IwaiCosmo Holdings, Inc. (8707) Stock Price

Iwai Cosmo Holdings operates primarily in financial products trading through its subsidiaries Iwai Cosmo Securities Co., Ltd. and Iwai Cosmo Business Services Co., Ltd. Its main business includes buying and selling securities, brokering transactions, underwriting, and distributing financial products.

Iwai Cosmo Securities Co., Ltd. conducts financial products trading and related operations. Specifically, it provides a wide range of financial services including stock and bond trading, investment trust sales, and asset management advisory services.

Iwai Cosmo Business Services Co., Ltd. handles back-office operations for securities. This division manages administrative processing and system operations related to securities trading, supporting the overall operations of Iwai Cosmo Holdings.

Iwai Cosmo Holdings places financial products business at its core and upholds a customer-first philosophy. The company aims to build trust by providing optimal products and services tailored to customers' trading preferences and risk tolerance. It also practices company-wide participatory management to drive sustained improvement in corporate value.

Under its Fifth Medium-Term Management Plan (2023–2025), the company strengthens competitiveness through IT-driven sales promotion and expansion of stable revenue streams. Specific initiatives include growing accounts centered on U.S. stocks, opening new locations, and expanding information services leveraging IT. These efforts support the maintenance of ROE above industry average and profit returns to shareholders.

As financial targets, the company aims for a fixed-cost coverage ratio of 50% or higher from stable revenue, promoting management focused on capital efficiency. It prioritizes maintaining top-tier ROE in the industry, continuing stable dividends, and performance-linked profit returns. The company plans annual dividends of 145 yen in 2025 and targets a total payout ratio of 50% or higher.

The company is also strengthening its ESG and SDGs initiatives. These include accumulating social contribution reserves, introducing environmentally conscious company vehicles, and issuing SDGs-linked private bonds. Additionally, it provides growth opportunities for employees and focuses on developing autonomous talent.

In the new medium-term management plan starting in 2026, the company emphasizes capital-efficient management, growth in assets under custody, and prioritizes IT and human capital investment. Through DX promotion and investment in human capital, the company aims to build a sustainable business foundation supporting long-term growth.