Recruit Holdings Hits Day High with 3.78% Surge, Reaching JPY 10,855.00

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. has experienced a notable increase of 3.78% on May 29, 2026, reaching an intraday high of JPY 10,855.00. This performance stands out against the Japan Nikkei 225, which rose by 2.53% on the same day. Over the past week, Recruit Holdings has shown a robust gain of 7.98%, significantly outperforming the Nikkei's 4.72% increase. In terms of longer-term performance, the company has achieved a remarkable 41.61% rise over the past month, while its year-to-date performance stands at 19.48%. However, it is important to note that the stock has underperformed relative to the Nikkei 225 over the past year, generating a return of 17.60% compared to the index's 72.58%. Recruit Holdings maintains a strong financial position, highlighted by a return on equity (ROE) of 29.61% and a healthy EBIT to interest ratio of 49.72. The company has also reported impressive growth metrics, with net sales increasing at an annual rate of 9.89% and operating profit rising by 26.82%. Overall, the stock's performance today reflects its solid fundamentals within the Computers - Software & Consulting industry.