Persol HoldingsLtd (2181) Stock Overview
Provides human resource services under the PERSOL brand worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥292.90 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥295.80 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥218.00 |
| Beta | 0.56 |
| 1 Month Change | 12.70% |
| 3 Month Change | 22.25% |
| 1 Year Change | 4.01% |
| 3 Year Change | 15.54% |
| 5 Year Change | 13.79% |
| Change since IPO | 1,158.88% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 18
2181: Treasury Share Disposal And Profit Outlook Will Support Balanced Return Potential
The analyst price target for Persol Holdings Ltd has been adjusted to ¥307.14 from ¥290.86, with analysts pointing to updated fair value estimates, a slightly revised discount rate, and refreshed assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the main drivers of the change. What's in the News Persol Holdings Ltd has scheduled a board meeting for August 7, 2026, to consider a disposal of treasury shares through a third party allotment.Narrative Update • Jul 29
2181: Dividend Policy And Earnings Outlook Will Support Balanced Share Return Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Persol Holdings Ltd. to about ¥290.86 from ¥306, reflecting slightly revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update • Jul 15
2181: Rising Dividends And Higher Margins Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Persol Holdings Ltd. from ¥430 to ¥380, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which collectively point to a more cautious valuation framework.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 18
2181: Treasury Share Disposal And Profit Outlook Will Support Balanced Return Potential
The analyst price target for Persol Holdings Ltd has been adjusted to ¥307.14 from ¥290.86, with analysts pointing to updated fair value estimates, a slightly revised discount rate, and refreshed assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the main drivers of the change. What's in the News Persol Holdings Ltd has scheduled a board meeting for August 7, 2026, to consider a disposal of treasury shares through a third party allotment.Narrative Update • Jul 29
2181: Dividend Policy And Earnings Outlook Will Support Balanced Share Return Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Persol Holdings Ltd. to about ¥290.86 from ¥306, reflecting slightly revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Jul 15
2181: Rising Dividends And Higher Margins Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Persol Holdings Ltd. from ¥430 to ¥380, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which collectively point to a more cautious valuation framework.
Narrative Update • Jul 01
2181: Dividend And Earnings Guidance Will Shape A More Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Persol Holdings Ltd. to ¥236 from ¥270, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and the future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jun 17
2181: Future Earnings Guidance And Dividends Will Support Share Price Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Persol Holdings Ltd. stock from ¥342 to ¥306, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Jun 03
2181: Higher Margins And Rising Dividends Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Persol Holdings Ltd. at ¥430, with updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E used to fine tune the underlying valuation framework rather than shift the headline target.Analysis Article • May 21
We Think Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2181 ) strong earnings didn't offer any...Analysis Article • May 18
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. (TSE:2181) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A JP¥318 Price Target
Last week saw the newest annual earnings release from Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ), an important milestone in...Narrative Update • May 14
2181: Higher Margins And Stock Compensation Plans Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Persol Holdings Ltd. to ¥430.00 from ¥418.44, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E levels as the key drivers behind the change.Narrative Update • Apr 28
2181: Higher Margin Outlook And Lower Future P E Will Drive Upside
Analysts have kept their ¥270.0 price target on Persol Holdings Ltd steady, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, adjusted revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: ¥270.0 remains unchanged, indicating no adjustment to the overall valuation anchor.Narrative Update • Apr 13
2181: Higher Margins And P E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Persol Holdings Ltd. from ¥330.0 to ¥342.0, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 30
2181: Higher Margin Outlook And Lower P E Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Persol Holdings Ltd from ¥280 to ¥270, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly different revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: trimmed from ¥280 to ¥270, representing a modest downward adjustment in the target level.Narrative Update • Mar 16
2181: Slightly Higher Margins And P E Multiple Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Persol Holdings Ltd, now set at ¥418, based on small upward adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and the future P/E multiple, along with a modest change in the discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: ¥418.44 unchanged, with the updated analysis pointing to the same indicative value as before.Narrative Update • Mar 02
2181: Steady Margins And Dividend Outlook Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Persol Holdings Ltd to ¥418 from about ¥421. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and future P/E, while profit margin expectations remain broadly similar.Narrative Update • Feb 16
2181: Lower Discount Rate And Margin Improvement Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Persol Holdings Ltd higher to ¥330 from ¥328.57, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that result in a slightly adjusted view of fair value. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated slightly from ¥328.57 to ¥330.00, representing a marginal upward adjustment in the model output.Narrative Update • Feb 02
2181: Higher Dividend Guidance Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have held their fair value estimate for Persol Holdings Ltd steady at ¥328.57 while fine tuning inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This reflects updated views on risk and profitability without a material change to the overall price target.Narrative Update • Jan 19
2181: Higher Dividend Guidance And Margin Outlook Will Support Measured Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Persol Holdings Ltd. from ¥233.0 to ¥280.0, citing updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jan 05
What You Can Learn From Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:2181) P/E
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2181 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.8x might make it look like a sell...Narrative Update • Jan 05
2181: Rising Margins And Dividend Outlook Will Support Bullish Repricing
Narrative Update on Persol Holdings Ltd Analyst Price Target Analysts have nudged their price target on Persol Holdings Ltd modestly higher, from approximately ¥410 to about ¥421. This reflects slightly improved profit margin expectations and a willingness to apply a higher future P/E multiple, despite somewhat softer projected revenue growth and a marginally higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Dec 16
2181: Dividend Increase And AI Platform Acquisition Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Persol Holdings Ltd. slightly higher to approximately ¥328.57 from about ¥327.14, citing modest improvements in projected revenue growth, profit margins, and a marginally lower discount rate, partially offset by a slightly reduced future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Dec 11
Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥5.50
