SUMITOMO BAKELITE COMPANY LIMITED <4203> surged in afternoon trade to hit a fresh all-time high. Around 11:30 a.m., the company reported revenue of 319.867 billion yen and net profit of 28.014 billion yen (up 45.3% year-on-year) for the fiscal year ended March 2026, both exceeding prior guidance. The upward revision fueled buying interest, particularly in its core semiconductor materials unit, which saw robust growth driven by AI-related demand and strong performance in China. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the firm expects revenue to rise 5.4% to 337 billion yen, with a planned dividend hike to 120 yen.

UNITED ARROWS LTD. <7606> extended its rally to a new yearly high. Following its 12:30 p.m. announcement, the retailer projected an operating profit of 10 billion yen (up 9.6%) on revenue of 166.18 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Sentiment was further bolstered by a dividend hike to 92 yen and a share buyback program of up to 1 million shares (3.6% of outstanding stock) valued at 2 billion yen. Under its new medium-term plan through fiscal 2029, the firm aims to boost profitability and its overseas footprint.

KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION <9766> climbed for a fourth straight session. The company projects its fourth consecutive year of record earnings for the fiscal year ending March 2027, with net profit reaching 101 billion yen. Investors welcomed a dividend hike to 224 yen. Its Digital Entertainment unit remains strong, with upcoming releases in the "Metal Gear," "SILENT HILL," and "Castlevania" franchises. Its "eFootball" title, which surpassed 1 billion downloads, is expected to benefit from the June World Cup.

YKT CORPORATION <2693> hit its daily limit on speculative bids. The micro-cap electronics machinery trader (market cap approx. 3 billion yen) saw aggressive buying from retail investors and short-term traders. First-quarter operating profit reached 210 million yen, already surpassing the full-year target of 190 million yen. While guidance remains unchanged, expectations for an upward revision continue to stimulate the low-priced stock.

THE MONOGATARI CORPORATION <3097> hit its daily limit as nine-month operating profit jumped 31.4% to 9.125 billion yen, achieving 85% of its full

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