HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.

NasdaqCM:HTCR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.9m

HeartCore Enterprises Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Kanno Yamamoto

Chief executive officer

US$757.8k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage68.18%
CEO tenure5yrs
CEO ownership41.9%
Management average tenure5yrs
Board average tenure4.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Oct 01

Slammed 28% HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTCR) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) shares have retraced a considerable 28% in the last month, reversing a fair...
Analysis Article • May 30

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTCR) Stock Catapults 28% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced...
Analysis Article • Mar 28

A Look At The Fair Value Of HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTCR)

Key Insights The projected fair value for HeartCore Enterprises is US$1.08 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Analysis Article • Mar 08

Investors Don't See Light At End Of HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTCR) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 31%

The HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...
Analysis Article • Feb 26

Is HeartCore Enterprises (NASDAQ:HTCR) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Jan 31

Why The 36% Return On Capital At HeartCore Enterprises (NASDAQ:HTCR) Should Have Your Attention

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...
Analysis Article • Dec 19

When Should You Buy HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTCR)?

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NASDAQCM gainers with a...
Analysis Article • Nov 27

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTCR) Stock Catapults 44% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 44% gain in the last...
Analysis Article • Nov 19

HeartCore Enterprises (NASDAQ:HTCR) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
New Narrative • Oct 17

A Diversification Worth a Look-HTCR

Digital Transformation Specialist and IPO Consultant, HeartCore EnterprisesCatalysts-Products or Services that Could Move Sales or Earnings Meaningfully1.     Growth: The global Cu
Analysis Article • Oct 13

Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTCR) Revenues Despite 25% Price Jump

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article • Sep 04

Party Time: One Broker Just Made Major Increases To Their HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTCR) Earnings Forecast

Celebrations may be in order for HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) shareholders, with the covering analyst...
Analysis Article • Aug 23

Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTCR) Revenues

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) is...
Analysis Article • Feb 27

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTCR) Shares Leap 29% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

Those holding HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded...
Analysis Article • Nov 17

Slammed 41% HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTCR) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch

To the annoyance of some shareholders, HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTCR ) shares are down a considerable 41...
Seeking Alpha • Sep 28

HeartCore Enterprises signs deal with GMO MAKESHOP

HeartCore Enterprises (NASDAQ:HTCR) has signed a deal with GMO MAKESHOP, offering its Content Management System to help augment GMO MAKESHOP’s digital transformation efforts prior to the launch of its Cloud E-Commerce Plan. With the capabilities of the Company’s CMS, businesses operating e-commerce sites using GMO MAKESHOP's Cloud E-Commerce Plan will now be able to centrally manage content across several of their business units. Additionally, the GMO MAKESHOP team will be able to leverage key tools to manage sales promotions, track inventory and product management, and also deliver management functions for its e-commerce initiative. “Our software will allow their team to seamlessly launch a full scale e-commerce platform that provides state-of-the-art capabilities both on the front and back end, especially as they manage a multitude of websites." said CEO Sumitaka Yamamoto. HTCR shares rallies +10.69% to $1.2.
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08

HeartCore to acquire majority stake in IT solutions firm Sigmaways

HeartCore (NASDAQ:HTCR) said Thursday it will acquire 51% majority stake in privately-held IT solutions provider Sigmaways in a cash and stock deal. The deal will expand HTCR's operational footprint in the U.S. and add significant revenue to its top line. The acquisition will provide complementary cross-sell and upsell opportunities for both firms. HTCR expects to reduce production costs, transitioning from outsourcing to leveraging Sigmaways' team. On closing, Sigmaways' senior management will join HTCR. Sigmaways founder Prakash Sadasivam will join HTCR's board. Once the deal closes, HTCR's customers will be able to implement Sigmaways as an integration specialist firm for automation, web, and software solutions. The deal will reduce development costs across HTCR's existing verticals through Sigmaways' long-standing relationships and resources throughout India and Vietnam. "HTCR's proposed majority stake acquisition of Sigmaways would expand its U.S. presence, with a strong subsidiary expected to bring recurring revenues and an expectation of streamlined R&D expenses," said HTCR CEO Sumitaka Kanno Yamamoto. The deal is expected to close in Q4.
Seeking Alpha • Sep 02

HeartCore Enterprises Diversifies Amid Revenue Contraction And Worsening Operating Losses

