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JP:2389

Digital Holdings, Inc.

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Neutral 63 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,145.00
▲(6.61% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/11/26
The score is primarily supported by a strong, low-leverage balance sheet and improved latest-year profitability. It is held back by multi-year revenue contraction and uneven cash flow (including a sharp 2025 OCF decline), while technical signals are neutral and valuation is reasonable but not a clear bargain.
Positive Factors
Low Leverage / Conservative Balance Sheet
A low debt-to-equity (~0.14) and a conservatively positioned balance sheet give the company durable financial flexibility to fund operations, investments or weather advertising-sector cyclicality without heavy refinancing risk, supporting stability over the next several quarters.
Improved Profitability and Margins
A meaningful rise in net income and improved gross margins indicate better cost control or pricing power. Sustained margin improvement enhances structural profitability, enabling reinvestment or shareholder returns and making earnings more durable even if top-line growth is uneven.
Positive Free Cash Flow in 2025
FCF of ~3.49B in 2025 that roughly matched net income signals higher quality of earnings and improved cash conversion versus 2024. When sustained, positive FCF supports dividends, buybacks or selective investments without depending on external financing.
Negative Factors
Multi-year Revenue Contraction
A persistent decline in revenue over multiple years undermines scale and operating leverage. Even with a recent profit rebound, a shrinking top line limits long-term growth prospects, makes margins harder to sustain, and raises questions about demand or competitive positioning.
Volatile Operating Cash Flow
Sharp swings in operating cash flow and prior years of negative OCF/FCF reduce predictability of internal funding for capex, dividends and strategic initiatives. This volatility complicates planning and increases reliance on external financing when adverse conditions recur.
Moderate Return on Equity
ROE near 6% indicates modest effectiveness in converting equity into profit. Persistently moderate ROE constrains long-term shareholder value creation and suggests the company may face pricing pressure, limited differentiation, or inefficiencies in deploying capital.

Digital Holdings, Inc. (2389) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Digital Holdings, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionDigital Holdings, Inc. provides advertising agency services, marketing services, and technology services for companies in Japan and internationally. It also supplies Web marketing support services, HR support services, and IT implementation support services for SMEs and venture businesses to expand their online businesses. The company was formerly known as OPT Holding, Inc. and changed its name to Digital Holdings, Inc. in July 2020. Digital Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
How the Company Makes MoneyDigital Holdings, Inc. generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily from digital advertising services, including programmatic advertising and targeted marketing solutions. The company utilizes a subscription-based model for its analytics tools, allowing clients to access real-time data and insights that drive their marketing strategies. Additionally, partnerships with major tech platforms and advertising networks enable the company to expand its reach and enhance its service offerings. The combination of performance-based fees for successful ad placements and long-term contracts with corporate clients contributes significantly to its overall earnings.

Digital Holdings, Inc. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Profitability improved in the latest year (net income increased to 1.82B from 1.34B) and the balance sheet is conservative with low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.14). Offsetting this, revenue has been contracting for multiple years (down ~1.9% in 2025) and cash flow is volatile, with operating cash flow dropping sharply in 2025 and large negative OCF/FCF in 2022–2023.
Income Statement
63
Positive
Profitability improved meaningfully in the most recent year, with net income rising to 1.82B (vs. 1.34B prior year) and much stronger margins than 2023. Gross margin also stepped up versus 2024. However, revenue has been shrinking for several years and fell again in 2025 (down ~1.9%), which limits the quality of the earnings recovery and raises questions about underlying demand/scale.
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
The balance sheet looks conservatively positioned: debt is modest relative to equity (debt-to-equity ~0.14 in 2025) and leverage has generally improved versus earlier years. Equity is sizable and fairly stable. The key weakness is return on equity, which remains moderate in 2025 (~6%) despite the earnings rebound, suggesting profitability is not consistently strong relative to the capital base.
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
Cash generation is mixed. 2025 free cash flow was positive (~3.49B) and roughly matched net income, which is a good quality-of-earnings signal, and free cash flow growth was strong versus 2024. Offsetting that, operating cash flow dropped sharply from 2024 (6.92B) to 2025 (3.50B), and the company has shown large negative operating/free cash flow in 2022–2023, indicating higher volatility and less consistent cash conversion across the cycle.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue13.10B16.16B16.26B16.92B98.52B
Gross Profit9.39B10.02B10.95B11.21B25.23B
EBITDA3.75B1.96B856.00M8.79B11.65B
Net Income1.82B1.34B237.00M5.72B10.23B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets47.71B48.22B50.28B55.96B69.73B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments30.78B25.31B24.41B33.33B46.32B
Total Debt4.00B4.08B5.00B5.17B9.04B
Total Liabilities16.76B15.15B16.39B19.72B28.80B
Stockholders Equity29.44B30.69B29.33B29.83B32.67B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow3.49B6.92B-3.50B-8.18B10.97B
Operating Cash Flow3.50B6.92B-3.44B-7.61B12.13B
Investing Cash Flow3.19B395.00M-1.27B4.70B2.99B
Financing Cash Flow-330.00M-4.68B-3.06B-8.56B-4.83B

