Recruit Holdings (6098) Stock Overview
Provides HR technology and business solutions that transforms the world of work. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥11,675.00 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥11,935.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥6,040.00 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.65% |
| 3 Month Change | 68.18% |
| 1 Year Change | 43.22% |
| 3 Year Change | 153.86% |
| 5 Year Change | 110.82% |
| Change since IPO | 951.80% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 01
6098: Higher Profitability Outlook And 2027 Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Recruit Holdings from ¥9,761 to ¥12,638, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and forward P/E that reflect a different view of the company’s long term earnings potential. What's in the News for Recruit Holdings Board meeting on May 15, 2026 to approve purchase of Recruit Holdings shares in May 2026 for use in the company’s equity compensation plan, based on prior approvals by relevant decision-making bodies.
Narrative Update • Jun 16
6098: Share Repurchases And Higher Profitability Assumptions Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Recruit Holdings, raising the price target from ¥11,800 to ¥14,400, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What’s in the News for Recruit Holdings A board meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2026 to approve the purchase of company shares in May 2026 for use in the equity compensation plan, based on earlier approvals within Recruit Holdings and its subsidiaries.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 01
6098: Higher Profitability Outlook And 2027 Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Recruit Holdings from ¥9,761 to ¥12,638, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and forward P/E that reflect a different view of the company’s long term earnings potential. What's in the News for Recruit Holdings Board meeting on May 15, 2026 to approve purchase of Recruit Holdings shares in May 2026 for use in the company’s equity compensation plan, based on prior approvals by relevant decision-making bodies.Narrative Update • Jun 16
6098: Share Repurchases And Higher Profitability Assumptions Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Recruit Holdings, raising the price target from ¥11,800 to ¥14,400, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What’s in the News for Recruit Holdings A board meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2026 to approve the purchase of company shares in May 2026 for use in the equity compensation plan, based on earlier approvals within Recruit Holdings and its subsidiaries.
Narrative Update • Jun 02
6098: AI Driven Profit Outlook Will Likely Prove Too Optimistic
Analysts have revised their price target for Recruit Holdings from ¥7,900 to about ¥8,386, citing updated assumptions for growth, margins, and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Recruit Holdings shares moved up nearly 20% after the company issued a fiscal year 2026 profit forecast that projects a 25.4% increase in profit attributable to owners, with higher revenue and operating profit expectations, supported by source reports dated May 17, 2026.Narrative Update • Apr 13
6098: Ongoing Share Repurchases And Record 2026 Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Recruit Holdings from ¥10,130 to ¥9,761, citing updated assumptions that combine a slightly higher discount rate with adjusted expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2026 to discuss cancelling shares of treasury stock, which could change the total number of shares in issue if approved (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 23
6098: Ongoing Share Buybacks And Record Earnings Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Recruit Holdings slightly lower from ¥10,198.75 to ¥10,130.00. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.Analysis Article • Feb 16
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Recruit Holdings' (TSE:6098) Earnings Are
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6098 ) strong earnings didn't offer...Analysis Article • Feb 13
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:6098) Share Price Is Still Matching Investor Opinion Despite 32% Slump
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6098 ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 32% after a relatively good period...Analysis Article • Feb 12
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Shareholders might have noticed that Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6098 ) filed its third-quarter result this time...Narrative Update • Feb 08
6098: Ongoing Share Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Recruit Holdings slightly, increasing it to ¥10,198.75 from ¥10,105, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to February 4, 2026, Recruit Holdings repurchased 12,112,000 shares, about 0.85% of shares, for ¥103,033.35 million under its ongoing buyback program announced on October 16, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 29
Is Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE:6098) Potentially Undervalued?
Let's talk about the popular Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6098 ). The company's shares saw a decent share price...Narrative Update • Jan 24
6098: Share Buybacks And Higher EPS Guidance Will Support Bullish Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Recruit Holdings to ¥10,105 from ¥9,868, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and an adjusted future P/E multiple. What's in the News Recruit Holdings completed a share repurchase of 18,315,000 shares, representing 1.29% of shares, for ¥146,965.64 million under the buyback announced on October 16, 2025 (company disclosure).Analysis Article • Jan 18
Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Narrative Update • Jan 09
6098: Share Repurchases And Raised Guidance Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Power
Analysts have maintained Recruit Holdings' fair value target at ¥11,800, making only minor adjustments to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings power. What's in the News On October 16, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan allowing Recruit Holdings to buy back up to 38,000,000 shares, or 2.68% of shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares), for up to ¥250,000 million.Narrative Update • Dec 14
6098: Share Repurchases Will Drive Increased Earnings Power Ahead
The analyst price target for Recruit Holdings has been revised slightly lower from ¥12,000 to ¥11,800, as analysts incorporate a higher discount rate and a more conservative future P/E multiple, partially offset by upgrades to long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to 38,000,000 shares (2.68% of shares outstanding) with a maximum allocation of ¥250,000 million, valid through April 30, 2026 (company announcement).Analysis Article • Nov 25
Do Recruit Holdings' (TSE:6098) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Investors in Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6098 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.2% to close at JP¥8,107...Analysis Article • Oct 18
Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Global HR Digitalization And Automation Will Drive Future Efficiency
Analysts maintain a positive outlook on Recruit Holdings, citing undervalued value-added services, strengthening monetization, and improved profitability, with the consensus price target unchanged at ¥9868. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see market underappreciation of Recruit Holdings' emphasis on value-added services.
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| 6098 | JP Professional Services | JP Market | |
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| 7D | 3.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 1Y | 43.2% | 22.6% | 42.3% |
Return vs Industry: 6098 exceeded the JP Professional Services industry which returned 22.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 6098 matched the JP Market which returned 42.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 6098 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 6098 Average Weekly Movement | 7.1% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 3.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.1% |
Stable Share Price: 6098's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 6098's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of JP stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45,586 | Deko Idekoba | recruit-holdings.com |
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. provides HR technology and business solutions that transforms the world of work. It operates through three segments: HR Technology, Staffing and Marketing Matching Technologies. The HR Technology segment provides online matching and hiring platforms connecting job seekers and employers.
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Fundamentals Summary
| 6098 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥16.02t |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥496.91b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥3.70t |
32.6x
P/E Ratio4.4x
P/S RatioIs 6098 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 6098 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | JP¥3.70t |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥1.51t |
| Gross Profit | JP¥2.19t |
| Other Expenses | JP¥1.69t |
| Earnings | JP¥496.91b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 06, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 357.61 |
| Gross Margin | 59.18% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.44% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0.04% |
How did 6098 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.2%
Current Dividend Yield7%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/02 08:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. is covered by 20 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Yoshitaka Nagao | BofA Global Research |
| Zijie Yang | China International Capital Corporation Limited |
| Keiichi Yoneshima | Citigroup Inc |