As a featured stock, ELEMENTS announced the launch of a new online identity verification service method through NTT Docomo-related operations. In addition, developments in earnings and business strategies, mainly at Furuno Electric and Osaka Organic Chemical Industry, have been reported.
ELEMENTS announced that it will begin the phased rollout of a new identity verification method using its group company LIQUID at shops under NTT Docomo, boosting the stock. The new method uses facial recognition to match the IC chip on an identity verification document with a facial image captured at the shop.
Toho Holdings announced its intention to end consideration of the acquisition of PHC Holdings, drawing market attention to related developments. As a result, buying pressure has prevailed in Toho HD's stock.
Furuno Electric raised its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027, increasing its outlook for revenue and operating profit as well as its dividend forecast, which was well received by the market. Demand in its core marine equipment business has remained firm.
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry raised its full-year forecast, increasing its outlook for revenue and net profit and raising its year-end dividend. Growth in demand related to semiconductor materials and progress in passing on costs contributed to the results.
Following the disclosure of comments on Gakken Holdings' announcement that it had begun a bidding process for the sale of Gakken Cocofan, investors began to anticipate progress in the reorganization of its business portfolio.