Nojima, Nisshin Seifun Group and Advantest were featured in Kabutan's midday edition, and several stocks announced upward revisions or share buybacks following their earnings releases, prompting market reactions.
The midday market news reported that Nojima had raised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, increasing revenue to ¥1.06 trillion and net profit to ¥54 billion. The share price reacted accordingly, and expectations spread that this would also lead to enhancements in other functions.
Nisshin Seifun Group announced a share buyback. The company will acquire up to 14 million shares, equivalent to 5.0% of total shares outstanding, or for a total acquisition cost of up to ¥20 billion. The acquisition period runs from 2 November to 23 June next year, and buying became dominant alongside the company's strong earnings.
Advantest raised its full-year forecast, increasing revenue from ¥1.714 trillion to ¥1.863 trillion and net profit from ¥660 billion to ¥741.5 billion. The company also announced a share buyback, and expectations spread that proactive capital investment would continue as AI demand expands and demand for testers remains strong.