Nikon Corp. (JP:7731)
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Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,653.00
▼(-13.70% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/24/26
The score is held down primarily by weakened financial performance—operating and net losses alongside negative operating and free cash flow—while the balance sheet provides only partial offset. Technical indicators also point to a weak downtrend (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Valuation support is limited because the company is currently loss-making, though the ~2.36% dividend yield is a modest positive.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
Nikon’s balance sheet shows moderate leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.42) and a sizable equity base, providing financial flexibility to absorb short-term cash burn, fund capital spending or R&D, and support operations over the next several months while profitability recovers.
Negative Factors
Weak cash generation
Recent negative operating cash flow and materially negative free cash flow indicate ongoing cash burn, limiting internal funding for capex and working capital. Sustained weak cash generation forces greater reliance on the balance sheet or external funding, constraining strategic flexibility over coming months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
Nikon’s balance sheet shows moderate leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.42) and a sizable equity base, providing financial flexibility to absorb short-term cash burn, fund capital spending or R&D, and support operations over the next several months while profitability recovers.
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Nikon (7731) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥523.43B
Dividend Yield2.88%
Average Volume (3M)1.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.75
Revenue Growth-2.07%
EPS Growth-762.80%
CountryJP
Employees19,444
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryLeisure
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-281.31
Shares Outstanding333,585,700
10 Day Avg. Volume1,878,420
30 Day Avg. Volume1,937,126
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.80
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio-130.10
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)48.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥701.13B
Nikon Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 Busines...
How the Company Makes Money
Nikon makes money primarily by selling hardware products and related accessories and by providing services tied to those products. A major revenue stream comes from imaging products, including sales of camera bodies (e.g., interchangeable-lens cam...
Nikon Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 08, 2025
(Q4-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:May 08, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture, with some growth in imaging products and digital manufacturing, but significant challenges in semiconductor-related business and profitability due to one-time costs and strategic investments. The outlook anticipates improved profitability, but current performance fell short of expectations.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth in Imaging Products and Healthcare
Revenue from imaging products increased by ¥15.6 billion, reaching ¥295.3 billion, driven by strong demand in China and new wireless cameras. Healthcare also saw growth, with strong performance in eye care solutions.
Negative Updates
Decline in Semiconductor-Related Business
Sales in the semiconductor lithography system declined, leading to a ¥17.4 billion drop in overall precision equipment business revenue.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth in Imaging Products and Healthcare
Revenue from imaging products increased by ¥15.6 billion, reaching ¥295.3 billion, driven by strong demand in China and new wireless cameras. Healthcare also saw growth, with strong performance in eye care solutions.
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Company Guidance
During the call, Nikon provided guidance for the fiscal year 2026, projecting revenue of ¥710 billion, operating profit of ¥36 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥30 billion. The company anticipates a significant ¥33.6 billion increase in operating profit due to improved profitability, the absence of ¥27.2 billion in one-time costs from the previous year, and gains from sales of idle assets. However, a projected ¥10 billion negative impact on operating profit due to U.S. tariffs is not included in the forecast. Nikon plans to maintain the dividend at ¥50 per share, the same as last year, and anticipates a shareholder return ratio of 54.8% for the current fiscal year. The company aims to increase its market presence in areas like digital manufacturing, with expectations of a revenue increase in the segment by ¥9.7 billion to ¥33 billion, driven by growth in large format metal 3D printers. Additionally, Nikon plans to streamline operations in the semiconductor lithography business to achieve stable profits in future years.Nikon Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 686.52B | 715.28B | 717.25B | 628.11B | 539.61B | 451.22B |
| Gross Profit | 281.05B | 293.77B | 296.23B | 277.73B | 225.97B | 145.24B |
| EBITDA | 37.35B | 61.00B | 77.66B | 87.00B | 71.46B | 2.59B |
| Net Income | -87.36B | 6.12B | 32.57B | 44.94B | 42.68B | -34.50B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.10T | 1.11T | 1.15T | 1.05T | 1.04T | 989.74B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 157.92B | 163.59B | 206.64B | 211.34B | 370.28B | 351.80B |
| Total Debt | 244.07B | 206.54B | 184.10B | 158.10B | 153.10B | 147.63B |
| Total Liabilities | 522.20B | 471.29B | 462.02B | 431.92B | 439.60B | 451.01B |
| Stockholders Equity | 576.22B | 637.98B | 683.79B | 614.97B | 597.68B | 537.59B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -45.40B | -3.90B | -8.45B | -23.12B | 13.37B | -12.00B |
| Operating Cash Flow | -6.17B | 48.26B | 30.77B | 15.00M | 31.35B | 4.97B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -46.94B | -69.99B | -49.28B | -112.15B | -385.00M | 18.02B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 41.81B | -19.81B | -1.07B | -56.21B | -26.15B | -4.99B |
Nikon Technical Analysis
Neutral
1915.50
Price Trends
1934.13
Negative
1870.27
Positive
1738.84
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.21
Positive
46.82
Neutral
18.51
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7731, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1915.5 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1941.58, below the 50-day MA of 1934.13, and above the 200-day MA of 1738.84, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.21 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.82 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.51 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:7731.
Nikon Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥180.48B | 14.21 | ― | 3.47% | -3.85% | -17.22% | |
67 Neutral | ¥496.37B | 11.82 | 3.68% | 2.35% | -4.10% | -9.03% | |
63 Neutral | ¥110.22B | 43.70 | ― | 4.78% | 1.53% | -62.93% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
45 Neutral | ¥523.43B | -1.55 | 1.29% | 2.88% | -2.07% | -762.80% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Nikon Corporate Events
Nikon to Unlock Pension Surplus With Partial Termination of Retirement Benefit Trust
Feb 25, 2026
Nikon has decided to partially terminate its retirement benefit trust after determining that total pension assets, including the trust, exceed its retirement benefit obligations and are expected to remain sufficient. The move reflects a solid fund...
Nikon Reshapes Top Leadership Ahead of New Medium-Term Plan
Feb 12, 2026
Nikon has approved a leadership reshuffle effective April 1, 2026, aligning its top management with the launch of a new medium-term management plan running through March 2031. The changes are intended to support the company’s strategic shift...
Nikon Takes Major Impairment Hit on Digital Manufacturing and Metal 3D Printing Assets
Feb 5, 2026
Nikon has booked substantial impairment losses in its digital manufacturing business, recognizing a total of ¥90.6 billion in impairment charges on goodwill and other non-financial assets in its consolidated accounts for the third quarter of ...
Nikon Slashes Earnings and Dividend Outlook, Executives Forfeit Performance Pay
Feb 5, 2026
Nikon has sharply revised its consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now projecting a substantial operating loss and net loss instead of the modest profit previously expected, driven by weaker sales in its Imaging Product...
Nikon Cuts Full‑Year Outlook as Profitability Deteriorates Across Core Businesses
Feb 5, 2026
Nikon reported consolidated financial data for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing group revenue of ¥512.6 billion and operating profit of ¥8.1 billion, both down sharply year on year, with the company revising its full̴...
Nikon Swings to Heavy Loss and Cuts Forecasts While Trimming Group Structure
Feb 5, 2026
Nikon reported a sharp downturn for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with revenue falling 5.6% year-on-year to ¥483.9 billion and swinging to an operating loss of ¥103.6 billion, compared with a profit a year earlier, resulting in a...
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