View Past PerformanceHottolink バランスシートの健全性財務の健全性 基準チェック /66Hottolinkの総株主資本は¥3.9B 、総負債は¥642.0Mで、負債比率は16.3%となります。総資産と総負債はそれぞれ¥5.7Bと¥1.8Bです。主要情報16.33%負債資本比率JP¥642.00m負債インタレスト・カバレッジ・レシオn/a現金JP¥2.31bエクイティJP¥3.93b負債合計JP¥1.81b総資産JP¥5.74b財務の健全性に関する最新情報分析記事 • Feb 13These 4 Measures Indicate That Hottolink (TSE:3680) Is Using Debt SafelyWarren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...分析記事 • Nov 13Hottolink (TSE:3680) Could Easily Take On More DebtHoward Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...すべての更新を表示Recent updatesお知らせ • Jul 01Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Aug 10, 2026Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Aug 10, 2026Upcoming Dividend • Jun 22Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.10 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 June 2026. Payment date: 24 September 2026. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.3%).New Risk • Jun 05New minor risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 6.9% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 51% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.9% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.54b market cap, or US$22.1m).Reported Earnings • May 19First quarter 2026 earnings released: JP¥2.93 loss per share (vs JP¥6.63 loss in 1Q 2025)First quarter 2026 results: JP¥2.93 loss per share (improved from JP¥6.63 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥996.0m (up 8.1% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: JP¥45.0m (loss narrowed 57% from 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 112 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance.Reported Earnings • Feb 16Full year 2025 earnings released: JP¥114 loss per share (vs JP¥35.96 loss in FY 2024)Full year 2025 results: JP¥114 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥35.96 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.65b (down 14% from FY 2024). Net loss: JP¥1.79b (loss widened 217% from FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 108 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance.お知らせ • Feb 13Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2026Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2026.お知らせ • Dec 27Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 13, 2026Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Feb 13, 2026お知らせ • Nov 14Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) announces an Equity Buyback for 430,000 shares, representing 2.74% for ¥100 million.Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 430,000 shares, representing 2.74% of its share capital, for ¥100 million. The purpose of the program is to implement a flexible capital policy that responds to changes in the business environment and to enhance shareholder returns. The program will expire on March 31, 2026. As of September 30, 2025, the company had 15,685,585 shares in issue (excluding treasury stock) and 280,215 shares in treasury.New Risk • Oct 29New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 7.8% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.8% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 0.9% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥4.08b market cap, or US$26.8m).お知らせ • Sep 17Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 14, 2025Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Nov 14, 2025Reported Earnings • Aug 11Second quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥7.97 loss per share (vs JP¥8.38 profit in 2Q 2024)Second quarter 2025 results: JP¥7.97 loss per share (down from JP¥8.38 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥807.0m (down 28% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥125.0m (down 195% from profit in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 73 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance.お知らせ • Jun 27Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 08, 2025Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Aug 08, 2025New Risk • May 28New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 12% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥5.94b market cap, or US$41.2m).分析記事 • May 22The Market Lifts Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) Shares 26% But It Can Do MoreHottolink, Inc. ( TSE:3680 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...Reported Earnings • May 17First quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥6.63 loss per share (vs JP¥5.55 profit in 1Q 2024)First quarter 2025 results: JP¥6.63 loss per share (down from JP¥5.55 profit in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥921.0m (down 21% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥104.0m (down 219% from profit in 1Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 48% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10.0% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 62% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.分析記事 • Apr 07It's Down 26% But Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) Could Be Riskier Than It LooksHottolink, Inc. ( TSE:3680 ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 26...New Risk • Apr 04New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 7.7% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.7% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.58b market cap, or US$24.6m).お知らせ • Mar 27Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 13, 2025Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 13, 2025Price Target Changed • Mar 06Price target decreased by 20% to JP¥2,402Down from JP¥2,996, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 820% above last closing price of JP¥261. Stock is down 23% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥93.37 next year compared to a net loss per share of JP¥35.96 last year.New Risk • Mar 02New minor risk - Dividend sustainabilityThe company has a short dividend paying track record. Less than a year of continuous dividend payments. Dividend yield: 2.4% This is considered a minor risk. For dividend focussed investors, companies that have not established a long-term track record of consistently maintaining or growing dividends are less attractive than those companies that have a long track record. Those that have a long track record have proven their underlying business is stable enough to consistently maintain or grow the dividend and that the company considers maintaining the dividend to be one of its priorities. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Short dividend paying track record (less than a year of continuous dividend payments). