Recruit Holdings reported buyback progress as Recruit stock gained 3.60 percent
Published on 10/09/2026 at 12:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Recruit Holdings reported 2,702,500 share repurchases for September on October 1, 2026.
- The company had repurchased 16,356,000 shares for JPY 177.7 billion since April 1, 2026.
- Recruit stock was at EUR 100.05 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, up 3.60 percent from EUR 96.57.
- First-quarter revenue rose 18.90 percent to JPY 1.045 trillion, while operating income increased 66.10 percent.
Recruit Holdings (JP3970300004) reported 2,702,500 share repurchases for September on October 1, 2026, while Recruit stock was trading at EUR 100.05 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, up 3.60 percent versus the prior close of EUR 96.57. According to Recruit Holdings, the company spent JPY 43.2 billion on the September purchases.
What changed in the buyback?
The September purchases lifted cumulative repurchases since April 1, 2026 to 16,356,000 shares, or 25.56 percent of the authorized maximum. The total purchase amount reached JPY 177.7 billion, equal to 50.76 percent of the program's JPY 350.0 billion ceiling, according to Recruit Holdings.
Three figures behind the story
On March 31, 2026, the board authorized purchases of up to 64,000,000 shares. On August 7, 2026, Recruit reported first-quarter revenue of JPY 1.045 trillion, up 18.90 percent year over year, while operating income rose 66.10 percent to JPY 255.4 billion, according to the Recruit Holdings earnings release.
The same report showed profit attributable to owners of the parent rising 67.50 percent to JPY 202.6 billion in the first quarter. Recruit also raised fiscal-year 2026 guidance to JPY 4.230 trillion of revenue and JPY 945.0 billion of operating income, compared with prior guidance of JPY 4.030 trillion and JPY 787.0 billion.
Which dates come next?
Recruit's investor-relations calendar lists November 11, 2026 for second-quarter fiscal-year 2026 results. The buyback authorization runs until November 30, 2026, or until its share or spending limit is reached, according to Recruit Holdings investor relations.
Stock rises with buyback context
At Lang & Schwarz, Recruit stock was trading at EUR 100.05 on October 9, 2026 at 12:40 p.m. CEST, up 3.60 percent versus the prior close of EUR 96.57. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the stock was last at JPY 17,755.00 on October 9, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. JST, while its 52-week range was JPY 6,040.00 to JPY 18,215.00 and market capitalization was JPY 24.8 trillion.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Recruit Holdings stock.
Recruit Holdings stock facts
- Company: Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
- ISIN: JP3970300004
- Ticker: 6098
- Primary exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 9, 2026, 12:40 p.m. CEST: EUR 100.05
- Change versus prior close: plus 3.60 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz September 8, 2026: EUR 96.57
- Market capitalization: JPY 24.8 trillion as of October 9, 2026
- 52-week range: JPY 6,040.00-18,215.00 as of October 9, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Internet Content and Information
Market context: Market report Nikkei 225.
