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Hitachi Ltd (HTHIY)
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Hitachi (HTHIY) Price & Analysis

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HTHIY Stock Chart & Stats

$30.94
-$0.67(-1.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$30.94
-$0.67(-1.32%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationHitachi's very strong trailing‑12‑month free cash flow (≈¥1.41T) and high conversion versus net income provide durable internal funding for capital spending, maintenance of service contracts, debt reduction, and strategic reinvestment. Robust FCF underpins balance sheet flexibility and reduces reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Improving Profitability And MarginsMargins have meaningfully improved from low single digits to mid-single‑digit net margins and double‑digit EBIT margins, reflecting better earnings quality and operational leverage. This structural margin upgrade supports higher sustained earnings power, stronger ROE, and greater capacity to fund services and long‑cycle infrastructure projects.
Conservative Leverage And Balance-sheet ResilienceCurrent low debt‑to‑equity (~0.20) and growing equity create buffer against cyclical project timing and capital intensity in infrastructure businesses. A conservative capital structure preserves investment capacity for large systems contracts, supports credit stability, and lowers interest expense risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
Uneven And Modest Revenue GrowthTop‑line growth has lacked consistency, with strong periods followed by softer years and low‑single‑digit trailing growth. Persistent modest revenue expansion constrains scalability of improved margins and limits long‑term profit compounding, increasing reliance on margin gains and cost control to sustain EPS growth.
Project‑based And Cyclical Revenue ExposureA substantial portion of revenue comes from large project and EPC work, which is inherently lumpy and driven by order timing and public‑sector cycles. Even with recurring service contracts, project cyclicality reduces revenue visibility and can cause multi‑period swings in margins and cash flow when project mix or timing shifts.
Historical Volatility In Cash Flow And LeverageAlthough recent cash generation and leverage are strong, historical swings in FCF and past shifts in leverage indicate sensitivity to cycle and project timing. This variability can complicate capital allocation, raise the chance of episodic funding needs, and means recent strength may not fully immunize results against future operational cycles.

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HTHIY FAQ

What was Hitachi Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hitachi Ltd lowest stock price was $18.25 and its highest was $37.33 in the past 12 months.
    What is Hitachi Ltd’s market cap?
    Hitachi Ltd’s market cap is $136.30B.
      When is Hitachi Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Hitachi Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 17 days.
        How were Hitachi Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
        Hitachi Ltd released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2026. The company reported $0.238 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.253 by -$0.015.
          Is Hitachi Ltd overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Hitachi Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Hitachi Ltd pay dividends?
            Hitachi Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.131 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.77%. See more information on Hitachi Ltd dividends here
              What is Hitachi Ltd’s EPS estimate?
              Hitachi Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.25.
                How many shares outstanding does Hitachi Ltd have?
                Hitachi Ltd has 4,535,561,000 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Hitachi Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Hitachi Ltd reported an EPS of $0.238 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.253. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.232%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hitachi Ltd?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HTHIY
                    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

                      Hitachi Ltd

                      Hitachi, Ltd. provides information technology, energy, industry, mobility, and smart life solutions in Japan and internationally. The company offers information and telecommunication services, such as internet of things, storage systems, servers, software, ATMs, and scanners for manufacturing, communication, finance, healthcare and life science, energy and transportation, and distribution industries, as well as government and urban sectors; drone platform and unmanned aerial system traffic management solutions; infrastructure information systems; and consulting and system integration services. It also operates nuclear power plants, power grides, wind turbines, and power generation systems; provides energy and equipment management services; power semiconductors; elevators, escalators and moving sidewalk, and control elevator systems; and transportation systems. In addition, the company offers medical equipment for radiation therapy, In-vitro diagnosis, and regenerative medicines; automotive systems; home appliances; and water treatment solutions for water supply and sewage infrastructure, industrial water treatment, seawater desalination, and water recycling, as well as maintenance and repair services. Further, it manufactures and sales air and centrifugal compressors, blowers, electrical machinery control systems, fans, pumps, pharmaceutical manufacturing execution systems, induction motors, industrial computers and controllers, inverters, logistics and marking systems, IGBT drives, motors, nitrogen gas generators, rope and chain hoist, PCS, UPS, switches and breakers, steel systems, and transformers. Additionally, the company offers functional components and equipment, power electronic and magnetic materials, wires, and cable and related products; optical disk drives; and property management services. Hitachi, Ltd. was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

                      Hitachi (HTHIY) Earnings & Revenues

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                      HTHIY Earnings Call

                      Q3 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                      The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with strong revenue growth and strategic advancements in AI and energy sectors, but challenges remain in the form of equity losses in affiliates and competitive pressures in specific business areas.View all HTHIY earnings summaries
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