Digital Holdings, Inc. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price2012.00
Price Trends
50DMA
2011.64
Negative
100DMA
2061.50
Negative
200DMA
1776.99
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-4.58
Positive
RSI
38.10
Neutral
STOCH
13.27
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2389, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2012 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2009.60, above the 50-day MA of 2011.64, and above the 200-day MA of 1776.99, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -4.58 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 38.10 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 13.27 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:2389.

Digital Holdings, Inc. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
71
Outperform
¥23.94B23.989.87%11.51%-29.82%
66
Neutral
¥21.40B8.032.01%15.43%12.47%
63
Neutral
¥32.08B19.692.14%-22.10%-16.33%
60
Neutral
$48.67B4.58-11.27%4.14%2.83%-41.78%
57
Neutral
¥14.41B19.857.85%-3.20%34.08%
50
Neutral
¥13.68B17.08-2.68%91.68%
43
Neutral
¥30.58B-25.704.53%-464.41%
* Communication Services Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:2389
Digital Holdings, Inc.
1,997.00
502.11
33.59%
JP:2491
ValueCommerce Co., Ltd.
446.00
-339.24
-43.20%
JP:4499
Speee, Inc.
2,658.00
-237.00
-8.19%
JP:6094
FreakOut Holdings, Inc.
765.00
166.00
27.71%
JP:7095
Macbee Planet Inc
1,460.00
-1,744.62
-54.44%
JP:9782
DMS INC.
4,090.00
2,337.94
133.44%

Digital Holdings, Inc. Corporate Events

Digital Holdings Books Extraordinary Loss Linked to Subsidiary Liquidation
Feb 9, 2026

Digital Holdings has disclosed that it booked an extraordinary loss of ¥1,477 million in its non-consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. The loss stems from the previously announced decision to dissolve and liquidate its consolidated subsidiary Vankable, Inc., resulting in a write-down of the value of those subsidiary shares.

The company emphasized that this extraordinary loss is eliminated at the consolidated level and therefore does not affect its consolidated operating results. The announcement signals that while there is a balance sheet impact on the parent company’s stand-alone accounts, the group’s overall earnings profile and financial performance for stakeholders remain unchanged at the consolidated basis.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2126.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Boosts 2025 Profit on Rising Subsidiary Dividends Despite Losses
Feb 9, 2026

Digital Holdings reported a 13.2% year-on-year increase in non-consolidated revenue to ¥4.72 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with operating income surging 186.4% to ¥3.91 billion and ordinary income rising 27.0% to ¥3.86 billion. Despite recognizing a loss on valuation of subsidiary shares as an extraordinary loss, net income still edged up 1.9% to ¥2.84 billion, underscoring the growing contribution of dividend income from subsidiaries to the parent’s earnings profile and signaling improved profitability in its underlying group operations.

The modest decline in basic earnings per share from ¥159.61 to ¥158.58 suggests that while headline profit growth was strong, extraordinary losses and share-related factors tempered per-share gains. Overall, the results highlight strengthened income flows from subsidiaries, which may enhance the stability of returns for shareholders and reinforce the company’s position as a central coordinating and capital allocation hub within its digital business group.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2126.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Posts Lower Revenue but Higher Profit as It Moves Toward Delisting
Feb 9, 2026

Digital Holdings reported a sharp 18.9% decline in revenue to ¥13.1 billion and lower operating profit for the fiscal year to December 31, 2025, even as ordinary profit nearly doubled and profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 35.5%. Total assets and equity slipped slightly, comprehensive income turned negative, and the equity ratio eased, but cash and cash equivalents increased to ¥28.0 billion, reflecting strong operating and investing cash inflows.

