NEC Corp. (NIPNF)
OTHER OTC:NIPNF
NIPNF Stock Chart & Stats
$29.02
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$29.02
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.21 - $41.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.00
Average Volume (3M)236.00
Market Cap
$32.82B
Enterprise Value$5.34T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$441.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$636.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding1,364,249,300
10 Day Avg. Volume171
30 Day Avg. Volume236
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.40
Price to Book (P/B)2.15
Price to Sales (P/S)1.22
P/FCF Ratio19.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap162.73
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.64Price Target Upside40.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
TTM Revenue & Margin ExpansionA near 50% TTM revenue rebound alongside operating and net margin expansion signals improving demand and better execution or mix. Durable margin recovery increases internal cash generation capacity, supports reinvestment in services and R&D, and underpins sustainable profitability over months.
Improving Leverage And ReturnsLower leverage and rising ROE point to a stronger capital structure and more efficient capital use. Conservative debt levels enhance financial flexibility for multi-year contracts and investments, reducing refinancing risk and supporting strategic spending over a multi-month horizon.
Strategic Participation In National AI InitiativeBacking a public-private foundation model for physical AI positions the company in a structural technology trend. It creates long-term partnerships with major industrial and tech players, potentially feeding NEC's systems and services pipeline and strengthening product differentiation.
Bears Say
Weaker Cash-Flow ConsistencyFree cash flow has declined materially year-over-year and operating cash converts only a modest share of EBIT. This reduces buffer for capital expenditure, dividends or cyclical shocks, forcing reliance on earnings or balance-sheet levers and constraining long-term financial flexibility.
Uneven Historical Revenue TrendsThe large TTM growth follows a period of weaker sales, indicating revenue is project-driven and lumpy. Sustaining high top-line growth depends on repeat large contracts and public-sector wins, making medium-term revenue visibility and planning more uncertain for investors and management.
Absolute Debt Size And Leverage VariabilityAlthough leverage ratios improved, the absolute debt stock is still sizable and has varied year-to-year. In a downturn or slower cash conversion environment this can pressure interest costs and restrict capital allocation, limiting strategic options over the next several months.
NEC News
NIPNF FAQ
What was NEC Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
NEC Corp. lowest stock price was $21.21 and its highest was $41.45 in the past 12 months.
What is NEC Corp.’s market cap?
NEC Corp.’s market cap is $32.82B.
When is NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were NEC Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
NEC Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2026. The company reported $0.326 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.308 by $0.018.
Is NEC Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NEC Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does NEC Corp. pay dividends?
NEC Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.112 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on NEC Corp. dividends here
What is NEC Corp.’s EPS estimate?
NEC Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
How many shares outstanding does NEC Corp. have?
NEC Corp. has 1,364,249,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to NEC Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NEC Corp. reported an EPS of $0.326 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.308. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.213%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NEC Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NIPNF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
NEC Corp.
NEC Corporation operates as a provider of information and communication technology solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates in five segments: Public Solutions, Public Infrastructure, Enterprise, Network Services, and Global. It provides systems integration services comprising systems implementation and consulting; maintenance and support services; outsourcing and cloud services; and system equipment. The company also offers network infrastructure products, including core network equipment, mobile phone base stations, optical transmission systems, and routers and switches; and services and management solutions, such as operation support system (OSS), business support system (BSS), and services. In addition, it provides safer city solutions, including public safety, digital government, and digital finance; software services for service providers, including OSS/BSS; network infrastructure comprising submarine systems and wireless backhaul; and system devices, such as display and projectors, and energy storage systems. Further, the company offers hardware products, such as servers, mainframes, supercomputers, storage products, business and personal computers, point-of-sale systems, automatic teller machines, control equipment, and wireless LAN routers; and software products, including integrated operation management, application servers, security, and database software. It serves public, healthcare, government and media, manufacturing, retail and services, telecommunications, and finance industries. NEC Corporation has collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc. to provide a 5G Network Massive MIMO Antenna Radio Unit for Rakuten Mobile. The company was formerly known as Nippon Electric Company, Limited and changed its name to NEC Corporation in April 1983. NEC Corporation was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
NIPNF Company Deck
NIPNF Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlights several positive outcomes, including record revenue and profit growth, strong performance in IT services, and significant free cash flow increase. However, these are balanced by notable challenges such as losses in the submarine cable business and investment outflows. Thus, the overall sentiment is mixed, with a balance of achievements and challenges.View all NIPNF earnings summariesNIPNF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.64
▲(40.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
11.47% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
75.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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