NEC Corp. (NIPNF)
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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$22.95 - $41.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.00
Average Volume (3M)236.00
Market Cap
$34.85B
Enterprise Value$5.19T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$659.03B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$489.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.0
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)202.94
Shares Outstanding1,364,249,300
10 Day Avg. Volume171
30 Day Avg. Volume236
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)2.33
Price to Sales (P/S)1.43
P/FCF Ratio13.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap148.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$39.31Price Target Upside35.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Profitability And Cash GenerationNEC's multiyear profit and cash-step-up (net income 115B in 2023 to 270B in 2026; OCF 152B to 438B) signals durable operating improvement. Strong cash generation enhances reinvestment capacity, funds working-capital needs, lowers financing reliance, and supports strategic execution over 2–6 months and beyond.
Strengthening Balance Sheet And Lower LeverageEquity growth and meaningful debt reduction improved capital structure (debt-to-equity improved), increasing financial flexibility. Stronger balance sheet reduces refinancing risk, enables counter-cyclical investment or acquisitions, and supports longer-term contracts and recurring service commitments.
Strategic Participation In National 'physical AI' InitiativeNEC's investment in the public-private 'physical AI' foundation model links it to robotics, AI and infrastructure leaders and potential government support. This strengthens its position in AI-enabled systems integration, creating a durable pipeline of demand for mission-critical network and robotics solutions.
Bears Say
Uneven Top-line Momentum And Margin VisibilityRevenue growth has been inconsistent, with a revenue decline in 2025 versus 2024 and limited 2026 margin detail. This uneven top-line and lack of recent margin metrics make sustained margin expansion harder to validate and raise execution risk for durable profit forecasts.
Historical Free Cash Flow VolatilityDespite recent FCF strength, prior declines in 2022–2023 show cash conversion can swing with project timing. Persistent volatility impairs reliable funding for capex, dividends or M&A and heightens sensitivity to execution delays in large systems-integration projects.
Concentration In Public-sector And Large Project WorkHeavy reliance on government and large enterprise projects creates concentration and timing risk: long sales cycles, budgetary and political variability, and procurement competition can produce lumpy revenue and pressure on pricing and margins over medium terms.
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NIPNF FAQ
What was NEC Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
NEC Corp. lowest stock price was $22.95 and its highest was $41.45 in the past 12 months.
What is NEC Corp.’s market cap?
NEC Corp.’s market cap is $34.85B.
When is NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were NEC Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
NEC Corp. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $0.612 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.574 by $0.038.
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 0.13.
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 $0.612 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.574. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.854%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NEC Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NIPNF
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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
Q4 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
$39.31
▲(35.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
11.30% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
75.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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