Diversified OEM And End-market ExposureServing automotive, industrial and consumer OEMs and holding long-term client contracts provides multi-sector demand anchors. Combined with an R&D focus for custom battery solutions, this durable diversification supports steadier mid-term revenue and reduces dependence on any single cyclical end market.

Improving Balance-sheet LeverageLeverage falling to below parity materially improves financial flexibility and lowers refinancing and interest risk. A stronger equity base reduces insolvency risk in downturns and gives management room to fund capex or R&D, supporting resilience over the next several quarters.

Return To Positive Free Cash FlowA shift to positive and growing FCF signals restored operational cash generation, enabling reinvestment, debt paydown or strategic R&D without sole reliance on external funding. This improvement is a durable enhancer of financial durability if sustained beyond transient cycles.

Bears Say

Very Thin ProfitabilityMargins at near-breakeven leave minimal buffer for raw-material or pricing shocks and limit internal funding for growth. Persistently thin profitability constrains ROE improvement and undermines the company's ability to build durable excess returns over competitors across the medium term.

Declining Revenue TrendsNegative recent revenue growth and a modest TTM decline indicate pressure on top-line scale. Shrinking sales reduce operating leverage, weaken pricing power and make margin recovery harder, posing a sustained challenge to rebuilding profitability over several quarters.

Earnings Volatility And Weak Cash ConversionSteep EPS declines and low FCF-to-net-income signal earnings quality problems and working-capital swings. This volatility hinders planning, constrains reinvestment capacity and raises the risk that occasional earnings gains won’t translate into durable cash available for capex or debt reduction.

6955 FAQ

What was FDK Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

FDK Corporation lowest stock price was ¥308.00 and its highest was ¥473.00 in the past 12 months.

What is FDK Corporation’s market cap?

FDK Corporation’s market cap is ¥13.63B.

When is FDK Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

FDK Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2026 which is in 71 days.

How were FDK Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

FDK Corporation released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported ¥3.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥3.51.

Is FDK Corporation overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts FDK Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does FDK Corporation pay dividends?

FDK Corporation does not currently pay dividends.

What is FDK Corporation’s EPS estimate?

FDK Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does FDK Corporation have?

FDK Corporation has 34,536,304 shares outstanding.

What happened to FDK Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

FDK Corporation reported an EPS of ¥3.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.125%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of FDK Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6955

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Company Description

FDK Corporation

FDK Corporation manufactures and sells batteries, rechargeable batteries, battery devices, and electronic components and devices in Japan. The company offers alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, and carbon-zinc batteries; and power storage systems, electric lights, and production systems for batteries. It also provides switching power supplies, DC-DC power modules, toners, and signal processing modules for LCDs. The company also exports its products. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. FDK Corporation is a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited.