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PERSOL HOLDINGS CO
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥287.00
▲(10.34% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
Solid fundamentals (steady growth, healthy ROE, and generally strong cash generation) and supportive valuation (reasonable P/E and strong dividend yield) are partially offset by mixed technicals, with the stock still below longer-term moving averages and only neutral-to-slightly bearish momentum indicators.
Positive Factors
Recurring staffing business model
A staffing-centric model anchored in temporary dispatch and placement yields recurring, fee-based cashflows tied to hours billed and placement commissions. That low-capex, service-oriented model supports predictable revenue streams, operational scalability, and durable demand from corporate clients.
Negative Factors
Thin and pressured profit margins
Low single-digit net and modest EBIT margins leave limited buffers for wage inflation, pricing pressure, or client mix shifts. Sustained thin margins constrain capital allocation, reduce ability to absorb shocks, and make long-term returns sensitive to operating-cost fluctuations and competitive pricing dynamics.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring staffing business model
A staffing-centric model anchored in temporary dispatch and placement yields recurring, fee-based cashflows tied to hours billed and placement commissions. That low-capex, service-oriented model supports predictable revenue streams, operational scalability, and durable demand from corporate clients.
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PERSOL HOLDINGS CO (2181) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥596.02B
Dividend Yield3.59%
Average Volume (3M)8.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.6
Beta (1Y)0.38
Revenue Growth7.21%
EPS Growth20.06%
CountryJP
Employees74,926
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)19.27
Shares Outstanding2,278,437,700
10 Day Avg. Volume6,131,050
30 Day Avg. Volume8,214,589
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.59
Price to Book (P/B)2.31
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio6.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)20.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.66T
PERSOL HOLDINGS CO Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Operating globally under its PERSOL brand, Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. delivers a comprehensive suite of human resource solutions. These services include general worker dispatch, permanent recruitment, and extensive outsourcing. Specifically, the co...
How the Company Makes Money
PERSOL primarily makes money by delivering HR services to corporate clients and earning fees tied to the sourcing, assignment, and employment of workers. A major revenue stream is temporary staffing (worker dispatch): PERSOL supplies workers to cl...
PERSOL HOLDINGS CO Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 11, 2024
(Q2-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant revenue growth in several SBUs, particularly in the Career and Technology segments, alongside improved free cash flow. However, there were notable challenges including declines in operating profit and adjusted EBITDA, as well as increased expenses. The overall sentiment is mixed with significant achievements balanced by substantial challenges.Positive Updates
Revenue Increase
Revenue increased by 7.8% year-on-year to JPY 654.8 billion.
Negative Updates
Operating Profit Decline
Operating profit decreased by 22% year-on-year to JPY 26.3 billion.
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Q2-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Increase
Revenue increased by 7.8% year-on-year to JPY 654.8 billion.
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Company Guidance
The earnings call for Persol Holdings, symbol 2181.T, for the second quarter of 2024 highlighted several key financial metrics and strategic initiatives. Revenue increased by 7.8% year-on-year, reaching JPY 654.8 billion, while adjusted EBITDA was JPY 35 billion. The company reported an interim dividend of JPY 43, with a year-end dividend projected at JPY 4.3, following a 10-for-1 stock split. Operating profit fell by 22% to JPY 26.3 billion, and quarterly profit decreased by 23% to JPY 16.7 billion. The report emphasized strategic investments aligning with the midterm management plan 2026, particularly in the Career SBU, which experienced a 29% increase in revenue. The call also detailed growth strategies, including initiatives for reskilling and the expansion of the placement market, expected to grow at a CAGR of over 9% towards 2030. The company aims to maintain a balanced approach to cost control and strategic investment to ensure steady profit in the second half of the fiscal year.PERSOL HOLDINGS CO Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.56T | 1.45T | 1.33T | 1.24T | 1.06T |
| Gross Profit | 355.47B | 309.94B | 280.99B | 259.20B | 224.00B |
| EBITDA | 104.23B | 91.61B | 79.44B | 72.27B | 69.32B |
| Net Income | 42.69B | 35.87B | 29.97B | 22.76B | 31.91B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 620.53B | 560.77B | 535.58B | 503.15B | 425.11B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 85.02B | 82.82B | 108.37B | 101.23B | 107.55B |
| Total Debt | 84.11B | 77.28B | 68.99B | 78.11B | 55.63B |
| Total Liabilities | 381.74B | 354.38B | 327.26B | 319.62B | 220.74B |
| Stockholders Equity | 219.50B | 189.63B | 192.35B | 169.67B | 183.05B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 73.59B | 63.72B | 74.47B | 65.72B | 48.09B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 77.44B | 68.85B | 77.75B | 68.98B | 50.69B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -34.32B | -29.77B | -19.00B | -22.79B | -7.06B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -44.82B | -63.88B | -53.80B | -41.78B | -21.14B |
PERSOL HOLDINGS CO Technical Analysis
Positive
260.10
Price Trends
244.35
Positive
239.47
Positive
253.34
Positive
Market Momentum
4.89
Negative
65.49
Neutral
84.55
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2181, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 260.1 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 250.22, above the 50-day MA of 244.35, and above the 200-day MA of 253.34, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 4.89 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.49 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.55 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:2181.
