View ValuationLife 将来の成長Future 基準チェック /16Life利益と収益がそれぞれ年間2.7%と3.8%増加すると予測されています。EPS は年間 増加すると予想されています。自己資本利益率は 3 年後に10.6% 2.7%なると予測されています。主要情報2.7%収益成長率2.74%EPS成長率Consumer Retailing 収益成長8.8%収益成長率3.8%将来の株主資本利益率10.60%アナリストカバレッジLow最終更新日22 May 2026今後の成長に関する最新情報Price Target Changed • Jul 19Price target increased by 11% to JP¥2,433Up from JP¥2,200, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of JP¥2,434. Stock is up 35% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥214 for next year compared to JP¥195 last year.Price Target Changed • Jan 09Price target decreased by 8.4% to JP¥4,100Down from JP¥4,475, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 19% above last closing price of JP¥3,435. Stock is down 1.4% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥370 for next year compared to JP¥361 last year.Price Target Changed • May 15Price target increased by 7.9% to JP¥4,425Up from JP¥4,100, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of JP¥3,880. Stock is up 25% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥364 for next year compared to JP¥361 last year.Price Target Changed • Nov 02Price target increased by 9.0% to JP¥4,033Up from JP¥3,700, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of JP¥3,540. Stock is up 62% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥308 for next year compared to JP¥284 last year.お知らせ • Oct 11+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024Life Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the year, the company expects operating revenue of JPY 801,000 million, operating profit of JPY 19,800 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 13, 500 million and earnings per share of JPY 288.02.お知らせ • Jan 12+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2023Life Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2023. For the year, company expects operating revenue to be JPY 763,000 million, operating profit to be JPY 17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 11,500 million and earnings per share to be JPY 245.36.すべての更新を表示Recent updatesDeclared Dividend • Jun 12Final dividend of JP¥35.00 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥35.00. Ex-date: 28th August 2026 Payment date: 4th November 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (30% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (10% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 17% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 8.5% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.分析記事 • Apr 16We Think Life's (TSE:8194) Solid Earnings Are UnderstatedLife Corporation's ( TSE:8194 ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock price. We did some...Reported Earnings • Apr 10Full year 2026 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥218 (up from JP¥195 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥881.3b (up 3.6% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥18.8b (up 4.9% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 2.1% (in line with FY 2025). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.3%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.3% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth.お知らせ • Apr 09Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2026Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2026.お知らせ • Apr 02Life Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on Apr 09, 2026Life Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on Apr 09, 2026Upcoming Dividend • Feb 19Upcoming dividend of JP¥32.50 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 February 2026. Payment date: 25 May 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%).分析記事 • Feb 10Is Now The Time To Put Life (TSE:8194) On Your Watchlist?The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Reported Earnings • Jan 14Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥41.44 (vs JP¥41.65 in 3Q 2025)Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥41.44 (down from JP¥41.65 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥219.3b (up 3.9% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥3.59b (down 8.1% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.6% (down from 1.8% in 3Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 22% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth.分析記事 • Dec 16These 4 Measures Indicate That Life (TSE:8194) Is Using Debt Reasonably WellWarren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...お知らせ • Nov 05Life Corporation to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Jan 13, 2026Life Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Jan 13, 2026Declared Dividend • Nov 05First half dividend of JP¥32.50 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥32.50. Ex-date: 26th February 2026 Payment date: 25th May 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.7%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (30% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (32% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 18% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 17% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.分析記事 • Oct 29With EPS Growth And More, Life (TSE:8194) Makes An Interesting CaseFor beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Reported Earnings • Oct 08Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥43.30 (vs JP¥43.12 in 2Q 2025)Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥43.30. Revenue: JP¥223.8b (up 3.9% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥3.75b (down 7.4% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 1.9% in 2Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan.分析記事 • Oct 01Are Investors Undervaluing Life Corporation (TSE:8194) By 48%?Key Insights The projected fair value for Life is JP¥4,737 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Life's JP¥2,447...Upcoming Dividend • Aug 21Upcoming dividend of JP¥32.50 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 August 2025. Payment date: 04 November 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).分析記事 • Aug 18These 4 Measures Indicate That Life (TSE:8194) Is Using Debt Reasonably WellTSE:8194 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Life's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Warren Buffett...