Kakaku.com Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Kakaku.com's CEO is Atsuhiro Murakami, appointed in Apr 2024, has a tenure of 2.17 years. total yearly compensation is ¥99.00M, comprised of 57.6% salary and 42.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.013% of the company’s shares, worth ¥88.61M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.2 years and 6 years respectively.
Key information
Atsuhiro Murakami
Chief executive officer
JP¥99.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 57.58% |
| CEO tenure | 2.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.01% |
| Management average tenure | 2.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 28
2371: AI Expansion And Governance Changes Will Support Balanced Takeover And Execution Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their Kakaku.com price target slightly from ¥2,497.5 to ¥2,467.5, reflecting small updates to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and expected future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Bloomberg reported that EQT AB is considering a takeover of Kakaku.com, with EQT said to be working with a financial adviser on a potential offer for the Japanese shopping site (Bloomberg, via Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 12
2371: AI Expansion And New Governance Framework Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their Kakaku.com price target slightly from ¥2,528 to ¥2,498, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that modestly adjust the valuation framework while keeping the overall outlook broadly consistent. What's in the News Kakaku.com approved organizational changes effective February 18, 2026, under its existing four-company operating structure, while corporate functions continue to report directly to the President (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 26
2371: AI Product Push And Governance Reforms Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Kakaku.com slightly lower from about ¥2,555 to roughly ¥2,528, reflecting marginally adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E, while keeping the overall thesis largely intact. What's in the News Board of Directors approved organizational changes on February 18, 2026, confirming a continued four company operating structure with corporate functions reporting directly to the President (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 11
2371: Future AI Expansion And Governance Overhaul Will Support Capital Appreciation
The analyst price target for Kakaku.com has shifted from ¥2,710 to about ¥2,555. Analysts link this adjustment to updated assumptions that include slightly different views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Feb 24
2371: Future AI And Governance Restructuring Will Support Strong Capital Appreciation
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kakaku.com from ¥2,820.83 to ¥2,710, reflecting slightly updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Kakaku.com plans to set up an AI Product Development Department to promote the use of AI across its various businesses, following Board approval on February 18, 2026 (Key Developments).
New Narrative • Feb 23
Incubation And HR Platforms Will Transform This Online Platform Into A Future Standout
Catalysts About Kakaku.com Kakaku.com operates online platforms spanning price comparison, restaurant discovery and reservations, recruitment media and incubation services. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Feb 13
Not Many Are Piling Into Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) Stock Yet As It Plummets 29%
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 29...Narrative Update • Feb 09
2371: Future Engage Business Agreement Will Support Strong Capital Appreciation
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Kakaku.com from ¥3,035 to about ¥2,821, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples in their models. What's in the News Kakaku.com scheduled a board meeting for December 17, 2025, to consider and approve a basic agreement related to the engage business operated by en Inc, along with other matters on the agenda (Key Developments).
New Narrative • Feb 08
Rising Acquisition Costs And AI Investment Will Shape Recruitment And Media Earnings Trajectory
Catalysts About Kakaku.com Kakaku.com operates comparison, restaurant reservation, recruitment and related online media platforms. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Feb 06
Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
It's been a mediocre week for Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 12% to JP¥1,847 in...Analysis Article • Jan 24
What Does Kakaku.com, Inc.'s (TSE:2371) Share Price Indicate?
While Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from...Narrative Update • Dec 13
2371: Future Margin Expansion Will Support Strong Capital Appreciation
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Kakaku.com to ¥3,035. This reflects slightly lower discount rate and growth assumptions, along with a marginally leaner future earnings multiple, even as long term profit margin expectations edge higher.Narrative Update • Nov 28
2371: Future Profit Margins Will Drive Stronger Capital Appreciation
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Kakaku.com downward from ¥3,070 to ¥3,035, citing a slight moderation in expected revenue growth and profit margins for the company. Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target has been lowered slightly from ¥3,070 to ¥3,035.Narrative Update • Nov 14
2371: Future Profit Margins Will Drive Stronger Capital Appreciation
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Kakaku.com from ¥3,100 to ¥3,070. This change reflects updated expectations for modestly softer growth and profitability metrics.Analysis Article • Nov 07
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) After Its Half-Yearly Report
There's been a notable change in appetite for Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) shares in the week since its half-year...Narrative Update • Oct 31
2371: Expect Steady Performance as Market Conditions Improve Gradually
Narrative Update: Kakaku.com Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Kakaku.com at ¥3,100, with only minor updates to model assumptions and no significant change in their overall outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remains unchanged at ¥3,100.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Digital Services And AI Will Shape Japan's Future
Analysts have raised their price target for Kakaku.com from ¥2,965.83 to ¥3,100.00. They cited slightly improved revenue growth projections and a reduction in the discount rate as key factors supporting the upward revision.Analysis Article • Sep 15
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Kakaku.com, Inc.'s ( TSE:2371 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥25.00 per share on 2nd of December. This...Analysis Article • Aug 30
Why We're Not Concerned About Kakaku.com, Inc.'s (TSE:2371) Share Price
Kakaku.com, Inc.'s ( TSE:2371 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.9x might make it look like a strong sell right...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Digital Services And AI Will Shape Japan's Future
The upward revision in Kakaku.com's price target is primarily driven by improved consensus forecasts for both revenue growth and net profit margin, resulting in a new fair value of ¥2,899. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Kakaku.com The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from ¥2808 to ¥2899.Analysis Article • Aug 15
We Like The Quality Of Kakaku.com's (TSE:2371) Earnings
TSE:2371 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Kakaku.com's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Kakaku.com, Inc.'s ( TSE:2371 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥25.00 per share on 2nd of December. This...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥25.00
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 per share on the 2nd of December...Analysis Article • May 07
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) After Shares Rise 26%
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...Analysis Article • Apr 19
Is There Now An Opportunity In Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371)?
