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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