Dentsu Group Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Takeshi Sano
Chief executive officer
JP¥245.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 39.18% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 2.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 1.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 06
4324: Creator Partnerships And Index Shift Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have revised their price target for Dentsu Group to ¥3,442 from ¥3,282, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and a future P/E estimate of 11.94x. What’s in the News for Dentsu Group Dentsu Group and CreatorIQ announced a data partnership that links dentsu.Audiences with CreatorIQ’s AI enabled creator platform.
Narrative Update • Jun 18
4324: Expanded Premium Video Partnership And FTC Probe Risk Will Pressure Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Dentsu Group slightly, from around ¥2,500 to about ¥2,509.85, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E that modestly adjust their valuation framework. What's in the News for Dentsu Group Magnite and Dentsu Group expanded their partnership in Sweden, with dentsu using Magnite’s tools and technology to power AMX Premium Video and support premium video campaigns across connected TV.Narrative Update • Jun 04
4324: Lower Earnings Assumptions Will Weigh On Premium Video Partnership Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Dentsu Group from ¥2,800 to ¥2,500, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Magnite and Dentsu Group expanded their existing EMEA relationship with a new partnership in Sweden, focusing on the media supply chain for premium video and connected TV, source: company client announcement.Narrative Update • May 21
4324: Boycott Probe Settlement Talks And Fine Tuned Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have kept their ¥3,282 price target for Dentsu Group unchanged, with slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This suggests a more fine tuned rather than directional shift in their outlook.Analysis Article • May 19
Dentsu Group Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for Dentsu Group Inc. ( TSE:4324 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Narrative Update • May 01
4324: Regulatory Probe, Impairment Charges And Leadership Change Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Dentsu Group steady at roughly ¥3,282 per share, making only minor tweaks to inputs like the discount rate and future P/E. This reflects updated assumptions rather than a change in overall conviction.Narrative Update • Apr 17
4324: Impairment Reset And Leadership Change Will Frame Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Dentsu Group slightly lower to ¥3,282 from ¥3,293, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a somewhat higher discount rate with modestly stronger revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs. What's in the News The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is reported to be negotiating a potential settlement with advertising firms, including those linked to a boycott probe.Narrative Update • Apr 03
4324: Impairment Charges And Leadership Change Will Frame A Steady Outlook
Analysts have kept their ¥2,800 price target for Dentsu Group unchanged, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly different discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. Together, these factors support maintaining the existing valuation view.Narrative Update • Mar 20
4324: Impairment Reset And New Leadership Will Support Rebound Prospects
Analysts now see Dentsu Group's fair value at about ¥3,293, down from roughly ¥3,397. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions, modestly lower revenue growth expectations, a small trim to profit margin forecasts, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple in their updated models.Narrative Update • Mar 05
4324: Impairment And Leadership Transition Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Dentsu Group at ¥2,800. Slightly higher assumed revenue growth and a higher discount rate are offset by a lower projected profit margin and a modestly higher future P/E, leaving the overall price target unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 19
4324: Impairment Charges And Leadership Changes Will Shape Measured Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their Dentsu Group price target from ¥2,900 to ¥2,800, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Dentsu Group plans to record goodwill impairment losses of ¥310.1b in the fourth quarter of FY2025, subject to Board approval, which would materially affect reported earnings for that period.Analysis Article • Feb 14
Dentsu Group Inc.'s (TSE:4324) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
There wouldn't be many who think Dentsu Group Inc.'s ( TSE:4324 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x is worth a...Narrative Update • Feb 05
4324: Revised 2025 Guidance And Margin Outlook Will Shape Balanced Future Prospects
Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Dentsu Group steady at ¥2,900, citing a slightly lower discount rate, modestly revised revenue growth assumptions of 0.97% and a future P/E of 9.72, offset by a small reduction in profit margin expectations to 6.31%. What's in the News Dentsu Group revised its FY2025 consolidated guidance, now expecting revenue of ¥1,421b and net revenue of ¥1,182.6b, with operating profit projected at ¥17.6b instead of a previously guided operating loss of ¥3.5b.Narrative Update • Jan 22
4324: Higher Profit Forecast And Accounting Review Will Reshape 2025 Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Dentsu Group from ¥2,400 to ¥2,900. They cite updated assumptions that pair a slightly lower discount rate and P/E multiple with revised expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.Analysis Article • Jan 17
