The Nikkei extended its winning streak to 4 sessions, with technology stocks leading the buying, while NEXON hit its daily price limit after announcing a special dividend. Meanwhile, Trend Micro hit its daily price limit down following a downward revision, while Trial Holdings reported higher profit in its earnings results.
The Nikkei Stock Average extended its winning streak to 4 sessions, supported by gains in major US market indexes and buying of technology stocks. In the Tokyo market, buying led by technology stocks took the lead and strengthened expectations of further gains, although profit-taking was also seen.
NEXON reported first-half operating profit of ¥89.4 billion, up 12.8% year on year, and simultaneously announced that it would pay the ¥415-per-share special dividend announced at the end of July. No trades were executed during the trading session, and the closing price rose sharply that day.
Trend Micro reported first-half operating profit of ¥21.7 billion, down 23.5% year on year, and lowered its full-year operating profit forecast from ¥56.4 billion to ¥44.4 billion. Although sales grew, particularly in the corporate segment, costs increased, resulting in a challenging outlook in its earnings report.
Trial Holdings announced its results for the fiscal year ended June 2026, reporting operating profit of ¥30.3 billion, up 43.9% from the previous fiscal year. The integration benefits from its acquisition of Seiyu helped drive the improvement, and the company also indicated progress in integrating operations using Seiyu.