Rakuten And 2 Other High Growth Tech Stocks In Japan

Japan's stock markets have made modest gains recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index rising 0.8% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.2%, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan might continue to normalize its monetary policy. This article will explore three high-growth tech stocks in Japan, including Rakuten, which stand out due to their innovative approaches and potential for significant returns in a market showing cautious optimism.

Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In Japan

Name	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Growth Rating
Hottolink	51.80%	61.94%	★★★★★★
Cyber Security Cloud	20.71%	25.73%	★★★★★☆
f-code	22.70%	22.62%	★★★★★☆
eWeLLLtd	26.52%	27.53%	★★★★★★
Material Group	17.82%	28.74%	★★★★★☆
SHIFT	20.62%	32.82%	★★★★★★
Medley	24.97%	30.50%	★★★★★★
Bengo4.comInc	20.76%	46.76%	★★★★★★
ExaWizards	22.69%	62.99%	★★★★★★
Money Forward	20.51%	66.90%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 129 stocks from our Japanese High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Kakaku.com (TSE:2371)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Kakaku.com, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, offers purchase support and restaurant review services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥467.23 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its purchase support and restaurant review services in Japan. Key revenue streams include advertising fees, affiliate commissions, and premium membership subscriptions. The net profit margin is 25%.

Kakaku.com has demonstrated robust earnings growth, with a notable 23.4% increase over the past year, outpacing the Interactive Media and Services industry’s 14.5%. The company forecasts an annual profit growth of 8.9%, which is slightly above Japan's market average of 8.6%. Despite a highly volatile share price in recent months, Kakaku.com continues to invest significantly in R&D to fuel innovation and maintain its competitive edge. The company's revenue is expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.7%, faster than Japan's market average of 4.3%.

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Vector (TSE:6058)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Vector Inc. operates in public relations, advertising, press release distribution, video release distribution, direct marketing, media, investment, and human resources businesses across Japan, China, and internationally with a market cap of ¥43.53 billion.

Operations: Vector Inc. generates revenue from public relations, advertising, press release and video release distribution, direct marketing, media, investment, and human resources services across Japan, China, and internationally. The company has a market cap of ¥43.53 billion.

Vector's earnings surged by 47.5% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Media industry's 1.6%. The company's revenue is projected to grow at a rate of 6.9% annually, faster than Japan's market average of 4.3%, with expected earnings growth at a robust 10.7%. Vector’s commitment to innovation is evident from its substantial R&D expenditures, which have consistently driven advancements in their software solutions and AI technologies.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Vector.

• Gain insights into Vector's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Marvelous (TSE:7844)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Marvelous Inc. engages in the planning, development, production, marketing, and sale of game software for home-use game machines and has a market cap of ¥37.19 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from three main segments: Digital Content Business (¥14.50 billion), Amusement Business (¥8.95 billion), and Music Video Business (¥4.96 billion).

Marvelous Inc., a notable player in Japan's tech scene, is forecasted to grow its revenue by 6.6% annually, surpassing the national market average of 4.3%. Despite being currently unprofitable, earnings are projected to surge by an impressive 64.5% per year over the next three years. The company's commitment to innovation is evident from its substantial R&D investments, which have consistently driven advancements in their software solutions and AI technologies.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Marvelous stock in this health report.

• Examine Marvelous' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

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