Reported Earnings • May 09
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.09 (vs JP¥12.78 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥8.09 (up from JP¥12.78 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥2.74b (down 13% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥31.0m (up JP¥80.0m from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.1% (up from net loss in 1Q 2025). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. 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 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • May 09
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 08, 2026 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on May 08, 2026 Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥172 (vs JP¥122 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥172 (up from JP¥122 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥16.9b (up 17% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥658.0m (up 36% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 3.9% (up from 3.3% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥172 (vs JP¥122 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥172 (up from JP¥122 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥16.9b (up 17% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥658.0m (up 36% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 3.9% (up from 3.3% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 17% per year. Announcement • Feb 09
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 24, 2026 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 24, 2026. Announcement • Dec 24
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 09, 2026 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Feb 09, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥45.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2025. Payment date: 19 March 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 29% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥19.31 (vs JP¥7.11 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥19.31 (up from JP¥7.11 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.58b (up 2.6% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥74.0m (up 164% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.1% (up from 0.8% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year. Announcement • Sep 10
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 10, 2025 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Nov 10, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 10
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥27.13 (vs JP¥35.70 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥27.13 (down from JP¥35.70 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.72b (down 13% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥104.0m (down 28% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.8% (down from 3.4% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year. Announcement • Jun 19
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 08, 2025 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Aug 08, 2025 Reported Earnings • May 11
First quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥12.78 loss per share (vs JP¥22.32 loss in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: JP¥12.78 loss per share (improved from JP¥22.32 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.14b (up 67% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥49.0m (loss narrowed 46% from 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 12% per year. Announcement • Mar 26
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 12, 2025 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 12, 2025 Reported Earnings • Feb 12
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥122 (vs JP¥85.05 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥122 (up from JP¥85.05 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥14.5b (up 23% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥484.0m (up 41% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 2.9% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year. Announcement • Feb 10
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 18, 2025 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 18, 2025. Announcement • Jan 03
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 10, 2025 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Feb 10, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • Dec 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 December 2024. Payment date: 25 March 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 69% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.8%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.11 (vs JP¥24.05 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥7.11 (down from JP¥24.05 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.49b (up 20% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥28.0m (down 71% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 0.8% (down from 3.3% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Sep 25
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 11, 2024 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 11, 2024 Announcement • Aug 17
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. (TSE:8996) announces an Equity Buyback for 220,000 shares, representing 5.45% for ¥170.94 million. HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. (TSE:8996) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 220,000 shares, representing 5.45% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total purchase price of ¥170.94 million. The shares will be repurchased at a price of ¥777 per share. The purpose of the program is to enable shareholder returns, improved capital efficiency, and the implementation of a flexible capital policy. As of August 16, 2024, the company has 4,033,140 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 76,860 treasury shares. Announcement • Jun 08
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 09, 2024 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 09, 2024 New Risk • May 13
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 0.8% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (1.5% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings have declined by 0.8% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.8% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.27b market cap, or US$21.0m). Reported Earnings • May 13
First quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥22.32 loss per share (vs JP¥13.14 profit in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: JP¥22.32 loss per share (down from JP¥13.14 profit in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥1.88b (down 17% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥90.0m (down 270% from profit in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Mar 28
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 10, 2024 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 10, 2024 Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥85.05 (vs JP¥104 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥85.05 (down from JP¥104 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥11.8b (down 9.1% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥343.0m (down 18% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 2.9% (down from 3.2% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Feb 16
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 22, 2024 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 22, 2024. Reported Earnings • Feb 15
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥85.05 (vs JP¥104 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥85.05 (down from JP¥104 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥11.8b (down 9.1% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥343.0m (down 18% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 2.9% (down from 3.2% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share at 4.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 December 2023. Payment date: 27 March 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 38% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.2%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Announcement • Dec 10
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2024 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Feb 13, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥24.05 (vs JP¥20.33 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥24.05 (up from JP¥20.33 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.90b (up 5.1% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥97.0m (up 18% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 3.0% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Sep 21
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 10, 2023 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Nov 10, 2023 Reported Earnings • Aug 12
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥10.66 (vs JP¥17.36 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥10.66 (down from JP¥17.36 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.61b (down 18% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥43.0m (down 39% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.6% (down from 2.2% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Jun 02
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Aug 10, 2023 Reported Earnings • May 12
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥13.14 (vs JP¥9.92 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥13.14 (up from JP¥9.92 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.27b (down 24% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥53.0m (up 33% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.3% (up from 1.3% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 18% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 29
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥104 (vs JP¥69.67 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥104 (up from JP¥69.67 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥13.0b (up 9.9% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥420.0m (up 50% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.4% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Feb 12
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥104 (vs JP¥69.67 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥104 (up from JP¥69.67 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥13.0b (up 9.9% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥420.0m (up 50% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.4% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Feb 12
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 24, 2023 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 24, 2023. Announcement • Dec 28
HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 10, 2023 HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Feb 10, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2022. Payment date: 28 March 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 68% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 5.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.0%). Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Chief of Corporate Planning Office and Director Yutaka Kawabe was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. 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 • Aug 12
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥17.36 (vs JP¥30.99 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥17.36 (down from JP¥30.99 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥3.16b (up 2.9% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥70.0m (down 44% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 4.1% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 3% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • May 11
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥9.92 (vs JP¥7.44 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥9.92 (up from JP¥7.44 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥3.00b (up 20% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥40.0m (up 33% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.3% (in line with 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year. Board Change • Apr 28
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Chief of Corporate Planning Office and Director Yutaka Kawabe was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. 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 • Feb 13
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: JP¥69.67 (down from JP¥139 in FY 2020). Revenue: JP¥11.8b (down 3.0% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥281.0m (down 50% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 2.4% (down from 4.6% in FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2021. Payment date: 22 March 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 46% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 5.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥19.59 (vs JP¥44.38 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥3.06b (flat on 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥79.0m (down 56% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.6% (down from 5.9% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥30.99 (vs JP¥35.95 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥3.08b (up 4.5% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥125.0m (down 14% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 4.1% (down from 4.9% in 2Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 39% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • May 18
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥7.44 (vs JP¥29.26 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a poor first quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥2.51b (down 13% from 1Q 2020). Net income: JP¥30.0m (down 75% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.2% (down from 4.1% in 1Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 19
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥725, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.2x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 6.2x. This compares to an average P/E of 11x in the Consumer Durables industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 88%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 18
New 90-day low: JP¥725 The company is down 9.0% from its price of JP¥800 on 20 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 27% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS JP¥139 (vs JP¥66.73 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: JP¥12.2b (up 17% from FY 2019). Net income: JP¥559.0m (up 106% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 4.6% (up from 2.6% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming Dividend of JP¥40.00 Per Share Will be paid on the 17th of March to those who are registered shareholders by the 29th of December. The trailing yield of 4.5% is in the top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.0%), and it is higher than industry peers (1.4%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 17
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to JP¥840, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.8x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 6.3x. This compares to an average P/E of 12x in the Consumer Durables industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 84%. Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS JP¥44.38 The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: JP¥3.04b (up 8.1% from 3Q 2019). Net income: JP¥179.0m (up 101% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 5.9% (up from 3.2% in 3Q 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 43% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 20% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 11
New 90-day high: JP¥778 The company is up 61% from its price of JP¥484 on 13 August 2020. The Japanese market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 27
New 90-day high: JP¥700 The company is up 74% from its price of JP¥402 on 29 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is down 4.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 24
New 90-day high: JP¥591 The company is up 32% from its price of JP¥447 on 24 June 2020. The Japanese market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. 