Summary HeartCore Enterprises recently reported its Q2 2022 financial results. The firm provides customer experience software and unrelated products and services in Japan. HTCR has produced contracting revenue on a US dollar basis and worsening operating losses as it seeks to diversify into businesses unrelated to its core. Given a slowing economic environment, loss of focus, increasing operating losses, and little management communication, my outlook for HTCR is a Sell. A Quick Take On HeartCore Enterprises HeartCore Enterprises (HTCR) reported its Q2 2022 financial results on August 15, 2022, producing a US dollar-based revenue contraction of 7% year-over-year as the Japanese Yen lost 14% of its value against the dollar. The company provides customer experience management software to enterprise customers in Japan and overseas. With HTCR producing worsening operating results, losing focus, and operating in a depreciating currency environment, my outlook on the stock is a Sell. HeartCore Enterprises Overview Tokyo, Japan-based HeartCore was founded in 2009 to develop an enterprise platform for enhancing customer and stakeholder experiences. The firm is headed by founder, Chairman, and CEO Mr. Sumitaka Yamamoto, who was previously employed at BroadVision in Japan. The company's primary offerings include: Marketing Sales Customer service Content management Integrations The firm acquires customers via its direct sales and marketing efforts and had 877 enterprise customers as of June 30, 2022. The graphic below shows some of the company's customers: Company Customers - Partial List (HeartCore Enterprises) HTCR also provides non-customer relationship software products and services. HeartCore Enterprises' Market & Competition According to a 2018 market research report by ResearchAndMarkets, the global customer experience management market is projected to grow to $21.3 billion by 2024. This represents a forecast CAGR of 22% during the period between 2018 and 2024. The main factor driving market growth is the increasing need for personalized customer experience. Also, the growth in the use of machine learning promises to provide greater software value to enterprises by offering recommendations and vertical industry focus. Major competitive or other industry participants include: Adobe (ADBE) Avaya (AVYA) CA Technologies IBM (IBM) Medallia Aon Hewitt Towers Watson SurveyMonkey Qualtrics International (XM) Sprinklr (CXM) HeartCore's Recent Financial Performance Total revenue by quarter has performed variably according to the chart below: 5 Quarter Total Revenue (Seeking Alpha) Gross profit by quarter has also produced fluctuating results: 5 Quarter Gross Profit (Seeking Alpha) Selling, G&A expenses as a percentage of total revenue by quarter have trended much higher in recent quarters: 5 Quarter Selling, G&A % Of Revenue (Seeking Alpha) Operating losses by quarter have worsened markedly in recent quarters: 5 Quarter Operating Income (Seeking Alpha) Earnings per share (Diluted) have produced increasingly negative results, as shown in the chart below: 5 Quarter Earnings Per Share (Seeking Alpha) (All data in above charts is GAAP) In the past approximately six months, HTCR's stock price has dropped 17.3% vs. the U.S. S&P 500 index' fall of around 8.6%, as the chart below indicates: 26 Week Stock Price (Seeking Alpha) Valuation And Other Metrics For HeartCore Enterprises Below is a table of relevant capitalization and valuation figures for the company: Measure [TTM] Amount Enterprise Value / Sales 1.99 Revenue Growth Rate 19.9% Net Income Margin -35.6% GAAP EBITDA % -31.5% Market Capitalization $28,820,000 Enterprise Value $21,450,000 Operating Cash Flow -$1,680,000 Earnings Per Share (Fully Diluted) -$0.20 (Source - Seeking Alpha) The Rule of 40 is a software industry rule of thumb that says that as long as the combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA percentage rate equal or exceed 40%, the firm is on an acceptable growth/EBITDA trajectory. HTCR's most recent GAAP Rule of 40 calculation was negative (11.6%) as of Q2 2022, so the firm has performed poorly in this regard, per the table below: Rule of 40 - GAAP Calculation Recent Rev. Growth % 19.9% GAAP EBITDA % -31.5% Total -11.6% (Source - Seeking Alpha) Commentary On HeartCore In its last earnings release (Source - Seeking Alpha), covering Q2 2022's results, management highlighted the inbound interest from its new service, Go IPO. The Go IPO segment will provide consulting services to Japanese firms seeking to list their shares on Nasdaq capital markets in the U.S. This service appears to have little relation to its core customer experience offerings.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Kanno Yamamoto's remuneration changed compared to HeartCore Enterprises's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2025US$758kUS$517k

-US$4m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$12m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$160k

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$3m

Dec 31 2024US$541kUS$506k

-US$1m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$4m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$9m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$7m

Dec 31 2023US$525kUS$525k

-US$4m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$3m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$2m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$3m

Dec 31 2022US$647kUS$508k

-US$7m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$6m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$4m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$2m

Dec 31 2021US$387kUS$387k

-US$338k

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$167k

Dec 31 2020US$341kUS$341k

US$151k

Compensation vs Market: Kanno's total compensation ($USD757.84K) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD622.91K).

Compensation vs Earnings: Kanno's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.

CEO

Kanno Yamamoto (59 yo)

5yrs
Tenure
US$757,838
Compensation

Mr. Sumitaka Yamamoto, also known as Kanno, was President & CEO of Heartcore, Inc. until February 2026. Mr. Yamamoto has serves as the Chairman of the Board at Heartcore Enterprises, Inc. since August 16,...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Sumitaka Yamamoto
President5yrsUS$757.84k41.9%
$ 1.6m
Kimio Hosaka
COO & Director5yrsUS$269.67k0.44%
$ 17.3k
Qizhi Gao
Chief Financial Officer5yrsno data0.12%
$ 4.7k
5.0yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: HTCR's management team is seasoned and experienced (5 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Sumitaka Yamamoto
President5yrsUS$757.84k41.9%
$ 1.6m
Kimio Hosaka
COO & Director5yrsUS$269.67k0.44%
$ 17.3k
Ferdinand Groenewald
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$63.13kno data
Koji Sato
Independent Director2.7yrsUS$62.75kno data
Yoonji Lee
Independent Directorless than a yearUS$21.33kno data
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: HTCR's board of directors are considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/12 00:31
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/12 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. is covered by 2 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Aashi ShahSidoti & Company, LLC
Thomas KerrZacks Small-Cap Research