U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.

TSE:9418 Stock Report

Market Cap: JP¥287.3b

U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 3/6

U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.07% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 30th November, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 28th August, 2026.

Key information

1.1%

Dividend yield

n/a

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yield1.5%
Dividend Growth22.1%
Next dividend pay date30 Nov 26
Ex dividend date28 Aug 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio16%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Feb 02

U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article • Jan 01

Do U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd's (TSE:9418) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article • Dec 05

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:9418) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.6x U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:9418 ) may be sending bearish signals...
Analysis Article • Sep 30

The Return Trends At U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Look Promising

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...
Analysis Article • Sep 10

Does U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Analysis Article • Aug 04

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:9418) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd fair value estimate is JP¥1,594 Current...
Analysis Article • Jun 24

Getting In Cheap On U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9418) Might Be Difficult

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 13x, you may consider U-NEXT...
Analysis Article • May 23

Here's Why U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article • May 09

U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...
Analysis Article • Apr 13

Earnings Update: U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9418) Just Reported Its Half-Yearly Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Investors in U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:9418 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.6% to close at JP¥1,842...
Analysis Article • Apr 07

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9418)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd fair value estimate is JP¥1,993 U-NEXT...
Analysis Article • Mar 24

Is Now The Time To Put U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) On Your Watchlist?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article • Feb 25

Some Confidence Is Lacking In U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:9418) P/E

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:9418 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.6x might make it look like a strong...
Analysis Article • Jan 18

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9418) After Its First-Quarter Results

It's been a good week for U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:9418 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...
Analysis Article • Jan 10

Is U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article • Dec 27

The Return Trends At U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Look Promising

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll want...
Analysis Article • Nov 26

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9418)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd fair value estimate is JP¥5,033 Current...
Analysis Article • Oct 26

Should You Be Adding U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) To Your Watchlist Today?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article • Sep 18

Does U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
Analysis Article • Sep 04

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:9418) Shares Climb 32% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:9418 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 32% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article • Jul 30

U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...
Analysis Article • Jul 11

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9418) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:9418 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.6x might make it look like a sell...
Analysis Article • Jun 24

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Passed With Ease

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article • Apr 26

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418)

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article • Mar 19

Investor Optimism Abounds USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9418) But Growth Is Lacking

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.3x USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:9418 ) may be sending very bearish...
Analysis Article • Mar 06

Does USEN-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayJun 23 2026Ex Dividend DateAug 28 2026Dividend Pay DateNov 30 202694 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 65 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: 9418's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: 9418's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.

Dividend Yield vs Market

U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd Dividend Yield vs Market
How does 9418 dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (9418)1.1%
Market Bottom 25% (JP)1.8%
Market Top 25% (JP)3.9%
Industry Average (Telecom)3.6%
Analyst forecast (9418) (up to 3 years)1.5%

Notable Dividend: 9418's dividend (1.07%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the JP market (1.79%).

High Dividend: 9418's dividend (1.07%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the JP market (3.88%).

Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (16.3%), 9418's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.

Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (16.9%), 9418's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/23 14:03
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/23 00:00
Earnings2026/02/28
Annual Earnings2025/08/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. is covered by 6 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Taro IshiharaDaiwa Securities Co. Ltd.
null nullDaiwa Securities Co. Ltd.
Kazuki SakaguchiDaiwa Securities Co. Ltd.