Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 Q2 Financial Summary

Overview of Results

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. posted record-high consolidated Revenue, EBITDA+S, and Basic EPS for the fiscal year ending March 2027 Q2. Q2 recorded Revenue of 91,470 million yen, and H1 recorded Revenue of 109,460 million yen, EBITDA+S of 29,790 million yen, and Basic EPS of 150.54 yen, demonstrating substantial growth. Although the full-year guidance was left unchanged, the HR Technology segment's full-year outlook is expected to exceed the upward revision announced in August, with limited impact on the company overall. By segment, HR Technology is the growth driver, with continued expansion anticipated in the US, Europe, and Japan.

Capital Policy and Shareholder Returns

The ongoing share buyback program totals 350,000 million yen, of which approximately 177,600 million yen (about 16,350,000 shares) were repurchased in H1. The execution period has been extended through the end of March 2027. The interim dividend is 13 yen per share, and the year-end dividend is also expected to be 13 yen per share, resulting in a full-year dividend of 26 yen per share. Cash and deposits stood at 988,200 million yen (as of the end of September 2026). This policy indicates a commitment to continued shareholder returns and improved capital efficiency.