Nikon Corp. (JP:7731)
:7731
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7731 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1915.50
¥30.50(1.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1915.50
¥30.50(1.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,363.00 - ¥2,390.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.88M
Average Volume (3M)1.94M
Market Cap
¥601.10B
Enterprise Value¥686.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥158.04B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥219.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-3.85Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-261.48
Shares Outstanding333,585,700
10 Day Avg. Volume1,878,420
30 Day Avg. Volume1,937,126
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio-15.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,800.00Price Target Upside-6.03% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)51.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥711.95B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Revenue StreamsNikon sells cameras, NIKKOR lenses and industrial optical/measurement systems while also earning repairs, warranties and software revenue. This multi‑product, multi‑end‑market model reduces reliance on a single cycle and supports recurring after‑sales cashflow over quarters and years.
Manageable LeverageReported debt-to-equity around 0.22–0.37 indicates the company is not heavily debt-funded. Lower leverage grants financial flexibility to fund product cycles, R&D and capex, and to absorb cyclical revenue swings without immediate refinancing pressure over the medium term.
Resilient Product MarginsManagement reports gross margins held up relative to 2021 despite recent headwinds, implying structural pricing power in optics and lenses. Durable product‑level margins give scope to recover operating profitability as revenue mix improves or costs are optimized.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationLatest annual results show operating cash flow slightly negative and free cash flow deeply negative, reflecting heavy investment or working‑capital strain. Persistent negative FCF reduces internal funding for R&D, capex and dividends and increases reliance on external financing.
Profitability DeteriorationThe company swung to an operating loss and large net loss despite only modest revenue decline. A structural turn to negative margins undermines retained earnings and limits reinvestment capacity; prolonged losses would weaken competitive positioning in product innovation and go‑to‑market execution.
Eroding Equity And ReturnsDeclining equity and sharply negative ROE indicate the capital base weakened during the loss period. Deteriorating book equity reduces financial buffers, limits strategic options like M&A or buybacks, and raises execution risk if recovery takes multiple quarters or requires external capital.
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7731 FAQ
What was Nikon Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nikon Corp. lowest stock price was ¥1363.00 and its highest was ¥2390.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nikon Corp.’s market cap?
Nikon Corp.’s market cap is ¥601.10B.
When is Nikon Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nikon Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Nikon Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Nikon Corp. released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported ¥3.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥11.2 by -¥7.74.
Is Nikon Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nikon Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nikon Corp. pay dividends?
Nikon Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.88%. See more information on Nikon Corp. dividends here
What is Nikon Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Nikon Corp.’s EPS estimate is -3.85.
How many shares outstanding does Nikon Corp. have?
Nikon Corp. has 333,585,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nikon Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nikon Corp. reported an EPS of ¥3.46 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥11.2. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.32%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nikon Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7731
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Company Description
Nikon Corp.
Nikon Corporation manufactures and sells optical instruments in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Thailand, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Imaging Products Business, Precision Equipment Business, and Healthcare Business. The Imaging Products Business segment develops, manufacture, sells, and services digital SLR cameras, compact digital cameras, and interchangeable camera lenses. The Precision Equipment Business segment provides FPD lithography systems and semiconductor lithography systems. The Healthcare Business segment offers biological microscopes, cell culture observation systems, and ultra-wide field retinal imaging devices. In addition, the company provides industrial microscopes, measuring instruments, non-contact 3D metrology systems, X-ray/CT inspection systems, and surveying instruments; and customized products, glass, encoders, and ophthalmic lenses. Further, it offers photomask substrates, camera components, sport optics products, and molded optical glasses; and develops and supports computer software. Nikon Corporation was incorporated in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
7731 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥1,800.00
▼(-6.03% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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