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IBJ
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IBJ (6071) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
IBJ Business Overview & Revenue Model
IBJ Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 18.91B | 20.17B | 17.74B | 17.65B | 14.72B | 14.07B |
| Gross Profit | 17.30B | 18.44B | 16.46B | 15.10B | 14.18B | 13.57B |
| EBITDA | 3.50B | 4.45B | 3.04B | 3.06B | 2.63B | 2.05B |
| Net Income | 1.75B | 2.08B | 1.52B | 1.63B | 1.49B | 1.05B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 21.29B | 32.52B | 18.47B | 18.12B | 13.82B | 13.31B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.59B | 9.22B | 6.34B | 4.73B | 5.27B | 5.82B |
| Total Debt | 6.54B | 12.72B | 5.18B | 5.73B | 2.65B | 3.54B |
| Total Liabilities | 11.36B | 20.60B | 9.50B | 10.10B | 5.86B | 6.69B |
| Stockholders Equity | 9.30B | 10.23B | 8.42B | 7.55B | 7.57B | 6.17B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.36B | 861.79M | 1.02B | 1.36B | 421.66M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.65B | 1.31B | 3.52B | 2.14B | 1.06B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.26B | -357.28M | -4.17B | -1.94B | -896.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.31B | -1.39B | 1.61B | -731.01M | -1.75B |
IBJ Technical Analysis
IBJ Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | ¥10.88B | 215.52 | ― | 5.06% | 0.36% | 81.58% | |
68 Neutral | ¥33.68B | 6.94 | 21.87% | 2.14% | 15.35% | 45.10% | |
66 Neutral | ¥29.99B | 14.01 | 23.15% | 1.02% | 14.02% | 32.73% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | ¥33.75B | 25.00 | ― | 2.48% | -4.39% | 31.40% | |
49 Neutral | ¥2.07B | -1,661.24 | ― | 1.19% | 6.83% | 1654.82% | |
47 Neutral | ¥2.83B | 341.55 | ― | ― | -6.45% | 99.39% |
IBJ Corporate Events
IBJ reported strong consolidated results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with net sales rising 13.7% to ¥20.17 billion and operating profit climbing 39.9% to ¥3.61 billion, lifting profit attributable to owners of parent by 36.3% to ¥2.08 billion. Profitability indicators also improved, as operating margin expanded to 17.9% and basic earnings per share rose to ¥54.89.
The company’s balance sheet grew markedly, with total assets increasing to ¥32.52 billion and net assets to ¥11.92 billion, though the equity ratio declined to 31.3% amid expansion. IBJ raised its annual dividend to ¥10 per share for 2025 and plans a further increase to ¥13 in 2026, while forecasting a 42.8% jump in 2026 net sales and double-digit profit growth, underscoring confidence in continued business expansion and enhanced returns to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ reported strong consolidated results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with net sales rising 13.7% to ¥20.17 billion and operating profit surging 39.9% to ¥3.61 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent climbed 36.3% to ¥2.08 billion, lifting basic earnings per share to ¥54.89 and supporting a higher year-end dividend of ¥10 per share.
Total assets expanded to ¥32.52 billion, driven in part by financing cash inflows and active investment, though the equity ratio declined to 31.3% as leverage increased. For 2026, IBJ forecasts a sharp 42.8% jump in full-year net sales to ¥28.80 billion and a 12.2% rise in operating profit to ¥4.05 billion, signaling continued growth momentum and an intention to further raise shareholder returns through a planned dividend increase.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ, Inc. is restructuring its top management by shifting long-time chief executive Shigeru Ishizaka from Representative Director and President to Representative Director and Chairman, while promoting Vice President and Director Kenjiro Tsuchiya to Representative Director and President as of March 27, 2026. The move formalizes a co-representative system aimed at reinforcing governance and supporting both steady expansion of existing operations and more aggressive external growth initiatives.
Under the new structure, Tsuchiya will lead internal management, including optimization of existing businesses, organizational oversight, and finance and investor relations, with the goal of driving continuous growth. Ishizaka will concentrate on outward-facing roles, such as M&A, new business development, and collaboration with government and local authorities, positioning IBJ to pursue more transformative opportunities while reducing management blind spots and strengthening its overall leadership framework.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ, Inc. reported full-year results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 that slightly exceeded its earlier forecasts on sales and operating metrics while delivering a substantial upside in bottom-line profit. Net sales came in at ¥20.17 billion versus guidance of ¥20.0 billion, operating profit and ordinary profit marginally beat expectations, and profit attributable to owners of parent surged to ¥2.08 billion, driving earnings per share up to ¥54.89.
