Why this matters
Some foreign residents hear that Rakuten Mobile had large losses and worry the service may disappear. That concern is understandable, but it should be checked against the latest official numbers.
This article is not saying Rakuten is perfect. It helps you read the situation before choosing a long-term service.
Rakuten Mobile: Unlimited data ¥3,278/mo or under 3GB ¥1,078/mo (tax incl.).
Key FY2025 points
According to Rakuten Group's official February 12, 2026 announcement, consolidated revenue reached 2,496.6 billion yen, up 9.5% year on year and a record high.
The company also reported Non-GAAP operating income of 106.3 billion yen. For OtokuJapan readers, the key point is that the Mobile segment achieved positive full-year EBITDA for the first time.
What risks remain?
Rakuten still has large costs, and investors continue watching the Mobile business closely. One improved year does not mean every risk is gone.
For mobile users, the practical point is that the service is larger, subscribers passed 10 million, and Mobile profitability indicators improved significantly.
Practical conclusion
If you are considering Rakuten Mobile to reduce monthly costs, FY2025 makes it look more serious than it did in the earliest rollout years.
Still, decide based on coverage, your device, your documents, and the actual total cost for your situation.
How to use this guide in real life
Read "Rakuten FY2025 financial results: should users worry?" as a practical checklist, not as advertising. Foreign residents in Japan differ by visa status, Japanese ability, income, address history, phone usage, and spending habits, so the same service can be excellent for one person and only average for another.
Start by connecting the article to one concrete goal. If your goal is lowering fixed costs, focus first on mobile bills, recurring payments, and services you already pay for every month. If your goal is earning points, check where you actually shop before adding another account or card.
Before taking action, write down three numbers: what you pay now, what the new option may cost, and what conditions are required to receive points or discounts. This simple comparison prevents you from choosing only because a campaign looks large on the surface.
When using Rakuten services, keep one Rakuten ID as your main account whenever possible. Multiple accounts can split points, campaign entries, purchase history, and service conditions, which makes the ecosystem harder to manage and can reduce the benefits you receive.
What to check before you decide
Check your documents first. Your name, birth date, address, identity document, residence card, bank information, and payment method should be consistent. Many foreign residents are not rejected because they are ineligible; they run into trouble because details do not match across systems.
Confirm the latest official conditions before applying. Prices, point campaigns, entry requirements, and eligibility rules can change. Treat this article as an explanation of how to think, then verify the exact current terms on the provider's official page.
Avoid signing up for many services at once before you understand how they connect. A safer order is to begin with one clearly useful service, use it for a few weeks, then add card payments, banking, QR payment, or investing only if those steps fit your real life.
For the topic "A calm summary of Rakuten Group's FY2025 results, Mobile's improvement, and what risks still remain.", the practical conclusion is simple: a benefit matters only when it lowers real costs or makes your money easier to manage. If a point program pushes you to overspend, buy things you do not need, or lose track of deadlines, it is no longer otoku.