お知らせ • Jul 30Life Corporation to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Oct 07, 2025Life Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Oct 07, 2025Price Target Changed • Jul 19Price target increased by 11% to JP¥2,433Up from JP¥2,200, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of JP¥2,434. Stock is up 35% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥214 for next year compared to JP¥195 last year.Reported Earnings • Jul 10First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥64.51 (vs JP¥51.85 in 1Q 2025)First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥64.51 (up from JP¥51.85 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥216.3b (up 4.8% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥5.58b (up 15% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.6% (up from 2.4% in 1Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.0% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year.分析記事 • Jul 08Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Life (TSE:8194)What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...Declared Dividend • Jun 18Final dividend of JP¥32.50 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥32.50. Ex-date: 28th August 2025 Payment date: 4th November 2025 Dividend yield will be 4.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (56% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 18% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 17% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.お知らせ • Apr 26Life Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jul 08, 2025Life Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jul 08, 2025Reported Earnings • Apr 11Full year 2025 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectationsFull year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥390 (up from JP¥180 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥850.5b (up 5.0% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥17.9b (up 6.0% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.1% (in line with FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) were also in line with analyst expectations. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.5% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.お知らせ • Apr 10+ 2 more updatesLife Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2025Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2025.分析記事 • Apr 07Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Life (TSE:8194)There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Upcoming Dividend • Feb 20Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 February 2025. Payment date: 26 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 28% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).分析記事 • Feb 08Life (TSE:8194) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 on the 26th of May. Based on this payment, the dividend...お知らせ • Feb 07Life Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 10, 2025Life Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 10, 2025分析記事 • Jan 24Life (TSE:8194) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 on the 26th of May. This makes the dividend yield 2.9...Reported Earnings • Jan 12Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥83.29 (vs JP¥101 in 3Q 2024)Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥83.29 (down from JP¥101 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥211.0b (up 4.3% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥3.90b (down 18% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 2.3% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.分析記事 • Jan 10Life (TSE:8194) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of May, with investors...Price Target Changed • Jan 09Price target decreased by 8.4% to JP¥4,100Down from JP¥4,475, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 19% above last closing price of JP¥3,435. Stock is down 1.4% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥370 for next year compared to JP¥361 last year.Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 13Now 21% undervalued after recent price dropOver the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 3.6% to JP¥3,470. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥4,368, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 4.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 9.4% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.9% in the next 2 years.分析記事 • Nov 17Life (TSE:8194) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 per share on the 26th of May. The...お知らせ • Nov 08Life Corporation to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Jan 10, 2025Life Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Jan 10, 2025分析記事 • Nov 03Life (TSE:8194) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 on the 26th of May. Based on this payment, the dividend...Declared Dividend • Nov 02First half dividend of JP¥50.00 announcedDividend of JP¥50.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 27th February 2025 Payment date: 26th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 3.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (38% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (9% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 15% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 16% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.お知らせ • Oct 16Life Corporation Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2025Life Corporation provided dividend guidance of JPY 50.00 per share for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025 against JPY 50.00 per share paid a year ago.分析記事 • Oct 14Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of Life's (TSE:8194) EarningsLife Corporation's ( TSE:8194 ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite the decent...Reported Earnings • Oct 09Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥86.23 (vs JP¥87.71 in 2Q 2024)Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥86.23 (down from JP¥87.71 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥215.5b (up 5.5% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥4.05b (down 1.7% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.9% (down from 2.0% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.0% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.分析記事 • Oct 08Life Corporation's (TSE:8194) Price Is Right But Growth Is LackingWhen close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 14x, you may consider Life...お知らせ • Oct 08+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Announces Dividend for the Second Quarter-End of the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2025, Payable on November 1, 2024Life Corporation announced dividend of JPY 50.00 per share for the second quarter-end of the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025 against JPY 40.00 per share paid a year ago. Schedule date to commence dividend payments is November 1, 2024.Upcoming Dividend • Aug 22Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 August 2024. Payment date: 01 November 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%).