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POPLAR Co., Ltd. (JP:7601)
:7601
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POPLAR Co., Ltd. (7601) Price & Analysis

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7601 Stock Chart & Stats

¥174.00
-¥2.00(-0.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥174.00
-¥2.00(-0.88%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Turnaround: Profitability & Cash FlowPOPLAR has moved from deep losses to sustained positive operating and free cash flow through 2023–2026. Durable cash generation reduces reliance on external financing, supports working capital and reinvestment in stores, and provides a foundation for gradual strategic recovery over the next several quarters.
De-leveraging & Equity RebuildMeaningful debt reduction and the restoration of positive equity materially lower financial risk versus 2021–2023. This de-leveraging strengthens borrowing capacity, reduces interest burden, and increases resilience to revenue volatility, improving the company's structural ability to withstand shocks.
Convenience Retail Model & MarginsPOPLAR's convenience-store format and emphasis on ready-to-eat prepared foods support relatively higher gross margins and frequent customer transactions. This business model benefits from structural demand for convenience and daily essentials, helping sustain margins and recurring cash flow over the medium term.
Bears Say
Ongoing Revenue DeclineTop-line shrinkage across multiple years reduces scale economies and constrains gross profit potential. Persistent revenue decline limits room for margin recovery, curtails free cash flow upside, and hampers reinvestment in stores or services, making long-term recovery reliant on credible volume or mix improvements.
Profitability Compression In 2026A marked drop in profitability in 2026, after earlier recovery, erodes the earnings cushion and suggests margins are sensitive to cost or sales shocks. This weakens confidence in sustained earnings improvement, increases the chance of future losses, and can slow balance-sheet repair if margins remain pressured.
Thin Equity & Balance-sheet FragilityAlthough equity has recovered from negative, the remaining thin equity base limits shock absorption and heightens refinancing and covenant risk if earnings weaken. A small capital buffer reduces strategic flexibility and raises the stakes on consistent cash generation to avoid renewed balance-sheet stress.

7601 FAQ

What was POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
POPLAR Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥164.00 and its highest was ¥209.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
    POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.03B.
      When is POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 14, 2026 which is in 87 days.
        How were POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        POPLAR Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported -¥4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥4.78.
          Is POPLAR Co., Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does POPLAR Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
            POPLAR Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on POPLAR Co., Ltd. dividends here
              What is POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does POPLAR Co., Ltd. have?
              POPLAR Co., Ltd. has 13,938,133 shares outstanding.
                What happened to POPLAR Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                POPLAR Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥4.78 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.578%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of POPLAR Co., Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7601
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    POPLAR Co., Ltd.

                    Poplar Co., Ltd. operates convenience stores in Japan. Its convenience stores offer pop valve, bento, rice balls, salads, noodles, bakery products, cooking breads, counter foods, and sweets. The company operates a chain of approximately 461 stores. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan.

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