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 23...Analysis Article • Mar 26
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥55.00
The board of Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥55.00 on the 20th of...Analysis Article • Mar 12
Kakaku.com's (TSE:2371) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥55.00
Kakaku.com, Inc.'s ( TSE:2371 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥55.00 on...Analysis Article • Feb 26
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To ¥55.00
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Kyujin Box's Marketing And Tabelog's Promotions Will Fuel Future Success
Strategic mass advertising for Kyujin Box suggests ambitious growth, potentially increasing market share and revenue despite upfront costs.Analysis Article • Feb 13
We Think Kakaku.com's (TSE:2371) Robust Earnings Are Conservative
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Kakaku.com, Inc.'s ( TSE:2371 ) strong earnings didn't offer any...Analysis Article • Feb 12
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥55.00
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 20th of June to...Analysis Article • Feb 11
Earnings Update: Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
It's been a good week for Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
The board of Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 20th of June, with...Analysis Article • Dec 30
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 per share on the 20th of June. This...Analysis Article • Dec 03
Kakaku.com's (TSE:2371) Dividend Will Be ¥25.00
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 on the 20th of June. This takes the dividend yield to 1.9...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) Just Released Its Half-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
It's been a pretty great week for Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 11% to JP¥2,574...Analysis Article • Sep 06
Kakaku.com's (TSE:2371) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 2nd of December to...Analysis Article • Sep 03
Kakaku.com, Inc.'s (TSE:2371) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 32% Share Price Bounce
The Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 32...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥25.00
The board of Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥25.00 on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • Aug 13
We Think Kakaku.com's (TSE:2371) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve
When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Kakaku.com, Inc.'s ( TSE:2371 ) stock...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Results: Kakaku.com, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of market...Analysis Article • Jul 26
Kakaku.com's (TSE:2371) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...Analysis Article • Jul 12
Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥25.00
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 2nd of December to...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Estimating The Fair Value Of Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kakaku.com fair value estimate is JP¥2,397 Kakaku.com's...Analysis Article • May 30
When Should You Buy Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371)?
Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 14% on the TSE...Analysis Article • May 13
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Kakaku.com, Inc.'s (TSE:2371) Full-Year Report
Investors in Kakaku.com, Inc. ( TSE:2371 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.9% to close at JP¥1,913 following the...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | JP¥19b |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | JP¥19b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | JP¥20b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | JP¥20b |
| Mar 31 2025 | JP¥99m | JP¥57m | JP¥20b |
Compensation vs Market: Atsuhiro's total compensation ($USD618.45K) is about average for companies of similar size in the JP market ($USD856.80K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Atsuhiro's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Atsuhiro Murakami (51 yo)
2.2yrs
Tenure
JP¥99,000,000
Compensation
Mr. Atsuhiro Murakami is President and Chief Executive Officer of Kakaku.com, Inc since April 01, 2024. He served as Executive Vice President at Kakaku.com, Inc. since July 01, 2023 and served as Executive...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 2.2yrs | JP¥99.00m | 0.013% ¥ 88.6m | |
| Executive Chairman | 23.9yrs | no data | 0.084% ¥ 553.0m | |
| Sr. Managing Exe. Off. | 2.2yrs | no data | 0.0047% ¥ 31.2m | |
| COO & Senior Managing Executive Officer | 1.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Sr. Managing Executive Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Executive Officer & Head of Corporate Planning and Investor Relations | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Managing Executive Officer & Risk Management | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Executive Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Managing Executive Officer | 6.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Officer & Assistant GM of Shopping Media Division | no data | no data | no data | |
| Operating Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Managing Executive Officer | 11.2yrs | no data | 0.011% ¥ 72.2m |
2.2yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: 2371's management team is considered experienced (2.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 14yrs | JP¥99.00m | 0.013% ¥ 88.6m | |
| Executive Chairman | 23.9yrs | no data | 0.084% ¥ 553.0m | |
| Sr. Managing Exe. Off. | 17yrs | no data | 0.0047% ¥ 31.2m | |
| Senior Managing Executive Officer | 7yrs | no data | 0.011% ¥ 72.2m | |
| External Independent Director | 6yrs | no data | 0.00096% ¥ 6.3m | |
| Independent Outside Director | 2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 1yr | no data | 0.0010% ¥ 6.7m | |
| Director | 1yr | no data | 0.0014% ¥ 9.4m | |
| External Independent Director | 9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent External Director | 3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 1yr | no data | no data |
6.0yrs
Average Tenure
53yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 2371's board of directors are considered experienced (6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/04 07:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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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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Analyst Sources
Kakaku.com, Inc. is covered by 24 analysts. 11 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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| Keiichi Yoneshima | Barclays |
| Yoshitaka Nagao | BofA Global Research |
| Keiichi Yoneshima | Citigroup Inc |