分析記事 • Aug 06Life (TSE:8194) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 per share on the 1st of November...お知らせ • Jul 31Life Corporation to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Oct 07, 2024Life Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Oct 07, 2024分析記事 • Jul 22Life (TSE:8194) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 per share on the 1st of...Reported Earnings • Jul 10First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥104 (vs JP¥94.14 in 1Q 2024)First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥104 (up from JP¥94.14 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥206.4b (up 5.4% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥4.87b (up 10% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from 2.3% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.3% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat and the company’s share price has also remained flat.分析記事 • Jul 06Life (TSE:8194) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of November, with...分析記事 • Jun 22Life (TSE:8194) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of November, with...分析記事 • Jun 07Life's (TSE:8194) Dividend Will Be ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 per share on the 1st of...Declared Dividend • Jun 06Final dividend of JP¥50.00 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥50.00. Ex-date: 29th August 2024 Payment date: 1st November 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (21% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (18% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 15% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 15% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.Board Change • Jun 01Less than half of directors are independentFollowing the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Takashi Katayama was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.Price Target Changed • May 15Price target increased by 7.9% to JP¥4,425Up from JP¥4,100, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of JP¥3,880. Stock is up 25% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥364 for next year compared to JP¥361 last year.お知らせ • May 03Life Corporation to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jul 08, 2024Life Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Jul 08, 2024分析記事 • May 01Does Life (TSE:8194) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Reported Earnings • Apr 11Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥361 (up from JP¥284 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥809.7b (up 5.8% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥16.9b (up 27% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.1% (up from 1.7% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 10%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings.お知らせ • Apr 05Life Corporation Announces Board RetirementsLife Corporation announced the retiring directors and corporate auditors to be scheduled to retire after the 69th AGM to be held on May 23, 2024. Retirement of positions: Nobuyuki Kawai as Director and Managing Executive Officer; and Haruhiko Yahagi as Outside Director.お知らせ • Apr 04Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2024Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2024. Agenda: To consider the candidates for Directors (excluding Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members); to consider the candidates for Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members; and to consider the retiring Directors and Corporate Auditors.分析記事 • Apr 03There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Life's (TSE:8194) Returns On CapitalTo find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...Upcoming Dividend • Feb 21Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 February 2024. Payment date: 27 May 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%).お知らせ • Feb 01Life Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 10, 2024Life Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Apr 10, 2024Reported Earnings • Jan 13Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥101 (vs JP¥69.12 in 3Q 2023)Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥101 (up from JP¥69.12 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥202.3b (up 5.9% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥4.74b (up 46% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.3% (up from 1.7% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings.お知らせ • Jan 12+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024Life Corporation provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the period, the company expects to pay a dividend of ¥50 against ¥35 paid last year.Price Target Changed • Nov 02Price target increased by 9.0% to JP¥4,033Up from JP¥3,700, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of JP¥3,540. Stock is up 62% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥308 for next year compared to JP¥284 last year.お知らせ • Oct 29Life Corporation to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Jan 11, 2024Life Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Jan 11, 2024Reported Earnings • Oct 11Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥87.71 (vs JP¥51.87 in 2Q 2023)Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥87.71 (up from JP¥51.87 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥204.3b (up 6.5% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥4.12b (up 69% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.0% (up from 1.3% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.5% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 10% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • Oct 11+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024Life Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the year, the company expects operating revenue of JPY 801,000 million, operating profit of JPY 19,800 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 13, 500 million and earnings per share of JPY 288.02.Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share at 2.2% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2023. Payment date: 01 November 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).