Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd Announces Completion of NAOI STYLE NAKAMEGURO YUTENJI 1-CHOME Single-Family Home in Tokyo
Rhea-AI Summary
Lead Real Estate (Nasdaq: LRE) announced completion of its luxury single-family home Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, with completion certificate JE25BC1-13-0473 and marketing now begun.
The three-story wooden residence sits on ~120.17 m2 land with ~182.73 m2 total floor area, includes a two-car garage, solar panels with battery storage, mist sauna, underfloor heating, SECOM security, Miele kitchen appliances, and curated furnishings. Construction began in February 2025.
CEO Eiji Nagahara said completion reflects continued execution in the luxury single-family segment.
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Market Reaction – LRE
Following this news, LRE has gained 4.86%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +6.6% during the session. Our momentum scanner has triggered 5 alerts so far, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $1.37. This price movement has added approximately $868K to the company's valuation. Trading volume is very high at 3.2x the average, suggesting strong buying interest.
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LRE was down 2.24% pre-announcement with mixed peer moves: XIN up 3.17%, SGD up 37.15%, JFB down 9.52%, DUO down 2.61%, and NYC flat. Combined with scanner peers showing both gains and losses, this points to stock‑specific trading rather than a clear sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30 | Sponsored editorial | Positive | +1.1% | Sponsored Newsweek editorial highlighting Jinryu Hotel Series near cultural landmarks. |
| Jan 06 | CFO appointment | Positive | -3.5% | Appointment of Ken Takahashi as CFO to lead finance and capital markets. |
| Dec 24 | Hotel award | Positive | -0.8% | ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM named Luxury Apartments of the Year in Kantō. |
| Dec 05 | Investor conference | Neutral | +0.0% | Participation in Sidoti virtual investor conference with corporate presentation and meetings. |
| Nov 03 | FY2025 earnings | Positive | -8.9% | FY2025 results with JPY18.8B revenue, higher margins, and net income growth. |
Recent news has often seen muted or negative price reactions, including a -8.88% move on FY2025 results despite stronger profitability metrics.
Over the past several months, LRE’s news flow has focused on branding, management, awards, investor outreach, and earnings. A sponsored Newsweek editorial on Jan 30, 2026 coincided with a modest +1.07% move. A new CFO announcement on Jan 6, 2026 and a major FY2025 earnings release on Nov 3, 2025 both saw negative reactions. Today’s project completion fits the ongoing narrative of executing on luxury residential and hospitality assets.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement marks completion and marketing launch of a luxury single-family home in central Tokyo, adding a 120.17 square meter land parcel with 182.73 square meters of floor area to LRE’s portfolio. In recent history, branding, awards, and even improving FY2025 profitability have not always translated into strong price reactions. Investors may focus on execution consistency, balance sheet structure, and project-driven revenue volatility when weighing this update.
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TOKYO, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: LRE) ("LRE" or the "Company"), a Japanese real estate developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture and Sapporo, and which develops and operates the ENT TERRACE brand of extended-stay hotels, today announced the completion of its single-family home project, Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome, located in Meguro-ku, Tokyo.
As previously disclosed, construction of the property commenced in February 2025. The property has received its completion certificate (Certificate No. JE25BC1-13-0473) and has begun marketing activities for the property.
Exterior of Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome
Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome is a three-story wooden residence situated on a land parcel of approximately 120.17 square meters (approximately 1,293 square feet). Total floor area is approximately 182.73 square meters (approximately 1,967 square feet), as defined under Japanese building standards. The residence includes a built-in two-car garage.
The architectural design was supervised by Naoi Architectural Design Office Ltd. The property incorporates solar panels with battery storage, a mist sauna, underfloor heating, ECO-ONE hybrid water heating system, a whole-home security system (SECOM), electric locking system, delivery box, and a custom kitchen equipped with Miele appliances and Cosentino countertops. The residence is offered with curated furnishings.
Interior of Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome
The property is located in Yutenji 1-Chome, Meguro, in proximity to Nakameguro Station and Yutenji Station, providing access to the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. The Yutenji area is a predominantly residential neighborhood characterized by low-rise zoning. The area includes independently operated retail and dining establishments and pedestrian-oriented streets.
Management Commentary
Eiji Nagahara, Chief Executive Officer of LRE, commented:
"The completion of Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome reflects our continued execution within the luxury single-family home segment in central Tokyo. We remain focused on disciplined development and project delivery consistent with our business strategy."
About Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese real estate developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture and Sapporo. In addition, the Company operates hotels in Tokyo and leases apartment building units to individual customers in Japan and Dallas, Texas.
The Company's mission is to serve its customers by offering stylish, safe, and luxurious living. The Company's vision is to adopt the Kaizen (continuous improvement) approach to improve its operations and to leverage its market position in the luxury residential property market in Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture and Sapporo to create a global transaction platform allowing access to prime Japanese condominiums as well as overseas condominiums, including in the U.S. and Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit the Company's website at https://www.lead-real.co.jp/en/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Contact Information
For Media and Investor Relations:
Ken Takahashi
Chief Financial Officer
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd
k-takahashi@lead-real.co.jp
+81 3-5784-5127
AUM Advisors
Crocker Coulson
crocker.coulson@aummedia.org
+1 (646) 652-7185
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
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