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.92b market cap, or US$26.1m).Reported Earnings • Feb 15Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsFull year 2024 results: JP¥35.96 loss per share (down from JP¥14.43 profit in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥4.27b (down 9.9% from FY 2023). Net loss: JP¥564.0m (down 350% from profit in FY 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 87%. Earnings per share (EPS) were also behind analyst expectations. Revenue is forecast to grow 73% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 9.9% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 17% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • Feb 13Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2025Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2025.分析記事 • Feb 13These 4 Measures Indicate That Hottolink (TSE:3680) Is Using Debt SafelyWarren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...お知らせ • Jan 17Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2025Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Feb 13, 2025New Risk • Jan 09New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 7.4% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.97b market cap, or US$25.1m).分析記事 • Jan 07Hottolink, Inc.'s (TSE:3680) Subdued P/S Might Signal An OpportunityWhen you see that almost half of the companies in the Software industry in Japan have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...Reported Earnings • Nov 13Third quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥13.58 loss per share (vs JP¥6.18 profit in 3Q 2023)Third quarter 2024 results: JP¥13.58 loss per share (down from JP¥6.18 profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥971.0m (down 18% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥213.0m (down 320% from profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 53% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 31% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings.分析記事 • Nov 13Hottolink (TSE:3680) Could Easily Take On More DebtHoward Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...お知らせ • Sep 27Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 11, 2024Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 11, 2024Reported Earnings • Aug 13Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsSecond quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥8.35 (up from JP¥6.13 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥1.12b (up 2.7% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥131.0m (up 37% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 12% (up from 8.8% in 2Q 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 87%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 39%. Revenue is forecast to grow 53% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.7% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.分析記事 • Aug 06Not Many Are Piling Into Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) Stock Yet As It Plummets 38%Hottolink, Inc. ( TSE:3680 ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 02Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17%After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥317, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 4x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 46% over the past three years.Price Target Changed • Jul 12Price target increased by 23% to JP¥2,970Up from JP¥2,410, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 677% above last closing price of JP¥382. Stock is up 18% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥66.33 for next year compared to JP¥14.43 last year.お知らせ • Jun 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 08, 2024Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 08, 2024分析記事 • Jun 19Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) Stock Rockets 28% But Many Are Still Ignoring The CompanyHottolink, Inc. ( TSE:3680 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...分析記事 • Jun 14Hottolink (TSE:3680) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share PriceIf you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...Reported Earnings • May 13First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsFirst quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥5.55 (up from JP¥3.27 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥1.17b (up 3.3% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥87.0m (up 71% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.4% (up from 4.5% in 1Q 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 83%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 46%. Revenue is forecast to grow 47% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 33% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 25% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.Major Estimate Revision • May 04Consensus EPS estimates fall by 20%The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from JP¥34.8b to JP¥33.2b. EPS estimate also fell from JP¥79.56 per share to JP¥63.35 per share. Net income forecast to grow 2,616% next year vs 19% growth forecast for Software industry in Japan. Consensus price target down from JP¥2,538 to JP¥2,410. Share price was steady at JP¥299 over the past week.分析記事 • Apr 08There May Be Some Bright Spots In Hottolink's (TSE:3680) EarningsSoft earnings didn't appear to concern Hottolink, Inc.'s ( TSE:3680 ) shareholders over the last week. We did some...Board Change • Apr 01Insufficient new directorsNo new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. Independent Outside Director Shigeru Shiina was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment.お知らせ • Mar 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 10, 2024Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 10, 2024New Risk • Feb 17New minor risk - Profit margin trendThe company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 4.8% Last year net profit margin: 23% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.8% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.8% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥4.96b market cap, or US$33.0m).Reported Earnings • Feb 17Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsFull year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥14.43 (down from JP¥117 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥4.74b (down 40% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥226.0m (down 88% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 4.8% (down from 23% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 81%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 70%. Revenue is forecast to grow 69% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 58% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.