Goldman Sachs
July 6, 2026
Recruit Holdings Equity Research
Single Stock ReportEquitiesInformation Technology
Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on Recruit Holdings (6098.T), raising its target price to ¥13,000. The revision follows a shift in valuation methodology that benchmarks the HR Technology segment against global high-margin internet peers.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Raised 12-month target price to ¥13,000 from ¥10,800 while maintaining a Buy rating.
- 2.Refined valuation methodology for the HR Technology segment by benchmarking against global high-growth, high-margin internet peers.
- 3.Expect increased market recognition of Recruit Holdings as a beneficiary of generative AI in recruitment, particularly through Indeed.
Table of Contents
- Reviewing Recruit Holdings' share price performance and valuation
- Ratios & Valuation
- Growth & Margins (%)
- Price Performance
- Income Statement (¥ bn)
- Balance Sheet (¥ bn)
- Cash Flow (¥ bn)
- Introducing the rule of 40 concept in the HR Technology segment valuation peer comparison
- Investment Thesis - Recruit Holdings
- Price Target Risks and Methodology - Recruit Holdings
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Authors
Minami MunakataHaruki Kubota
Securities
6098.T
Themes
Generative AI in RecruitmentProfitable Growth
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaJapanUnited States
