Announcement • Jun 04
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q1, 2027 Results on Jul 30, 2026 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results on Jul 30, 2026 Announcement • Apr 29
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026. Announcement • Apr 21
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on Apr 28, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 30 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 32% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.9%). Reported Earnings • Feb 07
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥79.14 (vs JP¥79.66 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥79.14 (down from JP¥79.66 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥76.9b (up 3.8% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥7.60b (down 2.7% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 9.9% (in line with 3Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.3% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Dec 11
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 05, 2026 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 05, 2026 Declared Dividend • Dec 02
First half dividend of JP¥35.00 announced Dividend of JP¥35.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 30th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.3%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (32% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 8.0% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 14% over the next year, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Oct 31
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥56.48 (vs JP¥48.22 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥56.48 (up from JP¥48.22 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥69.8b (up 3.5% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥5.42b (up 15% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 7.8% (up from 7.0% in 2Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.3% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.1% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Sep 02
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Oct 30, 2025 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Oct 30, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 01
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥76.30 (vs JP¥107 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥76.30 (down from JP¥107 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥75.1b (down 7.3% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥7.36b (down 30% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 9.8% (down from 13% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.2% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 51% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • Jul 09
Final dividend of JP¥30.00 announced Dividend of JP¥30.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 29th September 2025 Payment date: 2nd December 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.3%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (12% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 8.0% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 14% over the next 2 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Jul 01
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥229 (up from JP¥164 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥292.2b (up 8.2% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥22.4b (up 39% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 7.7% (up from 6.0% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 6.6%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.1% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 63% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Jun 07
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jul 31, 2025 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jul 31, 2025 Reported Earnings • Apr 26
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥229 (up from JP¥164 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥292.2b (up 8.2% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥22.4b (up 39% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 7.7% (up from 6.0% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 6.6%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.5% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 63% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 30 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 12% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Announcement • Mar 08
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 25, 2025 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 25, 2025 Announcement • Feb 20
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. (TSE:9003) announces an Equity Buyback for 2,000,000 shares, representing 2.04% for ¥5,000 million. Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. (TSE:9003) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 2,000,000 shares, representing 2.04% of its issued share capital, for ¥5,000 million. The purpose of the program is to enhance shareholder returns and implement agile capital policies in response to changes in the business environment. The program will be valid till September 10, 2025. As of December 31, 2024, the company has 97,971,152 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 174,347 treasury shares. Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥79.66 (vs JP¥51.09 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥79.66 (up from JP¥51.09 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥74.1b (up 11% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥7.80b (up 56% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 11% (up from 7.5% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 2.6% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 80% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Dec 04
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 06, 2025 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 06, 2025 Declared Dividend • Dec 03
First half dividend of JP¥30.00 announced Dividend of JP¥30.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 28th March 2025 Payment date: 30th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.3%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (13% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 9.1% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 1.5% over the next year. However, it would need to fall by 85% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Reported Earnings • Nov 02
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥48.22 (vs JP¥39.29 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥48.22 (up from JP¥39.29 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥67.5b (up 7.7% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥4.72b (up 23% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 7.0% (up from 6.1% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 2 years compared to a 2.8% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 93% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥25.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 02 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 23% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Announcement • Aug 28
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Oct 31, 2024 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Oct 31, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 05
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 13% to JP¥2,159. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,782, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to decline by 0.5% in a year. Earnings are forecast to decline by 4.6% in the next year. Reported Earnings • Aug 03
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥107 (vs JP¥52.03 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥107 (up from JP¥52.03 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥81.0b (up 31% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥10.5b (up 107% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 13% (up from 8.3% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 2 years compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 105% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Jul 11
Final dividend increased to JP¥25.00 Dividend of JP¥25.00 is 25% higher than last year. Ex-date: 27th September 2024 Payment date: 2nd December 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.3%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.3%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (22% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 7.2% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 30% over the next 2 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 29
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 11% to JP¥2,438. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,023, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to grow by 8.5% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% in the next 2 years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 14
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 11% to JP¥2,418. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,013, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to grow by 8.5% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% in the next 2 years. Announcement • Jun 06
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 01, 2024 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 01, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 27
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 8.4% to JP¥2,468. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,037, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to grow by 8.5% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% in the next 2 years. Reported Earnings • May 01
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥164 (up from JP¥71.24 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥270.0b (up 8.2% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥16.1b (up 130% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 6.0% (up from 2.8% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.5% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Apr 29
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 22
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.6% to JP¥2,647. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,189, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 6.8% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to grow by 11% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 37% in the next 2 years. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 01 July 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 22% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.2%). Announcement • Mar 02