お知らせ • Aug 03Life Corporation to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Oct 10, 2023Life Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Oct 10, 2023お知らせ • Jul 11+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024Life Corporation provided dividend guidance for the fiscal fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024, the company expects to pay the ordinary dividend of JPY 40.00 per share against JPY 35.00 per share a year ago.Reported Earnings • Jul 10First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥94.14 (vs JP¥84.94 in 1Q 2023)First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥94.14 (up from JP¥84.94 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥195.9b (up 5.4% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥4.42b (up 11% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.3% (up from 2.1% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.3% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year.Reported Earnings • May 30Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥284 (down from JP¥324 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥765.4b (flat on FY 2022). Net income: JP¥13.3b (down 12% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.0% in FY 2022). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 16%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.8% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year.お知らせ • May 12Life Corporation to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Jul 07, 2023Life Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Jul 07, 2023Reported Earnings • Apr 12Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥284 (down from JP¥324 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥765.4b (flat on FY 2022). Net income: JP¥13.3b (down 12% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.0% in FY 2022). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 16%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.7% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.5% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year.Upcoming Dividend • Feb 20Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per share at 2.5% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 February 2023. Payment date: 29 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 13% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).お知らせ • Feb 08Life Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Apr 10, 2023Life Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Apr 10, 2023Reported Earnings • Jan 12Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥69.12 (vs JP¥62.50 in 3Q 2022)Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥69.12 (up from JP¥62.50 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥191.1b (up 1.8% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥3.24b (up 11% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (up from 1.6% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.1% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year.お知らせ • Jan 12+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2023Life Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2023. For the year, company expects operating revenue to be JPY 763,000 million, operating profit to be JPY 17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 11,500 million and earnings per share to be JPY 245.36.Board Change • Nov 16Less than half of directors are independentFollowing the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Takashi Katayama was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.お知らせ • Nov 10Life Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Jan 11, 2023Life Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Jan 11, 2023お知らせ • Oct 22Life Corporation Provides Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending February 28, 2023Life Corporation provided consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2023. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company expects operating revenue of ¥763,000 million, operating profit of ¥17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥11,500 or earnings per share of ¥245.36.For the year, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects operating revenue of ¥762,800 million, operating profit of ¥17,700 million, profit of ¥11,200 or earnings per share of ¥238.96.お知らせ • Oct 21Life Corporation Declares Dividend for the Second Quarter Ended August 31, 2022, Payable on November 1, 2022Life Corporation declared dividend of ¥35.00 per share for the second quarter ended August 31, 2022 against ¥30.00 paid last year. The dividend payable on November 1, 2022.Major Estimate Revision • Oct 21Consensus forecasts updatedThe consensus outlook for 2023 has been updated. 2023 EPS estimate fell from JP¥330 to JP¥245 per share. Revenue forecast steady at JP¥760.4b. Net income forecast to grow 48% next year vs 7.0% growth forecast for Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Consensus price target of JP¥3,800 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at JP¥2,282 over the past week.Reported Earnings • Oct 13Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥51.87 (vs JP¥101 in 2Q 2022)Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥51.87 (down from JP¥101 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥191.8b (down 2.2% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥2.43b (down 48% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.3% (down from 2.4% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.お知らせ • Oct 12+ 2 more updatesLife Corporation Revises Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2023Life Corporation revised earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2023. For the full year ending February 28, 2023, the company expected operating revenue of JPY 763,000 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 770,000 million, operating revenue of JPY 17,000 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 23,200 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 11,500 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 15,500 million or EPS of JPY 245.36 compared to previous guidance of JPY 330.72.お知らせ • Aug 28Life Corporation to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Oct 11, 2022Life Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Oct 11, 2022Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2022. Payment date: 01 November 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).Price Target Changed • Aug 05Price target decreased to JP¥3,800Down from JP¥4,313, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 46% above last closing price of JP¥2,595. Stock is down 34% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥330 for next year compared to JP¥324 last year.Reported Earnings • Jul 10First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥84.94 (vs JP¥129 in 1Q 2022)First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥84.94 (down from JP¥129 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥185.8b (down 2.7% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥3.98b (down 34% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.1% (down from 3.2% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 1.3%, compared to a 17% growth forecast for the industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 23% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Reported Earnings • Jun 02Full year 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥324 (down from JP¥380 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥768.3b (up 1.2% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥15.2b (down 15% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 2.3% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to stay flat compared to a 21% growth forecast for the retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.