お知らせ • Feb 16Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 29, 2024Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 29, 2024.Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 16Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17%After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥316, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 4x. Average forward P/E is 22x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 44% over the past three years.Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 05Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16%After last week's 16% share price gain to JP¥356, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 5x. Average forward P/E is 27x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 30% over the past three years.お知らせ • Dec 15Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 14, 2024Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Feb 14, 2024Reported Earnings • Nov 20Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.18 (vs JP¥7.45 in 3Q 2022)Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥6.18 (down from JP¥7.45 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥1.18b (down 45% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥97.0m (down 16% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 8.2% (up from 5.4% in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 87% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 20% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.New Risk • Oct 23New minor risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk High level of non-cash earnings (37% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥4.55b market cap, or US$30.3m).お知らせ • Sep 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 14, 2023Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Nov 14, 2023Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 17Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16%After last week's 16% share price gain to JP¥374, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.9x. Average trailing P/E is 24x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 36% over the past three years.Reported Earnings • Aug 12Second quarter 2023 earnings releasedSecond quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥6.19. Revenue: JP¥1.09b (down 39% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥97.0m (up JP¥97.0m from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 8.9% (up from 0% in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 105% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.お知らせ • Jun 30Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Aug 10, 2023Reported Earnings • May 17First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥3.27 (vs JP¥2.89 loss in 1Q 2022)First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥3.27 (up from JP¥2.89 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥1.13b (down 29% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥51.0m (up JP¥96.0m from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.5% (up from net loss in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 117% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.Buying Opportunity • Apr 04Now 21% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock is up 2.1%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥437, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 29% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable.Reported Earnings • Mar 31Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥117 (vs JP¥49.20 in FY 2021)Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥117 (up from JP¥49.20 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥7.91b (up 20% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.82b (up 138% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 23% (up from 12% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 121% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Buying Opportunity • Feb 25Now 20% undervalued after recent price dropOver the last 90 days, the stock is down 17%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥440, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 29% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable.Reported Earnings • Feb 12Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥117 (vs JP¥49.20 in FY 2021)Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥117 (up from JP¥49.20 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥7.91b (up 20% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.82b (up 138% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 23% (up from 12% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 121% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.お知らせ • Feb 12Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2023Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2023.お知らせ • Jan 28Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) agreed to acquire SNS Advertising And Media Business Of Wevnal from wevnal inc.Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) agreed to acquire SNS Advertising And Media Business Of Wevnal from wevnal inc. on January 27, 2023.お知らせ • Jan 14Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 10, 2023Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Feb 10, 2023Reported Earnings • Nov 16Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.38 (vs JP¥23.70 in 3Q 2021)Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥7.38 (down from JP¥23.70 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.16b (up 29% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥115.0m (down 69% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 22% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Board Change • Nov 16No independent directorsNo new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 7 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). External Director Sachio Semmoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment.Reported Earnings • Nov 13Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.38 (vs JP¥23.70 in 3Q 2021)Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥7.38 (down from JP¥23.70 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.16b (up 29% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥115.0m (down 69% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 22% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.