Rakuten Group Hits Day High with Strong 3.31% Intraday Surge

Rakuten Group, Inc., a prominent player in the E-Retail and E-Commerce sector, has seen a notable increase of 3.31% on October 7, 2025, reaching an intraday high of JPY 982.70. This performance comes amid a mixed backdrop, as the Japan Nikkei 225 index outperformed Rakuten with a gain of 4.75% on the same day.
Over the past month, Rakuten has shown a positive trend with a 7.28% increase, although it has lagged behind the Nikkei 225's 11.45% rise. Year-to-date, the company has achieved a 12.43% gain, while the Nikkei 225 has risen by 20.18%. However, the longer-term performance reveals challenges, with a 5-year decline of 19.66%, contrasting sharply with the Nikkei's 104.6% increase.

Financial metrics indicate that Rakuten is grappling with significant issues, including a negative return on equity of -16.19% and a concerning EBIT to interest ratio of -2.20. Despite these challenges, the stock's recent activity highlights its current market dynamics within the larger context of the E-Retail industry.