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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 - ¥18,215.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.94M
Average Volume (3M)4.20M
Market Cap
¥23.75T
Enterprise Value¥15.22M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥853.05B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥178.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.4
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS Estimate
141.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)411.88
Shares Outstanding1,472,504,200
10 Day Avg. Volume3,750,830
30 Day Avg. Volume4,195,346
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
¥17,500.00Price Target Upside5.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)531.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥4.21T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin ExpansionSustained margin expansion indicates improved operating leverage and profitability. The stronger margin base should help Recruit absorb cost pressures while converting future revenue growth into earnings more efficiently.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage limits interest and refinancing risk, preserving financial flexibility for technology investment, acquisitions, or resilience during weaker hiring conditions. Strong ROE also indicates effective use of the capital base.
Strong Cash ConversionCash generation closely matching earnings supports earnings quality and gives Recruit internally generated funding for product development and expansion. Robust free cash flow also improves resilience without requiring additional leverage.
Bears Say
Moderating Revenue GrowthSlower top-line expansion reduces the amount of operating leverage available and raises the importance of continued margin gains. If hiring demand remains subdued, platform monetization and staffing revenue may grow more slowly.
Cash Flow Coverage DragAlthough overall free cash flow is strong, cash conversion below operating profit points to working-capital or timing drag. Persistent slippage could reduce the cash available for investment and make reported earnings less immediately deployable.
Labor-Market SensitivityRecruit’s core revenue streams depend on employers continuing to hire and use staffing services. A prolonged labor-market slowdown could reduce job advertising, recruiting activity, placements, and billable staffing hours across the business.
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 ¥18215.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥23.75T.
When is Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 74 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 0.15%. 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 141.81.
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
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
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