お知らせ • Sep 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 11, 2022Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results on Nov 11, 2022Reported Earnings • Aug 12Second quarter 2022 earnings releasedSecond quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥1.78b (up 29% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥0 (down JP¥18.0m from profit in 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 0% (down from 1.3% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 103% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.お知らせ • Jun 30Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 10, 2022Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results on Aug 10, 2022Reported Earnings • May 19First quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥2.89 loss per share (vs JP¥10.33 profit in 1Q 2021)First quarter 2022 results: JP¥2.89 loss per share (down from JP¥10.33 profit in 1Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥1.60b (up 28% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥45.0m (down 128% from profit in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 86% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Board Change • Apr 27No independent directorsNo new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 7 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). External Director Sachio Semmoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment.お知らせ • Apr 09Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q1, 2022 Results on May 13, 2022Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2022 results on May 13, 2022Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 04Investor sentiment improved over the past weekAfter last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥505, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.3x. Average trailing P/E is 23x in the Software industry in Japan. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years.Reported Earnings • Apr 02Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: JP¥49.20 (vs JP¥1.17 in FY 2020)Full year 2021 results: EPS: JP¥49.20 (up from JP¥1.17 in FY 2020). Revenue: JP¥6.57b (up 50% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥764.0m (up JP¥746.0m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 0.4% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 16Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past weekAfter last week's 32% share price decline to JP¥479, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.8x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Software industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 14% over the past three years.お知らせ • Feb 12Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2022Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2022.Reported Earnings • Feb 10Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectationsFull year 2021 results: EPS: JP¥49.20 (up from JP¥1.17 in FY 2020). Revenue: JP¥6.57b (up 50% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥764.0m (up JP¥746.0m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 0.4% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 19Investor sentiment improved over the past weekAfter last week's 59% share price gain to JP¥927, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 24.6x. Average trailing P/E is 26x in the Software industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 62% over the past three years.Reported Earnings • Nov 15Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥23.69 (vs JP¥2.86 in 3Q 2020)The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.68b (up 53% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥369.0m (up JP¥325.0m from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 22% (up from 4.0% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 27Investor sentiment improved over the past weekAfter last week's 15% share price gain to JP¥652, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 38.8x. Average trailing P/E is 30x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 29% over the past three years.Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 12Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past weekAfter last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥498, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 32.5x. Average trailing P/E is 30x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 48% over the past three years.Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 01Investor sentiment improved over the past weekAfter last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥884, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 57.6x. Average trailing P/E is 31x in the Software industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 7.3% over the past three years.Reported Earnings • May 17First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥10.33 (vs JP¥3.84 loss in 1Q 2020)The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.26b (up 33% from 1Q 2020). Net income: JP¥159.0m (up JP¥218.0m from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 13% (up from net loss in 1Q 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 45% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.Reported Earnings • Apr 03Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS JP¥1.17 (vs JP¥106 loss in FY 2019)The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: JP¥4.39b (up 19% from FY 2019). Net income: JP¥18.0m (up JP¥1.65b from FY 2019). Profit margin: 0.4% (up from net loss in FY 2019). The move to profitability was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 77 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance.お知らせ • Mar 07Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q1, 2021 Results on May 14, 2021Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2021 results on May 14, 2021Reported Earnings • Feb 14Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS JP¥1.17 (vs JP¥106 loss in FY 2019)The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: JP¥4.39b (up 19% from FY 2019). Net income: JP¥18.0m (up JP¥1.65b from FY 2019). Profit margin: 0.4% (up from net loss in FY 2019). The move to profitability was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 77% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • Jan 07Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Feb 12, 2021Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Feb 12, 2021Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 05New 90-day low: JP¥484The company is down 21% from its price of JP¥610 on 07 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Software industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period.Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 07New 90-day high: JP¥632The company is up 15% from its price of JP¥549 on 08 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Software industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period.お知らせ • Jun 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2020 Results on Aug 14, 2020Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2020 results on Aug 14, 2020財務状況分析短期負債: 3680の 短期資産 ( ¥3.0B ) が 短期負債 ( ¥841.0M ) を超えています。長期負債: 3680の短期資産 ( ¥3.0B ) が 長期負債 ( ¥971.0M ) を上回っています。デット・ツー・エクイティの歴史と分析負債レベル: 3680総負債よりも多くの現金を保有しています。負債の削減: 3680の負債対資本比率は、過去 5 年間で28.5%から16.3%に減少しました。貸借対照表キャッシュ・ランウェイ分析過去に平均して赤字であった企業については、少なくとも1年間のキャッシュ・ランウェイがあるかどうかを評価する。安定したキャッシュランウェイ: 3680は、現在の フリーキャッシュフロー に基づき、3 年以上にわたって十分な キャッシュランウェイ を有しています。キャッシュランウェイの予測: 3680フリーキャッシュフローが毎年8.6 % の歴史的率で減少し続ける場合、3 年以上にわたって十分なキャッシュランウェイを持っています。健全な企業の発掘7D1Y7D1Y7D1YSoftware 業界の健全な企業。View Dividend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2026/07/17 14:27終値2026/07/17 00:00収益2026/03/31年間収益2025/12/31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、レポートの活用方法に関するガイドやYouTubeのチュートリアルも用意しています。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Hottolink, Inc. 0 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。1 アナリスト機関Toshinori KatsukiNomura Securities Co. 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分析記事 • Feb 13These 4 Measures Indicate That Hottolink (TSE:3680) Is Using Debt SafelyWarren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
分析記事 • Nov 13Hottolink (TSE:3680) Could Easily Take On More DebtHoward Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
お知らせ • Jul 01Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Aug 10, 2026Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Aug 10, 2026
Upcoming Dividend • Jun 22Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.10 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 June 2026. Payment date: 24 September 2026. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.3%).
New Risk • Jun 05New minor risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 6.9% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 51% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.9% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.54b market cap, or US$22.1m).
Reported Earnings • May 19First quarter 2026 earnings released: JP¥2.93 loss per share (vs JP¥6.63 loss in 1Q 2025)First quarter 2026 results: JP¥2.93 loss per share (improved from JP¥6.63 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥996.0m (up 8.1% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: JP¥45.0m (loss narrowed 57% from 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 112 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance.
Reported Earnings • Feb 16Full year 2025 earnings released: JP¥114 loss per share (vs JP¥35.96 loss in FY 2024)Full year 2025 results: JP¥114 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥35.96 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.65b (down 14% from FY 2024). Net loss: JP¥1.79b (loss widened 217% from FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 108 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance.
お知らせ • Feb 13Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2026Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2026.
お知らせ • Dec 27Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 13, 2026Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Feb 13, 2026
お知らせ • Nov 14Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) announces an Equity Buyback for 430,000 shares, representing 2.74% for ¥100 million.Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 430,000 shares, representing 2.74% of its share capital, for ¥100 million. The purpose of the program is to implement a flexible capital policy that responds to changes in the business environment and to enhance shareholder returns. The program will expire on March 31, 2026. As of September 30, 2025, the company had 15,685,585 shares in issue (excluding treasury stock) and 280,215 shares in treasury.
New Risk • Oct 29New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 7.8% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.8% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 0.9% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥4.08b market cap, or US$26.8m).
お知らせ • Sep 17Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 14, 2025Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Nov 14, 2025
Reported Earnings • Aug 11Second quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥7.97 loss per share (vs JP¥8.38 profit in 2Q 2024)Second quarter 2025 results: JP¥7.97 loss per share (down from JP¥8.38 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥807.0m (down 28% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥125.0m (down 195% from profit in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 73 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance.
お知らせ • Jun 27Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 08, 2025Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Aug 08, 2025
New Risk • May 28New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 12% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥5.94b market cap, or US$41.2m).
分析記事 • May 22The Market Lifts Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) Shares 26% But It Can Do MoreHottolink, Inc. ( TSE:3680 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...
Reported Earnings • May 17First quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥6.63 loss per share (vs JP¥5.55 profit in 1Q 2024)First quarter 2025 results: JP¥6.63 loss per share (down from JP¥5.55 profit in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥921.0m (down 21% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥104.0m (down 219% from profit in 1Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 48% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10.0% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 62% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
分析記事 • Apr 07It's Down 26% But Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) Could Be Riskier Than It LooksHottolink, Inc. ( TSE:3680 ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 26...
New Risk • Apr 04New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 7.7% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.7% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.58b market cap, or US$24.6m).
