Profitability ImprovementThe company's return to profitability with positive net income and EBIT in 2024-2025 indicates a potential turnaround, enhancing its ability to reinvest in growth and improve financial stability.

Balance Sheet HealthThe growth in equity from 2023 to 2025 strengthens the company's capital base, providing a buffer against financial volatility and supporting future investment opportunities.

Gross Margin StabilityA stable gross margin of 45-50% reflects efficient cost management and competitive pricing power, crucial for sustaining profitability in the software industry.

Bears Say

Revenue ContractionThe significant revenue decline in 2025 poses a threat to the company's market position and long-term growth prospects, undermining investor confidence.

Negative Cash FlowNegative operating cash flow in 2025 indicates challenges in cash generation, potentially affecting the company's ability to fund operations and growth initiatives.

Increased Debt LevelsRising debt levels introduce financial risk, potentially limiting the company's flexibility to navigate economic downturns or invest in strategic opportunities.

Lancers, Inc. News

Lancers Posts Double-Digit Sales Growth and Eyes Profit Surge for Fiscal 2026

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Lancers, Inc. Reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results with Mixed Performance

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Lancers, Inc. Reports Strong Fiscal 2025 Results and Positive Outlook for 2026

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Lancers, Inc. Reports Strong Financial Growth in First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2025

An announcement from Lancers, Inc. ( ($JP:4484) ) is now available. Lancers, Inc. reported a financial improvement for...

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Lancers, Inc. Shows Positive Turnaround in 2025

Lancers, Inc. (JP:4484) has released an update. Lancers, Inc. reports a modest increase in net sales for the...

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Lancers, Inc.: Q1 Performance Improves, Profit Challenges Ahead

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4484 FAQ

What was Lancers, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Lancers, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥154.00 and its highest was ¥326.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Lancers, Inc.’s market cap?

Lancers, Inc.’s market cap is ¥5.05B.

When is Lancers, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Lancers, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 91 days.

How were Lancers, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Lancers, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥2.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥2.51.

Is Lancers, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Lancers, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Lancers, Inc. pay dividends?

Lancers, Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥2 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lancers, Inc. dividends here

What is Lancers, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Lancers, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Lancers, Inc. have?

Lancers, Inc. has 16,245,228 shares outstanding.

What happened to Lancers, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Lancers, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥2.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.334%.

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Company Description

Lancers, Inc.

Lancers, Inc. provides crowdsourcing services. It engages in the freelance talent platform business. The company offers Lancers, a freelance starrent platform that matches companies who want to work with individuals and who want to receive jobs online; Lancers Pro, a service for selected freelancers; Lancers Agent, a resident IT freelance service; and Lancers Outsourcing, a service to entrust media and content production to a director. It also provides Lancers Assistant, a service that allow to outsource a range of tasks, such as secretarial, sales, public relations, and production to a team of online assistants; and Lancers Enterprise, a centralized external human resources management system for corporations. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.