Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTF) Price & Analysis

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YKLTF Stock Chart & Stats

$16.40

-$2.14(-10.95%)

At close: Dec 23 4:00 PM EST

$16.40

-$2.14(-10.95%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range$14.70 - $23.48

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.86K

Average Volume (3M)177.00

Market Cap

$4.88B

Enterprise Value$621.52B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)$237.60B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)$97.93B

Price to Earnings (P/E)10.5

Beta0.25

Next Earnings

May 19, 2026

EPS Estimate

0.1

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.68%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)0.37

Shares Outstanding308,285,250

10 Day Avg. Volume0

30 Day Avg. Volume177

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-2.26

Price to Book (P/B)1.50

Price to Sales (P/S)1.72

P/FCF Ratio27.80

Enterprise Value/Market Cap127.45

Enterprise Value/Revenue1.26

Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.14

Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.15

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)0.97

Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.08B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Brand & DistributionYakult’s proprietary home-delivery network and international subsidiary footprint create a durable competitive advantage. The direct-to-consumer model drives high repeat purchase rates and customer loyalty, supporting predictable revenue flows and reducing marketing cost per retained customer over the medium term.

Balance Sheet StrengthA low leverage profile and strong equity ratio provide financial flexibility to fund capex, support operations, and return capital. High ROE noted in the summary implies efficient capital use, enabling resilience through cycles and capacity for strategic investments or shareholder distributions without stressing liquidity.

Operating Cash Flow & FCFConsistent operating cash generation and healthy free cash flow underpin the business's ability to self-fund investments, maintain the distribution network, and service obligations. Even with a year-over-year decline, current cash conversion supports durable capital allocation and balance sheet stability.

Bears Say

Revenue DeclineA multisegment business facing top-line contraction risks reduced operating leverage and limits scope for margin expansion. Persistent or widening revenue declines can force higher marketing spend, pressure pricing power, and constrain long-term reinvestment in distribution and product development.

EPS ContractionA double-digit EPS decline signals earnings pressure that may reflect weaker demand or margin compression. Continued EPS deterioration can reduce retained earnings for growth initiatives, limit dividend sustainability, and impair investor confidence in the company’s ability to expand returns over the medium term.

Year-over-Year FCF DeclineA declining free cash flow trend, even from a strong base, reduces the firm’s buffer for capex, M&A, or shareholder returns. If the decline persists, management may need to reallocate resources, curtail investments, or tap external financing, weakening long-term strategic optionality.

Yakult Honsha Co News

Yakult Honsha Reports Progress on ¥15 Billion Share Buyback Program

Yakult Honsha Co ( ($JP:2267) ) just unveiled an update. Yakult Honsha has disclosed the progress of its...

3d ago

Yakult Honsha Overhauls Director Stock Pay to Emphasize Long-Term Performance

Yakult Honsha Co ( ($JP:2267) ) has issued an update. Yakult Honsha has decided to overhaul its stock...

25d ago

Yakult Boosts Dividend With 90th Anniversary Payout and Unveils Share Buyback

Yakult Honsha Co ( ($JP:2267) ) has shared an announcement. Yakult Honsha has revised its dividend forecast to...

25d ago

Yakult Honsha Issues Supplementary Materials for Q3 FY2025 Financial Results

Yakult Honsha Co ( ($JP:2267) ) has shared an announcement. Yakult Honsha released supplementary materials for its financial...

25d ago

Yakult Honsha Posts Lower Q3 Profits but Raises Dividend Forecast for FY2025

Yakult Honsha Co ( ($JP:2267) ) has issued an update. Yakult Honsha reported consolidated net sales of ¥371.8...

25d ago

Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTF) Q3 Earnings Cheat Sheet

Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTF) is scheduled to report 3rd quarter earnings on 02/10/2026. Regarding Q3 estimates, Wall Street...

27d ago

Yakult Honsha Reports Decline in Q2 Earnings

Yakult Honsha Co ( ($YKLTF) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information...

4M ago

YKLTF Earnings Report this Week: Is It a Buy, Ahead of Earnings?

Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTF) is scheduled to report 2nd quarter earnings on 11/14/2025. Regarding Q2 estimates, Wall Street...

4M ago

Yakult Honsha Co. Reports Decline in Q1 FY2025 Earnings

Yakult Honsha Co ( ($YKLTF) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information...

7M ago

Yakult Completes Treasury Stock Disposal with Adjustments

Yakult Honsha Co ( ($JP:2267) ) has shared an announcement. Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. has completed the payment...

7M ago

YKLTF FAQ

What was Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd lowest stock price was $14.70 and its highest was $23.48 in the past 12 months.

What is Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s market cap?

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s market cap is $4.88B.

When is Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 73 days.

How were Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.364 by $0.006.

Is Yakult Honsha Co Ltd overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Yakult Honsha Co Ltd pay dividends?

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.209 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.68%. See more information on Yakult Honsha Co Ltd dividends here

What is Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.1.

How many shares outstanding does Yakult Honsha Co Ltd have?

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd has 308,285,250 shares outstanding.

What happened to Yakult Honsha Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.364. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yakult Honsha Co Ltd?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YKLTF

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Company Description

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd

Yakult Honsha Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells food and beverage products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and others. It operates through Food and Beverages (Japan), Food and Beverages (The Americas), Food and Beverages (Asia and Oceania), Food and Beverages (Europe), Pharmaceuticals, and Others segments. The company offers fermented milk drinks, juices, noodles, etc. through its home delivery and retail store channels. It also provides pharmaceutical products, such as Elplat, an antineoplastic drug, as well as generic anti-cancer agents, including Gemcitabine Yakult, Capecitabine, and Gefitinib Yakult tablets. In addition, the company offers cosmetics; and operates the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, a professional baseball team. Yakult Honsha Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.