お知らせ • Mar 27Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 13, 2025Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 13, 2025
Price Target Changed • Mar 06Price target decreased by 20% to JP¥2,402Down from JP¥2,996, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 820% above last closing price of JP¥261. Stock is down 23% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥93.37 next year compared to a net loss per share of JP¥35.96 last year.
New Risk • Mar 02New minor risk - Dividend sustainabilityThe company has a short dividend paying track record. Less than a year of continuous dividend payments. Dividend yield: 2.4% This is considered a minor risk. For dividend focussed investors, companies that have not established a long-term track record of consistently maintaining or growing dividends are less attractive than those companies that have a long track record. Those that have a long track record have proven their underlying business is stable enough to consistently maintain or grow the dividend and that the company considers maintaining the dividend to be one of its priorities. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Short dividend paying track record (less than a year of continuous dividend payments). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.92b market cap, or US$26.1m).
Reported Earnings • Feb 15Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsFull year 2024 results: JP¥35.96 loss per share (down from JP¥14.43 profit in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥4.27b (down 9.9% from FY 2023). Net loss: JP¥564.0m (down 350% from profit in FY 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 87%. Earnings per share (EPS) were also behind analyst expectations. Revenue is forecast to grow 73% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 9.9% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 17% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • Feb 13Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2025Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2025.
分析記事 • Feb 13These 4 Measures Indicate That Hottolink (TSE:3680) Is Using Debt SafelyWarren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
お知らせ • Jan 17Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2025Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Feb 13, 2025
New Risk • Jan 09New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 7.4% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.97b market cap, or US$25.1m).
分析記事 • Jan 07Hottolink, Inc.'s (TSE:3680) Subdued P/S Might Signal An OpportunityWhen you see that almost half of the companies in the Software industry in Japan have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...
Reported Earnings • Nov 13Third quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥13.58 loss per share (vs JP¥6.18 profit in 3Q 2023)Third quarter 2024 results: JP¥13.58 loss per share (down from JP¥6.18 profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥971.0m (down 18% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥213.0m (down 320% from profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 53% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 31% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings.
分析記事 • Nov 13Hottolink (TSE:3680) Could Easily Take On More DebtHoward Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
お知らせ • Sep 27Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 11, 2024Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 11, 2024
Reported Earnings • Aug 13Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsSecond quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥8.35 (up from JP¥6.13 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥1.12b (up 2.7% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥131.0m (up 37% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 12% (up from 8.8% in 2Q 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 87%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 39%. Revenue is forecast to grow 53% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.7% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
分析記事 • Aug 06Not Many Are Piling Into Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) Stock Yet As It Plummets 38%Hottolink, Inc. ( TSE:3680 ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 02Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17%After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥317, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 4x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 46% over the past three years.
Price Target Changed • Jul 12Price target increased by 23% to JP¥2,970Up from JP¥2,410, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 677% above last closing price of JP¥382. Stock is up 18% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥66.33 for next year compared to JP¥14.43 last year.
お知らせ • Jun 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 08, 2024Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 08, 2024
分析記事 • Jun 19Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) Stock Rockets 28% But Many Are Still Ignoring The CompanyHottolink, Inc. ( TSE:3680 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...
分析記事 • Jun 14Hottolink (TSE:3680) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share PriceIf you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...
Reported Earnings • May 13First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsFirst quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥5.55 (up from JP¥3.27 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥1.17b (up 3.3% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥87.0m (up 71% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.4% (up from 4.5% in 1Q 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 83%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 46%. Revenue is forecast to grow 47% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 33% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 25% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
Major Estimate Revision • May 04Consensus EPS estimates fall by 20%The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from JP¥34.8b to JP¥33.2b. EPS estimate also fell from JP¥79.56 per share to JP¥63.35 per share. Net income forecast to grow 2,616% next year vs 19% growth forecast for Software industry in Japan. Consensus price target down from JP¥2,538 to JP¥2,410. Share price was steady at JP¥299 over the past week.