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 26, 2024 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Apr 26, 2024 Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥51.08 (vs JP¥31.50 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥51.08 (up from JP¥31.50 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥66.8b (up 6.4% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥5.01b (up 62% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.5% (up from 4.9% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.0% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 110% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Major Estimate Revision • Feb 03
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 17% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate increased from JP¥148 to JP¥174. Revenue forecast steady at JP¥271.7b. Net income forecast to grow 25% next year vs 2.3% growth forecast for Transportation industry in Japan. Consensus price target of JP¥3,120 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at JP¥2,740 over the past week. Announcement • Nov 27
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 02, 2024 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 02, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 04
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥39.29 (vs JP¥4.57 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥39.29 (up from JP¥4.57 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥62.7b (up 2.4% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥3.85b (up JP¥3.40b from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 6.1% (up from 0.7% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was primarily driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 98% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥15.00 per share at 1.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 01 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.0%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.2%). Announcement • Sep 14
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 02, 2023 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 02, 2023 Price Target Changed • Aug 22
Price target increased by 16% to JP¥2,900 Up from JP¥2,500, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 5.0% above last closing price of JP¥2,762. Stock is up 14% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥148 for next year compared to JP¥71.24 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Aug 03
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 26% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has improved. 2024 revenue forecast increased from JP¥257.7b to JP¥274.1b. EPS estimate increased from JP¥117 to JP¥148 per share. Net income forecast to grow 42% next year vs 12% growth forecast for Transportation industry in Japan. Consensus price target up from JP¥2,500 to JP¥2,650. Share price rose 7.4% to JP¥2,707 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Jul 28
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥52.03 (vs JP¥19.88 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥52.03 (up from JP¥19.88 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥61.7b (up 14% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥5.10b (up 162% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 8.3% (up from 3.6% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.1% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.9% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 60% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Jun 09
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Jul 27, 2023 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Jul 27, 2023 Reported Earnings • Apr 29
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥71.24 (up from JP¥18.93 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥249.7b (up 15% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥6.98b (up 276% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 2.8% (up from 0.9% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.2%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.5% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.0% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥15.00 per share at 1.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 30 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 33% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.2%). Reported Earnings • Feb 03
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥31.50 (vs JP¥13.89 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥31.50 (up from JP¥13.89 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥62.8b (up 13% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥3.09b (up 127% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.9% (up from 2.4% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.1% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 9% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Dec 04
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 02, 2023 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 02, 2023 Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥4.57 (vs JP¥1.17 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥4.57 (up from JP¥1.17 loss in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥61.2b (up 14% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥448.0m (up JP¥563.0m from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from net loss in 2Q 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 57 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. 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. 7 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (7 non-independent directors). External Auditor Fumihiko Tanizawa was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. 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 • Nov 04
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥4.57 (vs JP¥1.17 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥4.57 (up from JP¥1.17 loss in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥61.2b (up 14% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥448.0m (up JP¥563.0m from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from net loss in 2Q 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 58 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Sep 03
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 02, 2022 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 02, 2022 Reported Earnings • Jul 30
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥19.88 (vs JP¥1.48 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥19.88 (up from JP¥1.48 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥53.9b (up 6.7% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥1.95b (up JP¥1.80b from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from 0.3% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 14%, compared to a 24% growth forecast for the industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 81 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Jun 25
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Jul 28, 2022 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Jul 28, 2022 Reported Earnings • Apr 28
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥18.93 (up from JP¥133 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥216.7b (down 2.0% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.86b (up JP¥14.9b from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.9% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 6.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 25%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 16%, compared to a 19% growth forecast for the industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 89 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Price Target Changed • Apr 27
Price target decreased to JP¥2,415 Down from JP¥2,990, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 9.5% above last closing price of JP¥2,205. Stock is down 4.7% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥15.15 next year compared to a net loss per share of JP¥133 last year. Board Change • Apr 27
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. 9 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (7 non-independent directors). External Auditor Fumihiko Tanizawa was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 30 June 2022. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 0.9%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.3%). Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Third quarter 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥13.89 (up from JP¥0.36 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥55.6b (down 6.3% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥1.36b (up JP¥1.40b from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from net loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 15%, compared to a 20% growth forecast for the industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 91 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Feb 03
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Apr 26, 2022 Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Apr 26, 2022 Reported Earnings • Nov 05
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥1.17 loss per share (vs JP¥16.28 loss in 2Q 2021) The company reported a solid second quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥53.8b (up 3.1% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥115.0m (loss narrowed 93% from 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 80 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Jul 30
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥1.48 (vs JP¥18.25 loss in 1Q 2021) The company reported a decent first quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥50.5b (down 11% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥145.0m (up JP¥1.93b from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 0.3% (up from net loss in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 69 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • May 01
Full year 2021 earnings released: JP¥133 loss per share (vs JP¥149 profit in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥221.1b (down 17% from FY 2020). Net loss: JP¥13.1b (down 189% from profit in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 55 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 09
New 90-day high: JP¥2,656 The company is up 2.0% from its price of JP¥2,606 on 09 December 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Transportation industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥779 per share. Reported Earnings • Feb 02
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: JP¥0.36 loss per share (vs JP¥42.22 profit in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥59.3b (down 9.1% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: JP¥35.0m (down 101% from profit in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 44% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 02
Revenue beats expectations, earnings disappoint Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 0.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 7.6%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 5.7%, compared to a 1.0% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Japan.