PERSOL HOLDINGS CO Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | ¥17.13T | 36.49 | 27.29% | 0.27% | 3.93% | 29.07% | |
75 Outperform | ¥151.86B | 16.15 | ― | 2.38% | 15.54% | 40.98% | |
74 Outperform | ¥246.99B | 16.71 | 28.98% | 5.57% | 3.47% | 18.14% | |
69 Neutral | ¥596.02B | 13.61 | 19.18% | 3.59% | 7.21% | 20.06% | |
69 Neutral | ¥108.23B | 14.55 | ― | 7.51% | -14.32% | -17.67% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
46 Neutral | ¥58.28B | -13.55 | -6.02% | 0.77% | -0.24% | 59.33% |
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PERSOL HOLDINGS CO Corporate Events
PERSOL Holdings Unveils IR Day 2026 Materials and FY2028 Strategy Focus
Jul 3, 2026
PERSOL HOLDINGS CO., LTD. has released materials for its “IR DAY 2026,” scheduled for July 6, 2026, where executive officers will brief institutional investors and securities analysts on the company’s strategic business unit and ...
Persol Holdings Books ¥48.8 Billion Dividend from Subsidiaries with No Consolidated Impact
Jun 29, 2026
Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced it will receive dividends totaling ¥48.8 billion from four consolidated subsidiaries, with the dividends declared on June 29 and receipted on June 30, 2026. The event triggers an Extraordinary Report fi...
Persol Denies Media Report of Confirmed Programmed Divestment in Australia
Jun 11, 2026
Persol Holdings has responded to an article in The Australian Financial Review that claimed the company is considering selling its Programmed business in Australia, stating that the report did not stem from any official company announcement. Manag...
PERSOL to Advance Human Capital and Governance Disclosure Ahead of 18th Shareholders’ Meeting
Jun 2, 2026
PERSOL HOLDINGS will bring forward disclosure of key sections of its 18th Annual Securities Report ahead of its June 23, 2026 ordinary general meeting of shareholders, responding to a government request for more timely information ahead of shareho...
PERSOL Subsidiaries Probed by Japan Fair Trade Commission Over Antitrust Concerns
Jun 2, 2026
PERSOL HOLDINGS has disclosed that the Japan Fair Trade Commission carried out an on-site investigation at its Japanese staffing subsidiaries on suspicion of a possible Antimonopoly Act violation related to the provision of temporary staffing serv...
PERSOL Extends Share Delivery Incentive Scheme for Group Executives to 2029
May 18, 2026
PERSOL Holdings has decided to continue its share delivery scheme for group subsidiary directors and senior executives of the parent and group companies, extending it for a new three-year period ending March 31, 2029. The program uses Board Incent...
PERSOL to Extend and Enhance Share-Based Incentive Plan for Executives
May 18, 2026
PERSOL HOLDINGS has decided to continue its share-based compensation scheme for directors and executive officers, extending it for a new three-year target period ending March 31, 2029. The program, structured as a Board Incentive Plan trust, aims ...
Persol Holdings to Grant ¥3.5bn in Restricted Stock to 3,500 Management Staff
May 14, 2026
Persol Holdings has approved the disposal of 14,710,944 treasury shares as restricted stock compensation for 3,516 management-level employees and directors and auditors at its Japanese subsidiaries, valued at approximately JPY 3.52 billion, with a...
Persol Holdings Sets New Mid-Term Management Plan Through FY2028
May 14, 2026
Persol Holdings has approved a new Mid-term Management Plan FY2028 that will govern its strategy for the three years from April 2026 to March 2029, with the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 set as the first year of the plan. While detailed measur...
Persol Holdings’ Parent-Only Profit Jumps on Higher Subsidiary Dividends
May 14, 2026
Persol Holdings reported a sharp year-on-year rise in non-consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales climbing 34.3% to ¥78.9 billion. Operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit all rose by more than 40...
PERSOL Holdings Raises Year-End Dividend as Earnings Beat Forecast
May 14, 2026
PERSOL HOLDINGS CO., LTD. has approved an increase in its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, raising the payout to ¥6.00 per share from the previously forecast ¥5.50 and up from ¥5.00 a year earlier. This br...
PERSOL HOLDINGS Posts Record FY2025 Results and Lifts Dividend Outlook
May 14, 2026
PERSOL HOLDINGS reported record-high revenue and profit for FY2025, with all strategic business units contributing to growth and both adjusted EBITDA and operating profit achieving double-digit year-on-year gains. Capital efficiency also strengthe...
PERSOL HOLDINGS Delivers Profit Growth and Hikes Dividend for FY2026
May 14, 2026
PERSOL HOLDINGS reported consolidated revenue of ¥1.56 trillion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 7.2% year-on-year, with operating profit climbing 15.8% to ¥66.5 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent rising 19.0% to &#...
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