分析記事 • Apr 08There May Be Some Bright Spots In Hottolink's (TSE:3680) EarningsSoft earnings didn't appear to concern Hottolink, Inc.'s ( TSE:3680 ) shareholders over the last week. We did some...
Board Change • Apr 01Insufficient new directorsNo new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. Independent Outside Director Shigeru Shiina was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment.
お知らせ • Mar 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 10, 2024Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 10, 2024
New Risk • Feb 17New minor risk - Profit margin trendThe company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 4.8% Last year net profit margin: 23% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.8% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.8% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥4.96b market cap, or US$33.0m).
Reported Earnings • Feb 17Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectationsFull year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥14.43 (down from JP¥117 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥4.74b (down 40% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥226.0m (down 88% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 4.8% (down from 23% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 81%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 70%. Revenue is forecast to grow 69% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Software industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 58% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
お知らせ • Feb 16Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 29, 2024Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 29, 2024.
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 16Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17%After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥316, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 4x. Average forward P/E is 22x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 44% over the past three years.
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 05Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16%After last week's 16% share price gain to JP¥356, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 5x. Average forward P/E is 27x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 30% over the past three years.
お知らせ • Dec 15Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 14, 2024Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Feb 14, 2024
Reported Earnings • Nov 20Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.18 (vs JP¥7.45 in 3Q 2022)Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥6.18 (down from JP¥7.45 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥1.18b (down 45% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥97.0m (down 16% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 8.2% (up from 5.4% in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 87% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 20% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
New Risk • Oct 23New minor risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk High level of non-cash earnings (37% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥4.55b market cap, or US$30.3m).
お知らせ • Sep 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 14, 2023Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Nov 14, 2023
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 17Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16%After last week's 16% share price gain to JP¥374, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.9x. Average trailing P/E is 24x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 36% over the past three years.
Reported Earnings • Aug 12Second quarter 2023 earnings releasedSecond quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥6.19. Revenue: JP¥1.09b (down 39% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥97.0m (up JP¥97.0m from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 8.9% (up from 0% in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 105% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
お知らせ • Jun 30Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Aug 10, 2023
Reported Earnings • May 17First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥3.27 (vs JP¥2.89 loss in 1Q 2022)First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥3.27 (up from JP¥2.89 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥1.13b (down 29% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥51.0m (up JP¥96.0m from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.5% (up from net loss in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 117% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
Buying Opportunity • Apr 04Now 21% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock is up 2.1%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥437, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 29% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable.
Reported Earnings • Mar 31Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥117 (vs JP¥49.20 in FY 2021)Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥117 (up from JP¥49.20 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥7.91b (up 20% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.82b (up 138% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 23% (up from 12% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 121% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Buying Opportunity • Feb 25Now 20% undervalued after recent price dropOver the last 90 days, the stock is down 17%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥440, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 29% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable.
Reported Earnings • Feb 12Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥117 (vs JP¥49.20 in FY 2021)Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥117 (up from JP¥49.20 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥7.91b (up 20% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.82b (up 138% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 23% (up from 12% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 121% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
お知らせ • Feb 12Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2023Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2023.
お知らせ • Jan 28Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) agreed to acquire SNS Advertising And Media Business Of Wevnal from wevnal inc.Hottolink, Inc. (TSE:3680) agreed to acquire SNS Advertising And Media Business Of Wevnal from wevnal inc. on January 27, 2023.
お知らせ • Jan 14Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 10, 2023Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Feb 10, 2023
Reported Earnings • Nov 16Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.38 (vs JP¥23.70 in 3Q 2021)Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥7.38 (down from JP¥23.70 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.16b (up 29% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥115.0m (down 69% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 22% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Board Change • Nov 16No independent directorsNo new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 7 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). External Director Sachio Semmoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment.
