Yakult Honsha (YKLTY)
OTHER OTC:YKLTY
YKLTY Stock Chart & Stats
$8.15
-$0.76(-7.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.15
-$0.76(-7.75%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.47 - $10.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)89.00
Market Cap
$5.12B
Enterprise Value$654.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$237.60B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$97.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.3
Beta-0.08
Next Earnings
May 19, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding616,570,500
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume89
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.55
Price to Book (P/B)1.69
Price to Sales (P/S)1.95
P/FCF Ratio11.49
Enterprise Value/Market Cap127.79
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.26
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
Strong Balance SheetYakult's strong equity ratio and low leverage provide durable financial resilience. Conservatively funded operations reduce refinancing risk, support steady capex and dividend policy, and allow management to pursue strategic investments or withstand macro downturns without compromising core operations.
Solid Cash GenerationConsistent positive free cash flow and a healthy operating cash flow to net income ratio indicate reliable internal funding. Strong cash conversion sustains dividends, funds working capital and capex, and enables selective M&A, underpinning long-term operational stability and strategic flexibility.
Durable Direct-to-Consumer & Global NetworkThe recurring home-delivery model creates high customer stickiness and predictable recurring revenues. Combined with local production and international subsidiaries, this distribution mix diversifies market exposure, supports incremental growth abroad, and provides a defensible, hard-to-replicate go-to-market advantage.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue WeaknessA negative revenue growth rate suggests the company faced demand or market-share headwinds in the latest period. Persistent or recurring revenue declines reduce reinvestment capacity, slow scale benefits and can erode long-term growth prospects if not reversed through product or geographic expansion.
Earnings DeclineA double-digit EPS contraction signals pressure on profitability or one-off hits to net income. Sustained EPS declines can limit financial flexibility, constrain shareholder returns and reduce the ability to fund growth initiatives, making operational improvements a priority for restoring earnings power.
Margin & Cash Flow VolatilityA falling net profit margin combined with recent free-cash-flow fluctuations raises concerns about earnings quality and predictability. Volatile margins reduce forecasting reliability, may reflect cost or pricing pressures, and can limit funds available for strategic investments or buffering economic shocks.
YKLTY FAQ
What was Yakult Honsha’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yakult Honsha lowest stock price was $7.47 and its highest was $10.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Yakult Honsha’s market cap?
Yakult Honsha’s market cap is $5.12B.
When is Yakult Honsha’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yakult Honsha’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Yakult Honsha’s earnings last quarter?
Yakult Honsha released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported $0.189 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.189.
Is Yakult Honsha overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yakult Honsha’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Yakult Honsha pay dividends?
Yakult Honsha pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.089 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.56%. See more information on Yakult Honsha dividends here
What is Yakult Honsha’s EPS estimate?
Yakult Honsha’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Yakult Honsha have?
Yakult Honsha has 616,570,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yakult Honsha’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yakult Honsha reported an EPS of $0.189 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.148%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yakult Honsha?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YKLTY
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
Yakult Honsha Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Yakult Honsha
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational company specializing in probiotic products, particularly known for its flagship product, Yakult, a fermented milk drink containing the probiotic strain Lactobacillus casei Shirota. Established in 1935, Yakult operates in the food and beverage sector, focusing on promoting health and wellness through the consumption of probiotics. The company markets its products globally, with a significant presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and continues to innovate in the health food sector by expanding its product line to include dietary supplements and functional foods.
Technical Analysis
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