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) will pay a dividend of ¥5.50 on the 25th of June. This takes the dividend yield...Narrative Update • Dec 02
2181: AI Staffing Platform Acquisition And Dividend Increase Will Lift Returns
Analysts have modestly revised their price target for Persol Holdings Ltd. from ¥328.57 to ¥327.14, reflecting updated expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 19
We Think Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Solid Earnings Are Understated
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) announced a healthy earnings result recently, and the market rewarded it with a...Narrative Update • Nov 18
2181: Majority Acquisition Of AI Staffing Platform Will Drive Profits Forward
Analysts have raised their price target for Persol Holdings Ltd. from ¥316.25 to ¥328.57.Analysis Article • Nov 13
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. (TSE:2181) After Its Half-Year Report
It's been a good week for Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Analysis Article • Nov 03
Does Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 16
Capital Investments At Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Point To A Promising Future
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • Sep 11
Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥5.50
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Narrative Update • Aug 30
Decisive AI Initiatives And Microsoft Partnership Will Propel Growth And Profitability
The slight increase in Persol HoldingsLtd's future P/E ratio indicates marginally higher growth or earnings expectations, contributing to the consensus analyst price target rising from ¥305 to ¥314. What's in the News Board meeting convened to consider an absorption-type merger (simplified/short form) of a wholly owned subsidiary.Analysis Article • Aug 25
Getting In Cheap On Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. (TSE:2181) Might Be Difficult
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19x Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) may be sending bearish signals...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2181 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 10th of...Analysis Article • May 28
Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181)
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...Analysis Article • May 04
Pinning Down Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:2181) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.8x Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) may be sending bearish signals...Analysis Article • Apr 20
Do Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Is Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Mar 19
Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥4.50
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥4.50 per share on the 19th of June...Analysis Article • Feb 21
Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Earnings
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Jan 14
Investors Interested In Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:2181) Earnings
There wouldn't be many who think Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2181 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.7x is...
New Narrative • Jan 05
Decisive AI Initiatives And Microsoft Partnership Will Propel Growth And Profitability
Strategic focus on AI and digital skills enhancement is set to boost future revenue, operational efficiency, and profit margins through innovative collaborations and initiatives.Analysis Article • Dec 30
Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Dividend Will Be ¥4.50
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥4.50 per share on the 19th of June...Analysis Article • Dec 11
Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥4.50
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2181 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥4.50 per share on 19th of June. This...Analysis Article • Nov 13
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. (TSE:2181) After Its Half-Yearly Results
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • Oct 24
Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Oct 09
Should You Investigate Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. (TSE:2181) At JP¥263?
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Sep 04
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:2181) 29% Share Price Surge
The Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain...Analysis Article • Aug 30
Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Should You Investigate Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. (TSE:2181) At JP¥211?
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2181 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Jun 04
Here's Why We Think Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • May 21
Solid Earnings Reflect Persol HoldingsLtd's (TSE:2181) Strength As A Business
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2181 ) strong earnings report was rewarded with a positive stock price move. We have...Analysis Article • Apr 09
Market Participants Recognise Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:2181) Earnings
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2181 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.2x might make it look like a strong...Analysis Article • Mar 16
We Think Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Returns At Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) Appear To Be Weighed Down
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. One common approach is to try and...Shareholder Returns
| 2181 | JP Professional Services | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.2% | -2.6% | -2.7% |
| 1Y | 4.0% | 50.5% | 30.5% |
Return vs Industry: 2181 underperformed the JP Professional Services industry which returned 50.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 2181 underperformed the JP Market which returned 30.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 2181 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 2181 Average Weekly Movement | 4.3% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 3.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.1% |
Stable Share Price: 2181 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 2181's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 74,926 | Takao Wada | www.persol-group.co.jp |
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. provides human resource services under the PERSOL brand worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Staffing, Business Process Outsourcing, Technology, Career, and Asia Pacific.
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. Fundamentals Summary
| 2181 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥650.23b |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥44.22b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥1.61t |
14.8x
P/E Ratio0.4x
P/S RatioIs 2181 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 2181 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | JP¥1.61t |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥1.24t |
| Gross Profit | JP¥362.26b |
| Other Expenses | JP¥318.04b |
| Earnings | JP¥44.22b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 19.82 |
| Gross Margin | 22.55% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.75% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 14.3% |
How did 2181 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.4%
Current Dividend Yield57%
Payout RatioDoes 2181 pay a reliable dividends?
See 2181 dividend history and benchmarks| Persol HoldingsLtd dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 29 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Dec 10 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 36 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 108 days |
Does 2181 pay a reliable dividends?
See 2181 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/24 07:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd. is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Yusuke Noguchi | BofA Global Research |
| Jun Kato | CLSA |
| null null | Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. |