210 Mln Yen (+12.0%)
Digitalift: Supplementary Explanation Materials for the Second Quarter Results of the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026
Digitalift: Interim Financial Results for the Second Quarter (Half-Year) of the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)
Recruit Holdings, Japan Post Holdings, Marui Group, Mitsubishi UFJ (15th) (6054-9994)
※The above calendar is a tentative schedule and may be subject to change based on corporate circumstances. --------------------------------------- May 15 (Fri) <6054> Livsense <6061> Uniba Horticulture <6071> IBJ <6081> Allied Archi <6082> RideOn Express <6092> Enbio HD <6096> RareJob <6098> Recruit
Digital Core REIT (DCRU) Gets a Buy From UOB Kay Hian
Kintetsu Department Store --- Upward revision to 6.7 billion yen from 5.4 billion yen for operating profit (corrected).
The following corrections have been made: (Incorrect) <9244> Lyft Inc → (Correct) <8244> Kintetsu Department Store. The company announced a revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2026. Projected revenue was revised upward from 121 billion yen to 125.4 billion yen, and operating profit was revised upward from 5.4 billion yen to 6.7 billion yen. This revision reflects strong performance at the 'Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Official Store,' as well as duty-free sales exceeding previous forecasts, leading to expectations that revenue, operating profit, and ordinary profit will surpass earlier projections.
Lyft Inc.—First-quarter operating profit turned to a positive 72 million yen.
The company announced its first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending September 2026, reporting a 12.2% year-on-year increase in revenue to 910 million yen and an operating profit of 72 million yen, compared to an operating loss of 8 million yen in the same period last year. The acquisition of contracts aligned with the year-end peak sales season across group companies contributed to revenue growth. Although selling, general, and administrative expenses increased due to organizational enhancements, ongoing improvements in profitability have been achieved through the review of client portfolios within the group companies.
Nippon Chemi-Con has upwardly revised its net profit forecast to 3 billion yen from 1.5 billion yen as of March 26.
Nippon Chemicon <6997> announced a revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, upwardly revising its net profit from 1.5 billion yen to 3 billion yen due to the recording of approximately 1.7 billion yen in extraordinary gains as settlement money. Additionally, the company formulated the outline of a new three-year medium-term management plan covering fiscal years 2026 through 2028. [Positive Evaluation] <9244> Lyft Inc., <6997> Nippon Chemicon, <429A> Techsendo, and <2778> Palemo HD Full-Year.
Digitalift: Supplementary Explanation Materials for the First Quarter Results for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026
Digitalift: First Quarter Financial Results Briefing for the September 2026 Fiscal Year [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)