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U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. (JP:9418)
: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 GenerationU-NEXT's operating cash flow exceeds reported net income (OCF/NI 1.12) and the company showed significant free cash flow growth. Durable cash generation supports content spend, subscription investment, debt servicing and strategic initiatives without relying on external financing.
Profitability MarginsStable gross and mid-single-digit net margins combined with double-digit EBITDA indicate operational efficiency across streaming and B2B services. These sustainable margins provide recurring profit contribution that can fund content licensing and platform upgrades over the medium term.
Balance-sheet And ROEManageable leverage and a strong ROE reflect efficient capital use and a resilient capital structure. The company can support ongoing content investment and strategic projects while maintaining financial flexibility, reducing refinancing risk over a multi-month horizon.
Bears Say
Low Net MarginA 4.7% net margin leaves limited buffer against rising content licensing, marketing, or platform costs. In an industry with high fixed content investment, modest net profitability increases vulnerability to margin pressure and reduces retained earnings for reinvestment.
Content/licensing DependencyThe business model relies heavily on content procurement and licensing relationships to retain subscribers. Structural cost swings, renegotiations, or limited exclusive content availability can materially affect subscriber growth and margins over several months.
Moderate Equity BaseAn equity ratio below 40% and leverage near 0.7 provide less asset cushion than highly capitalized peers. If cash generation weakens, existing debt levels could constrain flexibility for large content investments or M&A without raising external capital, limiting strategic options.

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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 ¥1620.00 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 ¥333.69B.
      When is U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 15, 2026 which is in 58 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
                  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

                    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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