German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalise a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan's army, a spokesperson for Rakuten said on Monday.
Rakuten Group, Inc. (RKUNY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Rakuten Group is still rated 'Buy,' even though its reported second-quarter operating income was below expectations. The normalized Q2 2026 operating profit, adjusted for a one-time write-down, surged 318% year-on-year and represented a 7% beat. The fintech and mobile divisions were the standouts last quarter. The company has become earnings-positive again in Q2 2026, after 22 consecutive loss-making quarters.
Rakuten Group achieved its first quarterly profit in six years in the second quarter as it saw revenue growth across its three segments: Internet Service, FinTech and Mobile, the company said in a Monday (Aug. 10) press release.
AST SpaceMobile ASTS shares rose more than 4% on Tuesday after the company outlined the launch timeline for its next batch of BlueBird satellites and disclosed plans to expand into Japan through a joint venture with Rakuten Group. The stock's gains came after recent weakness across the space sector, which has been under pressure following the initial public offering of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX).
Rakuten Group (RKUNY) leverages a synergistic ecosystem across fintech, internet services, and mobile, driving user stickiness and cross-selling opportunities. Fintech is the primary profit engine, benefiting from Japan's cashless transition, regulatory support, and rising net interest margins, positioning RKUNY for robust growth. Mobile segment remains a drag on profitability but shows inflection with subscriber growth, ARPU gains, and improved churn, supporting long-term ecosystem expansion.
Rakuten, Inc. (OTCMKTS:RKUNY - Get Free Report)'s stock price hit a new 52-week low on Friday. The stock traded as low as $4.78 and last traded at $4.78, with a volume of 443 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.94. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Zacks Research lowered shares of Rakuten from a "hold"
Rakuten Group, Inc. (RKUNY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Rakuten Medical, a developer of cancer treatments partly owned by Japan's Rakuten Group, completed a fundraising round as it aims to accelerate approval for its cancer treatment in the U.S.
I maintain a "Buy" rating for Rakuten after analyzing the company's third-quarter financials and its latest corporate moves. The group's operating profit jumped by 213% YoY in 3Q2025, with all three divisions contributing to the strong results. My view of RKUNY's collaboration with HP and the potential IPO of its card business is favorable.
Japanese e-commerce and finance heavyweight Rakuten is weighing an initial public offering in the United States of its credit card business, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Rakuten Group, Inc. (OTCPK:RKUNY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 8, 2025 2:45 AM ET Company Participants Kenji Hirose - Group Executive VP, Group CFO & Director Ting Cai - Chief AI & Data Officer and Group Senior Managing Executive Officer of AI & Data Division Conference Call Participants Unidentified Company Representative Hello, everyone. Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedules to join us today.