Kikkoman Corp (KIKOY)
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KIKOY Stock Chart & Stats
$17.65
-$0.50(-2.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$17.65
-$0.50(-2.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.85 - $20.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume431.00
Average Volume (3M)3.00
Market Cap
$9.83B
Enterprise Value$1.24T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$88.99B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$58.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.5
Beta0.08
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)124.46
Shares Outstanding484,708,000
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume3
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.43
Price to Book (P/B)2.30
Price to Sales (P/S)1.64
P/FCF Ratio35.89
Enterprise Value/Market Cap126.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.22
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.71
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthKikkoman’s revenue accelerated to ~11.9% in 2026 after steady mid-single-digit growth, reflecting broadening international demand and brand traction. Durable top-line momentum supports reinvestment in distribution, scale efficiencies, and long-term market-share gains across retail and foodservice channels.
Margin SustainabilityKikkoman’s gross margin (~34%) and operating margin (~10–12%) have remained stable, reflecting pricing power, efficient naturally-brewed processes, and a favorable product mix. Sustainable margins help absorb commodity cost swings and finance brand, R&D, and capex investments without resorting to high leverage.
Balance Sheet HealthA conservatively positioned balance sheet (debt ≈0.11x equity) and a growing equity base provide financial flexibility. Low leverage supports disciplined capital allocation, resilience through downturns, and capacity for targeted M&A or reinvestment while maintaining consistent returns on shareholders’ capital.
Bears Say
Cash Flow ConsistencyOperating cash (~96B) and positive FCF (~36.2B) are strengths, but FCF conversion fell to ~38% of earnings and has been volatile due to working-capital and capex swings. This reduces predictability for dividends, buybacks, and strategic investments over multiple quarters.
Margin PressureReported modest operating and net margin compression versus 2025 suggests rising input costs or adverse mix. If persistent, this pressure could erode cash generation and returns, forcing trade-offs between pricing, investment levels, or margin-restoring actions that impact long-term profitability.
Moderate EPS GrowthEPS growth near ~2.96% indicates limited per-share earnings expansion despite revenue gains. In a mature packaged-foods market, slow EPS growth implies future shareholder returns will rely more on margin improvement and allocation choices than rapid organic earnings leverage.
Kikkoman News
KIKOY FAQ
What was Kikkoman Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kikkoman Corp lowest stock price was $15.85 and its highest was $20.33 in the past 12 months.
What is Kikkoman Corp’s market cap?
Kikkoman Corp’s market cap is $9.83B.
When is Kikkoman Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kikkoman Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Kikkoman Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Kikkoman Corp released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2026. The company reported $0.173 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.173.
Is Kikkoman Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kikkoman Corp’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kikkoman Corp pay dividends?
Kikkoman Corp pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.094 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.7%. See more information on Kikkoman Corp dividends here
What is Kikkoman Corp’s EPS estimate?
Kikkoman Corp’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kikkoman Corp have?
Kikkoman Corp has 484,708,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kikkoman Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kikkoman Corp reported an EPS of $0.173 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.1%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kikkoman Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KIKOY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Kikkoman Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kikkoman Corp
Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Noda, Japan, Kikkoman Corporation operates as a global enterprise, manufacturing and distributing a diverse range of food products throughout Japan, North America, and other international markets. Its extensive culinary portfolio includes various soy sauces, soy sauce-based soup broths, marinades, dipping sauces, and convenient seasoning mixes, alongside seasonings under the Del Monte brand. The company also supplies soy milk, Del Monte beverages, sweet cooking sake, and a selection of wines. Expanding its food offerings further, Kikkoman produces canned items such as fruits, corn, and tomato ketchup, in addition to health foods, and sources and distributes oriental food products. Beyond its core food business, Kikkoman diversifies into non-food segments, creating clinical diagnostic reagents, hygiene inspection agents, processing enzymes, and chemical products like hyaluronic acid. The corporation also provides real estate leasing, logistics, and back-office support services. Kikkoman caters to a broad customer base, serving residential, industrial, and food service sectors. The organization, initially named Kikkoman Shoyu Co., Ltd., officially became Kikkoman Corporation in 1980.