業績と収益の成長予測TSE:8194 - アナリストの将来予測と過去の財務データ ( )JPY Millions日付収益収益フリー・キャッシュフロー営業活動によるキャッシュ平均アナリスト数2/28/2029987,30020,34320,64237,69832/29/2028951,66719,71019,22538,08732/28/2027917,23318,93710,56427,10532/28/2026881,32518,82261,87374,477N/A11/30/2025877,04318,047N/AN/AN/A8/31/2025868,72318,36117,77336,274N/A5/31/2025860,39818,662N/AN/AN/A2/28/2025850,49517,948-37022,319N/A11/30/2024840,14216,482N/AN/AN/A8/31/2024831,44717,31851,82069,630N/A5/31/2024820,22717,387N/AN/AN/A2/29/2024809,70916,93825,55141,700N/A11/30/2023799,19516,944N/AN/AN/A8/31/2023788,01015,44917,70334,379N/A5/31/2023775,50913,764N/AN/AN/A2/28/2023765,42513,3271,81323,899N/A11/30/2022762,25511,149N/AN/AN/A8/31/2022758,80410,838-1,54520,363N/A5/31/2022763,19713,122N/AN/AN/A2/28/2022768,33415,208-27,793-7,926N/A11/30/2021765,59217,109N/AN/AN/A8/31/2021759,50116,90110,33329,442N/A5/31/2021754,91117,701N/AN/AN/A2/28/2021759,14617,82421,81041,747N/A11/30/2020752,74916,814N/AN/AN/A8/31/2020748,05815,706-12,2977,025N/A5/31/2020733,87511,828N/AN/AN/A2/29/2020714,6837,83440,85054,898N/A11/30/2019708,8548,415N/AN/AN/A8/31/2019704,0278,304N/A53,193N/A5/31/2019703,9657,928N/AN/AN/A2/28/2019698,6937,401N/A18,235N/A11/30/2018696,3727,363N/AN/AN/A8/31/2018690,3326,983N/A18,163N/A5/31/2018680,7756,261N/AN/AN/A2/28/2018677,7466,555N/A16,952N/A11/30/2017669,4276,381N/AN/AN/A8/31/2017664,7316,813N/A20,034N/A5/31/2017659,1567,538N/AN/AN/A2/28/2017652,9748,110N/A17,565N/Aもっと見るアナリストによる今後の成長予測収入対貯蓄率: 8194の予測収益成長率 (年間2.7% ) は 貯蓄率 ( 0.8% ) を上回っています。収益対市場: 8194の収益 ( 2.7% ) JP市場 ( 9.8% ) よりも低い成長が予測されています。高成長収益: 8194の収益は増加すると予測されていますが、大幅には増加しません。収益対市場: 8194の収益 ( 3.8% ) JP市場 ( 6.6% ) よりも低い成長が予測されています。高い収益成長: 8194の収益 ( 3.8% ) 20%よりも低い成長が予測されています。一株当たり利益成長率予想将来の株主資本利益率将来のROE: 8194の 自己資本利益率 は、3年後には低くなると予測されています ( 10.6 %)。成長企業の発掘7D1Y7D1Y7D1YConsumer-retailing 業界の高成長企業。View Past Performance企業分析と財務データの現状データ最終更新日（UTC時間）企業分析2026/06/23 23:32終値2026/06/23 00:00収益2026/02/28年間収益2026/02/28データソース企業分析に使用したデータはS&P Global Market Intelligence LLC のものです。本レポートを作成するための分析モデルでは、以下のデータを使用しています。データは正規化されているため、ソースが利用可能になるまでに時間がかかる場合があります。パッケージデータタイムフレーム米国ソース例会社財務10年損益計算書キャッシュ・フロー計算書貸借対照表SECフォーム10-KSECフォーム10-Qアナリストのコンセンサス予想+プラス3年予想財務アナリストの目標株価アナリストリサーチレポートBlue Matrix市場価格30年株価配当、分割、措置ICEマーケットデータSECフォームS-1所有権10年トップ株主インサイダー取引SECフォーム4SECフォーム13Dマネジメント10年リーダーシップ・チーム取締役会SECフォーム10-KSECフォームDEF 14A主な進展10年会社からのお知らせSECフォーム8-K* 米国証券を対象とした例であり、非米国証券については、同等の規制書式および情報源を使用。特に断りのない限り、すべての財務データは1年ごとの期間に基づいていますが、四半期ごとに更新されます。これは、TTM（Trailing Twelve Month）またはLTM（Last Twelve Month）データとして知られています。詳細はこちら。分析モデルとスノーフレークこのレポートを生成するために使用した分析モデルの詳細は、当社の Github ページ でご覧いただけます。また、レポートの使い方に関する ガイド や YouTube の チュートリアル もご用意しています。シンプリー・ウォールストリート分析モデルを設計・構築した世界トップクラスのチームについてご紹介します。業界およびセクターの指標私たちの業界とセクションの指標は、Simply Wall Stによって6時間ごとに計算されます。アナリスト筋Life Corporation 3 これらのアナリストのうち、弊社レポートのインプットとして使用した売上高または利益の予想を提出したのは、 。アナリストの投稿は一日中更新されます。4 アナリスト機関Emiri ShigeokaDaiwa Securities Co. 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Price Target Changed • Jul 19Price target increased by 11% to JP¥2,433Up from JP¥2,200, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of JP¥2,434. Stock is up 35% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥214 for next year compared to JP¥195 last year.
Price Target Changed • Jan 09Price target decreased by 8.4% to JP¥4,100Down from JP¥4,475, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 19% above last closing price of JP¥3,435. Stock is down 1.4% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥370 for next year compared to JP¥361 last year.
Price Target Changed • May 15Price target increased by 7.9% to JP¥4,425Up from JP¥4,100, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of JP¥3,880. Stock is up 25% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥364 for next year compared to JP¥361 last year.
Price Target Changed • Nov 02Price target increased by 9.0% to JP¥4,033Up from JP¥3,700, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of JP¥3,540. Stock is up 62% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥308 for next year compared to JP¥284 last year.
お知らせ • Oct 11+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024Life Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the year, the company expects operating revenue of JPY 801,000 million, operating profit of JPY 19,800 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 13, 500 million and earnings per share of JPY 288.02.
お知らせ • Jan 12+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2023Life Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2023. For the year, company expects operating revenue to be JPY 763,000 million, operating profit to be JPY 17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 11,500 million and earnings per share to be JPY 245.36.
Declared Dividend • Jun 12Final dividend of JP¥35.00 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥35.00. Ex-date: 28th August 2026 Payment date: 4th November 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (30% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (10% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 17% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 8.5% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.
分析記事 • Apr 16We Think Life's (TSE:8194) Solid Earnings Are UnderstatedLife Corporation's ( TSE:8194 ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock price. We did some...
Reported Earnings • Apr 10Full year 2026 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥218 (up from JP¥195 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥881.3b (up 3.6% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥18.8b (up 4.9% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 2.1% (in line with FY 2025). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.3%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.3% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth.
お知らせ • Apr 09Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2026Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2026.