The outperformance in net profit was driven primarily by a ¥243 million extraordinary gain from the step acquisition of Decollte Holdings, Inc., which became a consolidated subsidiary in late December, and by the recognition of ¥944 million in deferred tax assets after reassessing their recoverability amid expectations of stable taxable income. These factors reduced deferred tax expenses and significantly boosted net earnings, highlighting the positive profit impact of IBJ’s M&A strategy and tax-effect accounting decisions for shareholders and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ reported strong fiscal 2025 results, with net sales rising 13.7% year on year to 20.1 billion yen and operating profit jumping 39.9% to 3.6 billion yen. The company’s core matchmaking business also expanded, as successful marriages increased 27.9% to 20,970, registered members grew 11.4% to 104,859, and franchise partners reached 4,766 companies, underscoring solid operational momentum and network effects in its marriage-support platform.
These results highlight IBJ’s ability to convert membership and franchise growth into higher profitability, suggesting improved scale efficiencies and strengthened competitive positioning in Japan’s marriage support market. The rise in successful marriages and partner agencies indicates deeper engagement across its ecosystem, which could enhance brand value and reinforce its role as a leading matchmaking infrastructure provider in the country.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ, Inc. plans to revise its Articles of Incorporation, shifting from a structure centered on the president to one that designates a representative director, as resolved by the board and slated for shareholder approval at the March 27, 2026 annual meeting. The amendments redefine who convenes and chairs both shareholder and board meetings, a move aimed at enhancing management stability and flexibility, potentially clarifying leadership roles and strengthening corporate governance for stakeholders.
If approved, the new provisions will allow any representative director designated by the board to call and chair shareholder meetings, and similarly empower the representative director to convene board meetings, with an order of precedence among directors when they are unavailable. These changes, which take effect on the same day as the shareholder vote, signal IBJ’s intent to modernize its decision-making framework and reduce dependence on a single executive, which may improve resilience in leadership transitions and operational continuity.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ, Inc. has revised upward the numerical targets for its mid-term management plan ending in fiscal 2027, reflecting stronger-than-expected business performance and the impact of recent acquisitions. The company now places greater emphasis on net sales, operating income, and the number of marriages as its primary indicators, while shifting metrics such as the number of marriage agencies and paying members to supporting roles.
The upward revision follows successful M&A deals involving GROWBING and Decolte Holdings and earlier-than-planned achievement of a key milestone of 20,970 couples married by the end of December 2025. By concentrating management resources on the three main indicators, IBJ aims to expand its business scale and profitability, signaling a more aggressive growth trajectory in the marriage services market.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ, Inc. has revised its medium-term management plan targets for 2027, significantly raising its goals for net sales, operating profit and the number of marriages arranged through its services. The company now targets ¥31.5 billion in net sales, ¥4.8 billion in operating profit and 30,000 marriages, reflecting greater growth expectations for its matchmaking business.
At the same time, IBJ has removed the number of marriage agencies and the number of paying members from its list of key management indicators in the medium-term plan, though it will continue to disclose these figures in monthly KPI reports. This shift suggests management is emphasizing financial and outcome-based metrics over operational volume measures while still providing transparency on core usage data for investors and partners.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ reported record preliminary KPIs for January 2026, with registered members rising 12.8% year-on-year to 106,358 and paying members jumping 40.0% to 99,325, reflecting strong demand for its matchmaking services. The number of couples formed increased 10.3% to 1,805, supported by a 15.5% rise in marriage meetings and growth in the number of affiliated marriage agencies, indicating a healthy operational cycle where expanding membership is driving higher engagement and successful matches, and reinforcing the company’s strategy of pursuing sustainable growth through scale and enhanced service value.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen799.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ reported strong preliminary KPIs for December 2025, highlighting the impact of its capital and business alliance with a major marriage agency, which helped lift registered members to a record 104,859, up 11.4% year on year. Paying members surged 40.2% to 99,120, while the number of marriage meetings rose 13.6% and couples formed in the month increased 23.4% to a record 2,165, contributing to more than 20,000 couples for the full year. These broad-based gains across key operating indicators underscore accelerated growth in IBJ’s core matchmaking platform and strengthen its position in Japan’s structured marriage agency market.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen784.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ, Inc. has successfully completed a tender offer to acquire shares of Decollte Holdings Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, and will make Decollte a consolidated subsidiary as of December 25, 2025. The tender offer, conducted between November 13 and December 18 at a price of ¥527 per share, attracted tenders for 1,452,269 shares, significantly exceeding the maximum purchase limit of 878,900 shares, triggering proportional allocation under Japanese securities regulations. By securing control of Decollte through this oversubscribed offer, IBJ is set to expand its consolidated business base and reinforce its strategic positioning in its core service domains, with implications for a larger operational scale and potentially greater influence in its segment of the Japanese market.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen784.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.
IBJ Corporation reported strong growth in November 2025, with all major KPIs surpassing last year’s figures. The company saw a significant increase in registered and paying members, and its new YouTube program, The Marriage Project, has gained substantial viewership, indicating rising public interest in its services. This trend is expected to drive further improvements in KPIs and overall business performance as the year ends.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6071) stock is a Hold with a Yen784.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IBJ stock, see the JP:6071 Stock Forecast page.