Recruit Holdings Co Ltd (JP:6098)
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6098 Stock Chart & Stats
¥7801.00
¥130.00(1.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥7801.00
¥130.00(1.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥6,040.00 - ¥11,390.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.12M
Average Volume (3M)4.91M
Market Cap
¥14.82T
Enterprise Value¥14.22T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥725.58B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥186.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.9
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
108.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)350.37
Shares Outstanding1,472,504,200
10 Day Avg. Volume4,607,310
30 Day Avg. Volume4,913,210
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.65
Price to Book (P/B)5.86
Price to Sales (P/S)2.51
P/FCF Ratio14.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥11,400.00Price Target Upside46.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)440.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥4.02T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Profit MomentumSustained multi‑year revenue and net income expansion, with margins improving through 2025, signals a scalable business model and durable demand. This trajectory supports reinvestment, product development and resilience across cycles, underpinning medium‑term cash generation and profitability.
Strong Cash Generation & Low LeverageRobust operating cash flow and free cash flow growth, together with materially lower debt and sizable net cash, provide durable financial flexibility. This balance sheet strength supports strategic investments, buybacks and buffers against cyclical shocks without materially raising solvency risk.
Platform Scale & Monetization LeversLarge global user and client scale creates network effects and pricing leverage; double‑digit ARPJ growth in the U.S. demonstrates strong monetization per customer. Combined with MMT's GMV‑linked fee plans and AI initiatives, the company has structural levers to grow revenue and improve long‑term margins.
Bears Say
Japan HR Tech DownturnDeclines in the domestic HR Tech business—a core revenue base—indicate structural weakness and execution shortfalls in placement services. Prolonged softness requires sustained marketing investment and successful product fixes, otherwise aggregate growth and margins could deteriorate materially.
Declining U.S. Job Posting VolumesFalling posting volumes are a structural demand signal that can cap gross demand even as monetization improves. If lower posting trends persist, higher ARPJ may not fully offset volume declines, limiting sustainable revenue growth in Recruit's largest market.
Execution & Transition Risk (MMT / Placement)The shift to GMV fees, AI integration and internal reorganization require successful execution and client acceptance. Missed execution could delay targeted margin improvements and incremental revenue, and necessitate continued marketing or investments that compress margins over the medium term.
Recruit Holdings Co News
6098 FAQ
What was Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥6040.00 and its highest was ¥11390.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥14.82T.
When is Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥73.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥47.537 by ¥25.663.
Is Recruit Holdings Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Recruit Holdings Co Ltd pay dividends?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥12.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.27%. See more information on Recruit Holdings Co Ltd dividends here
What is Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 108.58.
How many shares outstanding does Recruit Holdings Co Ltd have?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd has 1,472,504,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥73.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥47.537. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.578%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Recruit Holdings Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6098
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Company Description
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. is a global human resource and staffing company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1960, the company operates through various segments, including Staffing, which provides temporary staffing services, and Solutions, which offers recruitment and workforce solutions. Recruit Holdings is also known for its significant investment in the online job marketplace Indeed and the professional networking site Glassdoor, positioning itself as a leader in the HR technology sector.
6098 Company Deck
6098 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call was positive: management delivered an upward revision to full-year guidance and raised EPS while reporting strong U.S. HR Technology monetization (double-digit ARPJ growth) and robust European trends. MMT provided a clear strategic evolution (GMV-linked fees, AI integration) with a tangible near-term revenue uplift (JPY ~12 billion expected from Beauty). However, the company flagged notable near-term headwinds—Japan revenue declines, planned marketing-driven margin compression in Q4, ongoing execution risks in placement and MMT transitions, and the impact of declining U.S. job postings—requiring continued monitoring. On balance, the stronger-than-expected top-line performance, record-high guidance and strategic initiatives outweigh the localized weaknesses and execution risks.View all JP:6098 earnings summaries6098 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥11,400.00
▲(46.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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