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6701 Stock Chart & Stats
¥4249.00
¥196.00(4.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥4249.00
¥196.00(4.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,606.00 - ¥6,194.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.76M
Average Volume (3M)4.22M
Market Cap
¥6.44T
Enterprise Value¥5.45M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥434.70B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥591.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.0
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
44.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)225.92
Shares Outstanding1,364,249,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,395,680
30 Day Avg. Volume4,216,096
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥6,020.00Price Target Upside41.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)219.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥3.67T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthNEC's materially stronger balance sheet — moderate leverage (~0.22x equity) and growing equity (2.23T) — provides durable financial flexibility to win and fund multi-year public contracts, absorb project timing shocks, and invest in strategic tech without immediate refinancing pressure.
Sustained Margin ExpansionMaterial margin expansion (EBIT margin ~11.6%, net margin ~7.5%) signals stronger pricing, mix shift to higher-margin services, and operating leverage. These durable profitability gains improve cash generation potential and return on capital, supporting reinvestment and competitive positioning over months.
Recurring, Contract-based Revenue ModelA business model built on multi-year system contracts and recurring managed services creates predictable revenue streams, higher client retention, and switching costs. This structural mix supports stable backlog conversion and durable service revenue over 2–6 months and beyond.
Bears Say
Uneven Top-line GrowthInconsistent revenue trajectory and a recent negative annual period highlight dependence on large tenders and cyclical projects. Persistent top-line lumpiness complicates capacity planning, obscures organic demand trends, and can undermine margin sustainability if high-margin projects ebb.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityA near-28% decline in TTM free cash flow signals meaningful working-capital or investment swings. Even with positive absolute FCF, this volatility reduces confidence in consistent internal funding for capex, acquisitions, or dividends and raises reliance on careful cash management.
Sizeable Absolute Debt And Execution RiskAlthough leverage metrics improved, the company's sizeable absolute debt means project delays or contract execution issues could strain interest coverage and returns. This structural exposure increases risk during downturns or when large, complex public-sector projects underperform.
NEC News
6701 FAQ
What was NEC Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
NEC Corp. lowest stock price was ¥3606.00 and its highest was ¥6194.00 in the past 12 months.
What is NEC Corp.’s market cap?
NEC Corp.’s market cap is ¥6.44T.
When is NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 93 days.
How were NEC Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
NEC Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported ¥37.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥19.302 by ¥18.168.
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 ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.8%. See more information on NEC Corp. dividends here
What is NEC Corp.’s EPS estimate?
NEC Corp.’s EPS estimate is 44.55.
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 ¥37.47 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥19.302. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.739%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NEC Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6701
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
NEC Corp.
NEC Corporation provides information technology services and social infrastructure in Japan and internationally. The company offers systems integration services, including system construction and consulting, maintenance support, and outsourcing, as well as cloud, system equipment, software services. It also provides core network equipment, mobile phone base stations, optical transmission systems, and marine systems, as well as software and services for telecommunications carriers. In addition, the company is involved in the development, manufacturing, and sale of system equipment. Further, it offers computers and NEC HPC solutions; EMI suppression support tool, power integrity design support tool, and LSI design tool; Open RAN, value added network solutions, enterprise network, optical solutions, 4G/5G converged core, submarine cable systems, netcraker portfolio, and NEC aspire technology; CONNEXIVE, a group of software products for the implementation of IoT/M2M; EXPRESSCLUSTER X, a BC/DR solutions; NIAS, a solution for file server management; ERP solutions; MasterScope, an integrated administration software suite; Obbligato, a product lifecycle management; SaaS Solutions; and WebOTX, a service execution platform. Additionally, the company provides artificial intelligence, biometric authentication, cloud, disaster preparedness, display and digital signage, DX design consulting service, network solutions, safety, secure computation and smart city solutions. It serves aerospace, agriculture, aviation, finance, broadcasting, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, retail, telecom, and transportation industries. 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.
6701 Company Deck
6701 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 JP:6701 earnings summaries6701 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥6,020.00
▲(41.68% Upside)