Here's Why Dentsu Group (TSE:4324) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Jan 08
4324: Margin Pressures And Sports Expansion Will Shape Balanced Share Prospects
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Dentsu Group broadly unchanged at ¥3,396.67, while refining assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E. This reflects updated views on the balance between earnings potential and risk.Analysis Article • Dec 21
Investors Will Want Dentsu Group's (TSE:4324) Growth In ROCE To Persist
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Narrative Update • Dec 20
4324: Margin Recovery And Sports Expansion Will Shape Balanced Share Prospects
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Dentsu Group to ¥3,397 from ¥3,330, reflecting slightly higher long term profit margin assumptions and a small uptick in the company’s justified valuation multiples, despite only marginal tweaks to growth and discount rate inputs. What's in the News Dentsu Group raised its FY2025 operating profit forecast from an operating loss of ¥3.5 billion to an operating profit of ¥17.6 billion, supported by stronger Japan performance and cost reductions, while keeping organic growth guidance at around 0% (company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 06
4324: International Business Uncertainty And Margin Outlook Will Shape Balanced Share Prospects
Narrative Update on Dentsu Group Analyst Price Target The analyst price target for Dentsu Group has been raised from ¥3,121 to ¥3,330. Analysts cite an improved profit margin outlook and a slightly lower assumed valuation multiple, partially offset by more conservative revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 22
4324: International Business Sale Could Expose Shares To Significant Downside Risk
Narrative Update on Dentsu Group: Analyst Price Target Rises Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Dentsu Group from ¥3,070 to ¥3,121.25, citing improved revenue growth prospects and higher profitability expectations. What's in the News Dentsu is evaluating the sale of its international business, which could raise several billion dollars if successful (Financial Times).Analysis Article • Aug 17
Dentsu Group Inc. (TSE:4324) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price
TSE:4324 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Dentsu Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Narrative Update • Aug 16
Investing In Integrated Growth Solutions And Modern Media Will Drive Competitiveness In Future Markets
Despite an improved revenue growth outlook and a lower forward P/E multiple, the consensus analyst price target for Dentsu Group has been reduced from ¥3,275 to ¥3,095. What's in the News Dentsu Group's board is set to discuss a revision of the full-year consolidated earnings forecast and the dividend of surplus.
New Narrative • Dec 03
AI And Merkury For Media Launch Fuel Growth In Key Markets
Strategic focus on data, technology, AI, and major markets like Japan and the US aims for revenue growth and enhanced service models.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -JP¥294b |
| Dec 31 2025 | JP¥245m | JP¥96m | -JP¥328b |
Compensation vs Market: Takeshi's total compensation ($USD1.54M) is above average for companies of similar size in the JP market ($USD1.02M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Takeshi's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Takeshi Sano (56 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
JP¥245,000,000
Compensation
Mr. Takeshi Sano is Director of 4QUALIA Co. Ltd. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of Japan at Dentsu Group Inc. since March 2026 and served as its Deputy Global COO since March 27, 2026 and also serves...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Executive Officer | less than a year | JP¥245.00m | no data | |
| Global CFO | 1.5yrs | JP¥165.00m | no data | |
| Head of Regional Business of EMEA | less than a year | JP¥682.00m | no data | |
| Chief Data and Technology Officer | 2.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Chief Information Officer | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive - Group IR Office | no data | no data | no data | |
| Global General Counsel | 3.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Chief Communications Officer | 3.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Chief Human Resources Officer | 3.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Creative Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Impact | no data | no data | no data |
2.5yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: 4324's management team is considered experienced (2.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Executive Officer | less than a year | JP¥245.00m | no data | |
| Global CFO | less than a year | JP¥165.00m | no data | |
| Representative Executive Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 4.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 1.4yrs | no data | 0.00011% ¥ 1.1m | |
| Independent Chairman | 3.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 1.4yrs | no data | 0.000050% ¥ 490.4k | |
| Independent Outside Director | 3.4yrs | no data | 0.000080% ¥ 784.6k | |
| Independent Outside Director | 3.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 3.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Outside Director | 1.4yrs | no data | 0.00011% ¥ 1.1m |
1.4yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 4324's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.4 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/08/14 17:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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Analyst Sources
Dentsu Group Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 10 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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| Yoshitaka Nagao | BofA Global Research |
| Mitsunobu Tsuruo | Citigroup Inc |
| Hideo Noda | CLSA |