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Recruit Holdings extends sharp gains on plan for 25% profit increase driven by HR technology growth in Europe and the U.S.

Mon May 18, 2026 9:46 am JST Catalyst

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. <6098> shares extended sharp gains after the company announced following the market close on May 15 its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 2026 and forecast strong growth for the fiscal year ending March 2027. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company expects sales to rise 9.0% year-on-year to 4.03 trillion yen and net profit to jump 25.4% to 623 billion yen, attracting strong buying interest. The annual dividend forecast was raised to 26 yen from 25 yen in the previous fiscal year, split at 13 yen each for interim and year-end dividends. Foreign exchange assumptions are set at 154 yen per U.S. dollar, 182 yen per euro, and 110 yen per Australian dollar.

The HR Technology segment is projected to drive earnings growth, fueled by further expansion of "Premium Sponsored Jobs"?paid advertisements with enhanced features on Indeed?particularly in the U.S. and Europe. For the fiscal year ended March 2026, sales rose 3.9% year-on-year to 3.70 trillion yen, and net profit grew 21.6% to 496.91 billion yen. Performance was boosted by the HR Technology business, where higher average unit prices offset sluggish hiring demand in the U.S. to lift revenue. While sales also expanded in Europe and other regions, revenue in Japan declined.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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