お知らせ • Apr 02Life Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on Apr 09, 2026Life Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on Apr 09, 2026
Upcoming Dividend • Feb 19Upcoming dividend of JP¥32.50 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 February 2026. Payment date: 25 May 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%).
分析記事 • Feb 10Is Now The Time To Put Life (TSE:8194) On Your Watchlist?The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Reported Earnings • Jan 14Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥41.44 (vs JP¥41.65 in 3Q 2025)Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥41.44 (down from JP¥41.65 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥219.3b (up 3.9% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥3.59b (down 8.1% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.6% (down from 1.8% in 3Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 22% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth.
分析記事 • Dec 16These 4 Measures Indicate That Life (TSE:8194) Is Using Debt Reasonably WellWarren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
お知らせ • Nov 05Life Corporation to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Jan 13, 2026Life Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Jan 13, 2026
Declared Dividend • Nov 05First half dividend of JP¥32.50 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥32.50. Ex-date: 26th February 2026 Payment date: 25th May 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.7%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (30% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (32% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 18% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 17% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.
分析記事 • Oct 29With EPS Growth And More, Life (TSE:8194) Makes An Interesting CaseFor beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Reported Earnings • Oct 08Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥43.30 (vs JP¥43.12 in 2Q 2025)Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥43.30. Revenue: JP¥223.8b (up 3.9% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥3.75b (down 7.4% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 1.9% in 2Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan.
分析記事 • Oct 01Are Investors Undervaluing Life Corporation (TSE:8194) By 48%?Key Insights The projected fair value for Life is JP¥4,737 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Life's JP¥2,447...
Upcoming Dividend • Aug 21Upcoming dividend of JP¥32.50 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 August 2025. Payment date: 04 November 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).
分析記事 • Aug 18These 4 Measures Indicate That Life (TSE:8194) Is Using Debt Reasonably WellTSE:8194 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Life's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Warren Buffett...
お知らせ • Jul 30Life Corporation to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Oct 07, 2025Life Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Oct 07, 2025
Price Target Changed • Jul 19Price target increased by 11% to JP¥2,433Up from JP¥2,200, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of JP¥2,434. Stock is up 35% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥214 for next year compared to JP¥195 last year.
Reported Earnings • Jul 10First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥64.51 (vs JP¥51.85 in 1Q 2025)First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥64.51 (up from JP¥51.85 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥216.3b (up 4.8% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥5.58b (up 15% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.6% (up from 2.4% in 1Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.0% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year.
分析記事 • Jul 08Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Life (TSE:8194)What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...
Declared Dividend • Jun 18Final dividend of JP¥32.50 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥32.50. Ex-date: 28th August 2025 Payment date: 4th November 2025 Dividend yield will be 4.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (56% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 18% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 17% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.
お知らせ • Apr 26Life Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jul 08, 2025Life Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jul 08, 2025
Reported Earnings • Apr 11Full year 2025 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectationsFull year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥390 (up from JP¥180 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥850.5b (up 5.0% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥17.9b (up 6.0% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.1% (in line with FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) were also in line with analyst expectations. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.5% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
お知らせ • Apr 10+ 2 more updatesLife Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2025Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2025.
分析記事 • Apr 07Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Life (TSE:8194)There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...
Upcoming Dividend • Feb 20Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 February 2025. Payment date: 26 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 28% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).
分析記事 • Feb 08Life (TSE:8194) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 on the 26th of May. Based on this payment, the dividend...
お知らせ • Feb 07Life Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 10, 2025Life Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 10, 2025
分析記事 • Jan 24Life (TSE:8194) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 on the 26th of May. This makes the dividend yield 2.9...
Reported Earnings • Jan 12Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥83.29 (vs JP¥101 in 3Q 2024)Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥83.29 (down from JP¥101 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥211.0b (up 4.3% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥3.90b (down 18% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 2.3% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
分析記事 • Jan 10Life (TSE:8194) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of May, with investors...
Price Target Changed • Jan 09Price target decreased by 8.4% to JP¥4,100Down from JP¥4,475, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 19% above last closing price of JP¥3,435. Stock is down 1.4% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥370 for next year compared to JP¥361 last year.
Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 13Now 21% undervalued after recent price dropOver the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 3.6% to JP¥3,470. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥4,368, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 4.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 9.4% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.9% in the next 2 years.
分析記事 • Nov 17Life (TSE:8194) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 per share on the 26th of May. The...
お知らせ • Nov 08Life Corporation to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Jan 10, 2025Life Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Jan 10, 2025
分析記事 • Nov 03Life (TSE:8194) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 on the 26th of May. Based on this payment, the dividend...
Declared Dividend • Nov 02First half dividend of JP¥50.00 announcedDividend of JP¥50.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 27th February 2025 Payment date: 26th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 3.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (38% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (9% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 15% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 16% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.