The company cut its annual dividend to ¥23 per share for 2025 and confirmed that no year-end dividend will be paid, following the successful tender offer by Hakuhodo DY Holdings for its shares and share acquisition rights. With its shares scheduled to be delisted on March 19, 2026, Digital Holdings has suspended dividend and earnings forecasts for 2026, underscoring its shift away from public markets and winding down of shareholder return guidance.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2126.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Moves Toward Delisting After Hakuhodo DY Takes Control
Jan 26, 2026

Digital Holdings, Inc. has resolved to convene an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on February 25, 2026 to seek approval for a share consolidation, abolition of the share unit provision, and amendments to its Articles of Incorporation, a series of steps that will result in the delisting of its common stock from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market on March 19, 2026. The moves follow a tender offer by Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc., which, after a months-long offer period ending December 3, 2025, acquired a majority stake of approximately 51.15% of Digital Holdings’ shares as part of a broader plan to make the company a wholly owned subsidiary. In anticipation of this change of control, Digital Holdings established an independent special committee of outside directors to review the proposal and negotiate with Hakuhodo DY, aiming to safeguard the interests of general shareholders amid the transition from a listed company to a fully controlled entity, which will eliminate public trading in the stock and concentrate ownership and decision-making with the new parent.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2126.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Sets Record Date for Extraordinary Meeting to Advance Share Consolidation
Dec 26, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. has set January 15, 2026 as the record date for determining which shareholders will be entitled to vote at an extraordinary general meeting expected in mid to late February 2026, with notice to be given electronically. This meeting will consider proposals requested by new major shareholder Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc., following its completed tender offer, including a share consolidation under the Companies Act and related amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, measures that are expected to further concentrate ownership and could significantly reshape the company’s capital structure and governance for remaining shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Withdraws SilverCape Tender Offer Following Hakuhodo Acquisition
Dec 8, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. announced the withdrawal of a planned tender offer by SilverCape Investments Limited for its shares, following the successful completion of a similar offer by Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. This decision impacts the company’s shareholder structure and market positioning, as the condition for SilverCape’s offer was unmet due to Hakuhodo’s successful acquisition.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings to Dissolve Vankable Post-Tender Offer
Dec 8, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. has resolved to dissolve and liquidate its subsidiary, Vankable, Inc., following the successful completion of a tender offer by Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. This decision was made due to limited synergies between Vankable’s financial services and the acquiring group’s operations. The move is aimed at enhancing Digital Holdings’ corporate value and aligning with strategic growth initiatives.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Announces Successful Tender Offer and Shareholder Changes
Dec 4, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. announced the successful completion of a tender offer by Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc., resulting in a change of the parent company and the largest shareholder. This strategic move is expected to enhance Digital Holdings’ market positioning and influence, as Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. will acquire more than 50% of the voting rights, marking a significant shift in the company’s shareholder structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Faces Competing Tender Offers Amid Strategic Amendments
Nov 27, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. announced amendments regarding the planned tender offer by SilverCape Investments Limited, which intends to acquire all shares of the company. SilverCape has increased its tender offer price and matched the minimum share purchase requirements set by a competing offer from Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. The company has yet to announce its official stance on SilverCape’s offer, urging shareholders to consider forthcoming information carefully.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Updates Tender Offer Stance Amid Competing Bids
Nov 18, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. has announced amendments to its previous statements regarding the tender offer for its shares by Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. The company has expressed continued support for the Hakuhodo tender offer, leaving the decision to shareholders, while also addressing a competing offer from SilverCape Investments Limited. The board has introduced response policies to mitigate potential coercion risks associated with SilverCape’s offer, emphasizing the importance of shareholder discretion in the decision-making process.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Continues Response Policies Amid SilverCape Tender Offer
Nov 18, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. has announced the continuation of its response policies concerning a tender offer by SilverCape Investments Limited. The company aims to engage in negotiations to prevent its shareholders from becoming minority stakeholders due to the coercive nature of the tender offer. Despite receiving an amended proposal from SilverCape, which includes a potential second tender offer, the company’s Special Committee advises maintaining the response policies to protect shareholder interests, as the proposal still poses risks without sufficient information for shareholders to make informed decisions.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Announces Delay in SilverCape Tender Offer
Nov 12, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. announced amendments to a planned tender offer by SilverCape Investments Limited, initially set for late November 2025, now postponed to late February 2026. The company has expressed concerns about potential coercion of shareholders due to SilverCape’s significant share acquisition, prompting the introduction of a response policy to protect shareholder interests.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

Digital Holdings Extends Tender Offer Period Amid Shareholder Considerations
Nov 12, 2025

Digital Holdings, Inc. announced amendments to its previous notice regarding the tender offer for its shares by Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. The tender offer period, initially set to end on November 12, 2025, has been extended to November 27, 2025, to allow shareholders more time to make informed decisions and increase the likelihood of successful completion.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2389) stock is a Hold with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Digital Holdings, Inc. stock, see the JP:2389 Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 11, 2026