Yakult Honsha (YKLTY)
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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 - $10.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)89.00
Market Cap
$4.92B
Enterprise Value$665.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$237.60B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$97.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.0
Beta-0.11
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)71.56
Shares Outstanding616,570,500
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume89
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.67
Price to Book (P/B)1.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.45
P/FCF Ratio-53.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap135.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.40
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
Recurring-consumption Model & D2C ChannelYakult's flagship probiotic product benefits from habitual, high-frequency purchases and a proprietary D2C delivery network (Yakult Lady). This durable route-to-market drives predictable repeat revenue, strengthens brand loyalty, and lowers retail-distribution frictions across markets over the medium term.
High Gross And Stable Net MarginsSustained gross margins near 59% and mid-single-digit to low-double-digit net margins reflect product differentiation, pricing power, and efficient production. Such margin durability supports cash earnings and resilience to revenue variability, underpinning long-term investment capacity and shareholder distributions.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Low LeverageLow leverage and expanding equity signal conservative financial policy and strong capital base. This provides flexibility for capex, international expansion, or acquisitions, and reduces refinancing risk during downturns, supporting durable operational continuity and strategic optionality.
Bears Say
Operating-margin Compression In 2026Meaningful margin compression in 2026 indicates weaker operating leverage or rising costs that could persist. If structural cost pressures or lower channel profitability remain, the company may face reduced ability to fund growth, maintain payouts, or absorb shocks, weakening long-term earnings quality.
Negative Free Cash Flow In 2026A swing to negative free cash flow reduces self-funded investment capacity and increases reliance on external financing. Persistently weaker cash conversion can constrain capex, limit strategic moves, and pressure liquidity buffers, making the business more sensitive to cyclical or funding shocks over the medium term.
Returns On Equity Trending DownDeclining ROE despite equity growth implies deteriorating capital efficiency. If the company cannot restore return generation, incremental capital may deliver lower marginal returns, limiting long-term shareholder value creation and raising questions about investment prioritization and operational productivity.
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 $10.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Yakult Honsha’s market cap?
Yakult Honsha’s market cap is $4.92B.
When is Yakult Honsha’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yakult Honsha’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Yakult Honsha’s earnings last quarter?
Yakult Honsha released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported $0.029 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.029.
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 $0.029 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.211%.
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?
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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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