YKT CORPORATION <2693> attracted strong buying interest. Trading in the 200 yen range with a market capitalization of approximately 3 billion yen, the micro-cap stock is drawing aggressive bids from retail investors and short-term traders. As an electronics machinery trading firm with a solid track record in the semiconductor field, YKT’s strengths lie in its technical expertise and consulting capabilities. First-quarter results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 (January-March), announced after the May 8 close, showed operating profit swinging to 210 million yen, against a loss of 154 million yen in the same period last year. This figure already exceeds the full-year forecast of 190 million yen. While the company maintained its guidance given it is only the first quarter, expectations for an upward revision are stimulating the low-priced stock. Despite concentrated shareholding?with specific investors accounting for more than half of outstanding shares?the stock is characterized by potential liquidity and frequent price surges.

THE MONOGATARI CORPORATION <3097> hit its daily limit. Following the May 8 close, the company reported consolidated results for the nine-month period through March 2026. Sales reached 112.103 billion yen (up 21.0% year-on-year) and operating profit rose to 9.125 billion yen (up 31.4%), buoyed by strong business conditions. The company has already achieved approximately 85% of its full-year operating profit target of 10.771 billion yen. Existing store sales in the domestic market rose 3.9% during the period, with the yakiniku, ramen, and Yuzuan categories all seeing growth in both customer traffic and average spending. Additionally, the opening of 95 new stores, including 47 overseas locations, contributed to earnings.

JINS HOLDINGS INC. <3046> surged to a fresh year-to-date high, marking its first gain in four days. Preliminary April sales data, released after the May 8 close, showed domestic same-store sales rose 10.5% year-on-year, the 39th straight month of growth. In addition to higher average ticket prices driven by continuous promotions and enhanced in-store service, seasonal merchandise and robust inbound demand bolstered performance. Total sales across all stores increased 18.2% compared to the prior year.

FOR STARTUPS, INC. <7089> accelerated its upward momentum to hit a new high. The company specializes in executive search for startups and recruitment consulting for corporations. Amid rising talent needs, an increase in successful placements and higher unit prices are driving revenue growth. For the fiscal year ended March 2026, operating profit reached 1.12 billion yen, a 2.5-fold increase. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company forecasts operating profit of 1.4 billion yen, up 25% year-on-year, expecting consecutive record highs. This performance has attracted large-scale funds to the stock.

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Source: MINKABU PRESS

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