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U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. (9418) Stock Price & Analysis
9418 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 1,780.00 - JPY 1,829.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 1,504.00 - JPY 2,153.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 1,810.00
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 448.38K
- Market Cap
- JPY 326.48B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 363.23B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 62.84B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 97.77B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 21.8
- Beta
- 0.38
- Next Earnings
- Jan 14, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Feb 25, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 0.94%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Subscription Model
Recurring subscription fees provide a relatively predictable revenue base across the group’s media and telecommunications services. This model can support customer retention, visibility into future sales, and continued investment in content and service offerings over the coming quarters.
Strong Revenue Growth
Sustained multi-year revenue growth indicates expanding demand across the company’s operating businesses rather than reliance on a single short-lived improvement. Continued top-line momentum can strengthen scale, support reinvestment, and provide a foundation for future earnings recovery.
Positive Cash Generation
Positive operating cash flow and consistently positive free cash flow demonstrate that the business converts operations into funds available for reinvestment and financial needs. This provides a durable source of internal funding even as the company manages growth and changing capital requirements.
Bears Say
Margin Compression
Recent margin deterioration shows that higher revenue is not currently translating proportionately into earnings. If elevated costs or investment spending persist, weaker profitability could limit operating leverage, reduce retained cash generation, and delay the conversion of growth into stronger shareholder returns.
Higher Leverage
Debt rising faster than equity increases the company’s financial commitments and reduces flexibility in allocating capital. A debt load close to equity may constrain reinvestment choices and leave less capacity to absorb weaker earnings or fund additional growth without added financing.
Weak Cash Conversion
Weak recent conversion of earnings into operating and free cash flow suggests that reported profitability is generating less immediately usable funding. Working-capital drag or higher capital intensity could therefore limit debt reduction, reinvestment capacity, and financial resilience over the medium term.
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Company Description
U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.
U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd., a diversified Japanese corporation founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tokyo, adopted its current name in April 2024, having previously been known as USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. The company primarily engages in providing entertainment and business support services, organized into five distinct operational divisions. The Content Distribution Business delivers various entertainment media, including its U-NEXT video streaming platform, music distribution services, and the management and development of music copyrights. The Store Services Business offers comprehensive solutions tailored for commercial establishments, particularly within the restaurant industry. This segment provides and implements store management systems, offers dedicated restaurant platforms like Hitosara and Tabelog, and leverages the USEN IoT PLATFORM for integrated wireless communication and business equipment. Notable services include U MUSIC, an AI-powered background music solution for businesses, and USEN Marutto Store DX, an all-in-one package encompassing cloud POS (U-Regi), U-Pay payment services, order systems, security cameras, in-store digital signage, and insurance. The Telecommunications Business serves both corporate and individual customers. For enterprises, it designs and implements ICT infrastructure, offering network, cloud, data center, and maintenance services under its USEN GATE 02 brand, alongside smart work solutions. The company also acts as an agent for optical internet lines and provides these services directly to residential users. Within the Business Systems Business, U-NEXT HOLDINGS focuses on developing, manufacturing, and selling specialized management software and automated payment machines for sectors such as hotels, hospitals, and golf courses. Lastly, the Energy Business segment delivers energy-related services specifically designed for commercial facilities and stores.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Conglomerates
- CEO
- Yasuhide Uno
- Employees
- 5,737
- Website
- www.unext-hd.co.jp
- Address
- Meguro Central Square, Tokyo, TY, 141-0021, JP
U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. (9418) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 6 | 0 | 6 |
