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U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. (JP:9418)
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U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. (9418) Price & Analysis

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9418 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2002.00
-¥6.00(-0.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2002.00
-¥6.00(-0.36%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationThe company converts accounting profits into cash well (OCF/Net Income 1.12) and delivered notable free cash flow growth. Durable cash generation supports ongoing content investment, debt servicing and reinvestment into platform features, improving long-term operational resilience.
Profitability & MarginsHealthy gross and EBITDA margins indicate efficient content monetization and operating leverage in the streaming and IT businesses. Sustained mid‑range margins permit reinvestment in content and platform improvements, underpinning long-term competitive positioning and cash flow generation.
Balance Sheet Strength & ROEA manageable leverage profile and strong ROE (18.8%) reflect efficient capital use and financial stability. This balance sheet mix gives the company capacity to fund content deals, strategic initiatives and withstand cyclicality without immediately needing dilutive financing.
Bears Say
Net Profit MarginA net margin under 5% leaves limited profit cushion against rising content licensing, marketing or platform costs. Over time this constrains retained earnings and reduces flexibility to increase investment or absorb shocks without cutting spending or raising external capital.
Revenue Growth DecelerationMost recent-year revenue growth of ~4.2% signals a slowdown versus longer-term trends, which could reflect market saturation or tougher subscriber/monetization dynamics. A durable growth deceleration would limit scale economics and reduce long-term upside from core streaming and solutions businesses.
Leverage & Equity BufferAn equity ratio below 40% and D/E around 0.71 indicate moderate leverage and a limited asset buffer. In a content-heavy business with recurrent licensing and platform investment needs, this degree of leverage can constrain strategic optionality and increase refinancing sensitivity over the medium term.

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9418 FAQ

What was U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1603.00 and its highest was ¥2359.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s market cap?
    U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s market cap is ¥301.95B.
      When is U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 13, 2026 which is in 8 days.
        How were U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported ¥25.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥25.13.
          Is U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. pay dividends?
            U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥8.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.82%. See more information on U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. dividends here
              What is U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. have?
              U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. has 180,375,340 shares outstanding.
                What happened to U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥25.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.2%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9418
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                    Company Description

                    U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.

                    U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. offers entertainment services. It operates through five business segments: Content Distribution Business, Store Services Business, Telecommunications Business, Business Systems Business, and Energy Business. It provides and sells the U-NEXT video distribution services; distributes music; provides, sells, and implements store solutions; offers services for restaurants; and manages and develops music copyright, etc. The company also offers USEN IoT PLATFORM that enables providing one-stop services to offer wireless communications and business equipment; the U MUSIC service that combines AI, which provides store BGM services; and the USEN Marutto Store DX, which offers a package service, including the U-Regi cloud POS cash register, the U-Pay payment service, order system, security cameras, and in-store signage and insurances, as well as operates Hitosara and provides Tabelog services for restaurants. In addition, it operates sales agencies for optical internet lines; and proposes and sells services for building ICT environments in offices, and optical internet lines for individual customers. Further, the company provides network-related, cloud, data center, and maintenance and operation services for corporate ICT environments; other services under the USEN GATE 02 brand; and smart works services, as well as develops, manufactures, and sells business management systems and automated payment machines for hotels, hospitals, golf courses, etc. Additionally, it engages in the energy business that provides services for commercial stores and facilities. The company was formerly known as USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. and changed its name to U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. in April 2024. U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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