As the Nikkei 225 rebounded for the first time in 6 sessions, Shimizu Corporation announced an upward revision to its earnings forecast and an increased dividend, while Mitsui O.S.K. Lines conducted a share buyback and stock split. The report highlights the key points of the earnings results and market trends.
The Nikkei 225 rebounded for the first time in 6 sessions. Some AI-related stocks attracted buying, while the market also weakened at times in the latter half of the session, and the overall market remained firm.
As of noon, Shimizu Corporation’s first-half earnings showed operating profit of ¥88.1 billion, a substantial increase. The company raised its full-year forecast and increased its dividend per share to ¥89.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines reported first-half ordinary profit of ¥163.6 billion. The company announced a share buyback, a 1-for-3 stock split and changes to its shareholder benefits.
The announcements by both companies were reported as market stocks to watch, drawing attention to their share-price movements alongside the Nikkei 225’s performance.