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6098 Stock Chart & Stats
¥16605.00
¥455.00(3.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥16605.00
¥455.00(3.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥6,040.00 - ¥19,165.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.94M
Average Volume (3M)3.73M
Market Cap
¥26.12T
Enterprise Value¥15.22T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥853.05B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥178.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)46.8
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
141.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)411.88
Shares Outstanding1,472,504,200
10 Day Avg. Volume3,697,760
30 Day Avg. Volume3,732,023
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
¥20,675.00Price Target Upside24.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)555.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥4.25T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Cash ConversionMeaningful margin expansion alongside near-complete conversion of net income into free cash flow indicates stronger operating economics and high earnings quality. This should support reinvestment in platforms and AI, preserve resilience through labor-market cycles, and sustain shareholder returns.
High-growth HR Technology PlatformHR Technology combines substantial growth with an exceptionally high expected margin, showing that Recruit is scaling monetization rather than merely adding low-quality volume. Continued adoption of sponsored jobs and recruiting tools can strengthen platform economics over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage gives Recruit financial flexibility to fund product development, absorb labor-market volatility, and pursue strategic opportunities without depending heavily on external financing. The solid capitalization also reduces the risk that higher interest costs will erode operating gains.
Bears Say
Japan Fair Trade Commission InspectionThe unresolved regulatory inspection creates a durable uncertainty for the Japan Staffing business because potential remedies, costs, or operating changes have not been quantified. Guidance excludes any impact, so an adverse outcome could reduce earnings and constrain management flexibility.
Weak U.S. Hiring DemandA sustained contraction in U.S. job postings can limit the underlying volume available to Recruit’s largest HR Technology market, even while monetization improves. Prolonged employer caution could eventually pressure platform growth, customer budgets, and the durability of current revenue momentum.
Moderating Underlying Revenue GrowthThe slowdown in consolidated revenue growth indicates that recent earnings strength relies increasingly on margin expansion and monetization rather than broad-based top-line acceleration. If this pattern persists, it may limit operating leverage and reduce the pace at which Recruit compounds earnings.
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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 ¥19165.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥26.12T.
When is Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥145.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥109.588 by ¥35.892.
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 ¥13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.14%. 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 141.08.
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 ¥145.48 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥109.588. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.491%.
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 multifaceted enterprise that delivers human resources technology and a variety of business-oriented services. Its activities are organized into three primary divisions: HR Technology, Media & Solutions, and Staffing. The HR Technology division provides advanced digital platforms and tools aimed at simplifying recruitment and hiring for both prospective employees and organizations. The Media & Solutions segment manages a digital advertising ecosystem serving industries such as real estate, beauty, matrimonial services, travel, and food; it also offers cloud-based business management software to small and medium-sized enterprises. Furthermore, this division operates various media channels that publicize job vacancies and career opportunities to support client companies' talent acquisition strategies. Finally, the Staffing segment provides temporary personnel services across Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia. The company was founded in 1960 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
6098 Company Deck
6098 Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly positive, led by record Q1 consolidated results, substantial upward revisions to full-year guidance, strong HR Technology and U.S. monetization growth, expanding AI product adoption, and continued progress with GMV-linked business models. The main concerns were weaker U.S. hiring activity, forecasting uncertainty caused by rapid AI adoption, challenging staffing conditions in Europe and Australia, Japan-specific business headwinds, and the unresolved Japan Fair Trade Commission inspection. Highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.View all JP:6098 earnings summaries6098 Stock 12 Month Forecast
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