Reported Earnings • Nov 13Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.38 (vs JP¥23.70 in 3Q 2021)Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥7.38 (down from JP¥23.70 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.16b (up 29% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥115.0m (down 69% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 22% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
お知らせ • Sep 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 11, 2022Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results on Nov 11, 2022
Reported Earnings • Aug 12Second quarter 2022 earnings releasedSecond quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥1.78b (up 29% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥0 (down JP¥18.0m from profit in 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 0% (down from 1.3% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 103% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
お知らせ • Jun 30Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 10, 2022Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results on Aug 10, 2022
Reported Earnings • May 19First quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥2.89 loss per share (vs JP¥10.33 profit in 1Q 2021)First quarter 2022 results: JP¥2.89 loss per share (down from JP¥10.33 profit in 1Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥1.60b (up 28% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥45.0m (down 128% from profit in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 86% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Board Change • Apr 27No independent directorsNo new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 7 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). External Director Sachio Semmoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment.
お知らせ • Apr 09Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q1, 2022 Results on May 13, 2022Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2022 results on May 13, 2022
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 04Investor sentiment improved over the past weekAfter last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥505, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.3x. Average trailing P/E is 23x in the Software industry in Japan. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years.
Reported Earnings • Apr 02Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: JP¥49.20 (vs JP¥1.17 in FY 2020)Full year 2021 results: EPS: JP¥49.20 (up from JP¥1.17 in FY 2020). Revenue: JP¥6.57b (up 50% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥764.0m (up JP¥746.0m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 0.4% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 16Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past weekAfter last week's 32% share price decline to JP¥479, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.8x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Software industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 14% over the past three years.
お知らせ • Feb 12Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2022Hottolink, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2022.
Reported Earnings • Feb 10Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectationsFull year 2021 results: EPS: JP¥49.20 (up from JP¥1.17 in FY 2020). Revenue: JP¥6.57b (up 50% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥764.0m (up JP¥746.0m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 0.4% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 19Investor sentiment improved over the past weekAfter last week's 59% share price gain to JP¥927, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 24.6x. Average trailing P/E is 26x in the Software industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 62% over the past three years.
Reported Earnings • Nov 15Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥23.69 (vs JP¥2.86 in 3Q 2020)The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.68b (up 53% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥369.0m (up JP¥325.0m from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 22% (up from 4.0% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 27Investor sentiment improved over the past weekAfter last week's 15% share price gain to JP¥652, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 38.8x. Average trailing P/E is 30x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 29% over the past three years.
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 12Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past weekAfter last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥498, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 32.5x. Average trailing P/E is 30x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 48% over the past three years.
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 01Investor sentiment improved over the past weekAfter last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥884, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 57.6x. Average trailing P/E is 31x in the Software industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 7.3% over the past three years.
Reported Earnings • May 17First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥10.33 (vs JP¥3.84 loss in 1Q 2020)The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.26b (up 33% from 1Q 2020). Net income: JP¥159.0m (up JP¥218.0m from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 13% (up from net loss in 1Q 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 45% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
Reported Earnings • Apr 03Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS JP¥1.17 (vs JP¥106 loss in FY 2019)The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: JP¥4.39b (up 19% from FY 2019). Net income: JP¥18.0m (up JP¥1.65b from FY 2019). Profit margin: 0.4% (up from net loss in FY 2019). The move to profitability was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 77 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance.
お知らせ • Mar 07Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q1, 2021 Results on May 14, 2021Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2021 results on May 14, 2021
Reported Earnings • Feb 14Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS JP¥1.17 (vs JP¥106 loss in FY 2019)The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: JP¥4.39b (up 19% from FY 2019). Net income: JP¥18.0m (up JP¥1.65b from FY 2019). Profit margin: 0.4% (up from net loss in FY 2019). The move to profitability was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 77% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • Jan 07Hottolink, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Feb 12, 2021Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Feb 12, 2021
Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 05New 90-day low: JP¥484The company is down 21% from its price of JP¥610 on 07 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Software industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period.
Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 07New 90-day high: JP¥632The company is up 15% from its price of JP¥549 on 08 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Software industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period.
お知らせ • Jun 28Hottolink, Inc. to Report Q2, 2020 Results on Aug 14, 2020Hottolink, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2020 results on Aug 14, 2020