お知らせ • Oct 16Life Corporation Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2025Life Corporation provided dividend guidance of JPY 50.00 per share for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025 against JPY 50.00 per share paid a year ago.
分析記事 • Oct 14Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of Life's (TSE:8194) EarningsLife Corporation's ( TSE:8194 ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite the decent...
Reported Earnings • Oct 09Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥86.23 (vs JP¥87.71 in 2Q 2024)Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥86.23 (down from JP¥87.71 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥215.5b (up 5.5% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥4.05b (down 1.7% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.9% (down from 2.0% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.0% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
分析記事 • Oct 08Life Corporation's (TSE:8194) Price Is Right But Growth Is LackingWhen close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 14x, you may consider Life...
お知らせ • Oct 08+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Announces Dividend for the Second Quarter-End of the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2025, Payable on November 1, 2024Life Corporation announced dividend of JPY 50.00 per share for the second quarter-end of the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025 against JPY 40.00 per share paid a year ago. Schedule date to commence dividend payments is November 1, 2024.
Upcoming Dividend • Aug 22Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 August 2024. Payment date: 01 November 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%).
分析記事 • Aug 06Life (TSE:8194) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥50.00Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 per share on the 1st of November...
お知らせ • Jul 31Life Corporation to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Oct 07, 2024Life Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Oct 07, 2024
分析記事 • Jul 22Life (TSE:8194) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 per share on the 1st of...
Reported Earnings • Jul 10First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥104 (vs JP¥94.14 in 1Q 2024)First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥104 (up from JP¥94.14 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥206.4b (up 5.4% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥4.87b (up 10% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from 2.3% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.3% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat and the company’s share price has also remained flat.
分析記事 • Jul 06Life (TSE:8194) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of November, with...
分析記事 • Jun 22Life (TSE:8194) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of November, with...
分析記事 • Jun 07Life's (TSE:8194) Dividend Will Be ¥50.00The board of Life Corporation ( TSE:8194 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥50.00 per share on the 1st of...
Declared Dividend • Jun 06Final dividend of JP¥50.00 announcedShareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥50.00. Ex-date: 29th August 2024 Payment date: 1st November 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (21% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (18% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 15% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 15% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover.
Board Change • Jun 01Less than half of directors are independentFollowing the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Takashi Katayama was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.
Price Target Changed • May 15Price target increased by 7.9% to JP¥4,425Up from JP¥4,100, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of JP¥3,880. Stock is up 25% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥364 for next year compared to JP¥361 last year.
お知らせ • May 03Life Corporation to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jul 08, 2024Life Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Jul 08, 2024
分析記事 • May 01Does Life (TSE:8194) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Reported Earnings • Apr 11Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥361 (up from JP¥284 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥809.7b (up 5.8% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥16.9b (up 27% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.1% (up from 1.7% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 10%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings.
お知らせ • Apr 05Life Corporation Announces Board RetirementsLife Corporation announced the retiring directors and corporate auditors to be scheduled to retire after the 69th AGM to be held on May 23, 2024. Retirement of positions: Nobuyuki Kawai as Director and Managing Executive Officer; and Haruhiko Yahagi as Outside Director.
お知らせ • Apr 04Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2024Life Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2024. Agenda: To consider the candidates for Directors (excluding Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members); to consider the candidates for Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members; and to consider the retiring Directors and Corporate Auditors.
分析記事 • Apr 03There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Life's (TSE:8194) Returns On CapitalTo find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...
Upcoming Dividend • Feb 21Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 February 2024. Payment date: 27 May 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%).
お知らせ • Feb 01Life Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 10, 2024Life Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Apr 10, 2024
Reported Earnings • Jan 13Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥101 (vs JP¥69.12 in 3Q 2023)Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥101 (up from JP¥69.12 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥202.3b (up 5.9% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥4.74b (up 46% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.3% (up from 1.7% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings.
お知らせ • Jan 12+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024Life Corporation provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the period, the company expects to pay a dividend of ¥50 against ¥35 paid last year.
Price Target Changed • Nov 02Price target increased by 9.0% to JP¥4,033Up from JP¥3,700, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of JP¥3,540. Stock is up 62% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥308 for next year compared to JP¥284 last year.
お知らせ • Oct 29Life Corporation to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Jan 11, 2024Life Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Jan 11, 2024
Reported Earnings • Oct 11Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥87.71 (vs JP¥51.87 in 2Q 2023)Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥87.71 (up from JP¥51.87 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥204.3b (up 6.5% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥4.12b (up 69% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.0% (up from 1.3% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.5% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 10% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • Oct 11+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024Life Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the year, the company expects operating revenue of JPY 801,000 million, operating profit of JPY 19,800 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 13, 500 million and earnings per share of JPY 288.02.
Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share at 2.2% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2023. Payment date: 01 November 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).
お知らせ • Aug 03Life Corporation to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Oct 10, 2023Life Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Oct 10, 2023
お知らせ • Jul 11+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024Life Corporation provided dividend guidance for the fiscal fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024, the company expects to pay the ordinary dividend of JPY 40.00 per share against JPY 35.00 per share a year ago.
Reported Earnings • Jul 10First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥94.14 (vs JP¥84.94 in 1Q 2023)First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥94.14 (up from JP¥84.94 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥195.9b (up 5.4% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥4.42b (up 11% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.3% (up from 2.1% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.3% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year.
Reported Earnings • May 30Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥284 (down from JP¥324 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥765.4b (flat on FY 2022). Net income: JP¥13.3b (down 12% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.0% in FY 2022). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 16%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.8% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year.
お知らせ • May 12Life Corporation to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Jul 07, 2023Life Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Jul 07, 2023
Reported Earnings • Apr 12Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥284 (down from JP¥324 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥765.4b (flat on FY 2022). Net income: JP¥13.3b (down 12% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.0% in FY 2022). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 16%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.7% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.5% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year.
Upcoming Dividend • Feb 20Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per share at 2.5% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 February 2023. Payment date: 29 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 13% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).
お知らせ • Feb 08Life Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Apr 10, 2023Life Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Apr 10, 2023
Reported Earnings • Jan 12Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥69.12 (vs JP¥62.50 in 3Q 2022)Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥69.12 (up from JP¥62.50 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥191.1b (up 1.8% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥3.24b (up 11% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (up from 1.6% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.1% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year.
お知らせ • Jan 12+ 1 more updateLife Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2023Life Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2023. For the year, company expects operating revenue to be JPY 763,000 million, operating profit to be JPY 17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 11,500 million and earnings per share to be JPY 245.36.
Board Change • Nov 16Less than half of directors are independentFollowing the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Takashi Katayama was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.
お知らせ • Nov 10Life Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Jan 11, 2023Life Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Jan 11, 2023
お知らせ • Oct 22Life Corporation Provides Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending February 28, 2023Life Corporation provided consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2023. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company expects operating revenue of ¥763,000 million, operating profit of ¥17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥11,500 or earnings per share of ¥245.36.For the year, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects operating revenue of ¥762,800 million, operating profit of ¥17,700 million, profit of ¥11,200 or earnings per share of ¥238.96.
お知らせ • Oct 21Life Corporation Declares Dividend for the Second Quarter Ended August 31, 2022, Payable on November 1, 2022Life Corporation declared dividend of ¥35.00 per share for the second quarter ended August 31, 2022 against ¥30.00 paid last year. The dividend payable on November 1, 2022.
Major Estimate Revision • Oct 21Consensus forecasts updatedThe consensus outlook for 2023 has been updated. 2023 EPS estimate fell from JP¥330 to JP¥245 per share. Revenue forecast steady at JP¥760.4b. Net income forecast to grow 48% next year vs 7.0% growth forecast for Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Consensus price target of JP¥3,800 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at JP¥2,282 over the past week.
Reported Earnings • Oct 13Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥51.87 (vs JP¥101 in 2Q 2022)Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥51.87 (down from JP¥101 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥191.8b (down 2.2% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥2.43b (down 48% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.3% (down from 2.4% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
お知らせ • Oct 12+ 2 more updatesLife Corporation Revises Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2023Life Corporation revised earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2023. For the full year ending February 28, 2023, the company expected operating revenue of JPY 763,000 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 770,000 million, operating revenue of JPY 17,000 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 23,200 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 11,500 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 15,500 million or EPS of JPY 245.36 compared to previous guidance of JPY 330.72.
お知らせ • Aug 28Life Corporation to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Oct 11, 2022Life Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Oct 11, 2022
Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2022. Payment date: 01 November 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%).
Price Target Changed • Aug 05Price target decreased to JP¥3,800Down from JP¥4,313, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 46% above last closing price of JP¥2,595. Stock is down 34% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥330 for next year compared to JP¥324 last year.
Reported Earnings • Jul 10First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥84.94 (vs JP¥129 in 1Q 2022)First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥84.94 (down from JP¥129 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥185.8b (down 2.7% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥3.98b (down 34% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.1% (down from 3.2% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 1.3%, compared to a 17% growth forecast for the industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 23% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Reported Earnings • Jun 02Full year 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectationsFull year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥324 (down from JP¥380 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥768.3b (up 1.2% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥15.2b (down 15% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 2.3% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to stay flat compared to a 21% growth forecast for the retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.