Nikon (OTCMKTS:NINOY) Shares Down 5.2% - What's Next?

Key Points

• The stock dropped 5.2% to $11.58 on Monday with exceptionally light trading—about 45 shares changed hands, a ~96% decline from average daily volume.
• Nikon reported a large quarterly earnings miss, posting ($1.83) EPS vs $0.16 expected and $1.09B revenue versus $1.15B expected, leaving the company with a negative net margin (-12.31%) and negative ROE (-13.39%).
• Analyst sentiment has shifted slightly as Zacks upgraded Nikon from "strong sell" to Hold, and the consensus rating is Hold while analysts expect fiscal-year EPS of about $0.44.

Nikon Corp. (OTCMKTS:NINOY - Get Free Report)'s stock price was down 5.2% during trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as $11.55 and last traded at $11.58. Approximately 45 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 96% from the average daily volume of 1,241 shares. The stock had previously closed at $12.21.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded Nikon from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Nikon has an average rating of "Hold".

Nikon Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $3.96 billion, a PE ratio of -7.03 and a beta of 0.57. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $12.39 and a 200-day moving average of $11.92. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20.

Nikon (OTCMKTS:NINOY - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported ($1.83) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.16 by ($1.99). The company had revenue of $1.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.15 billion. Nikon had a negative net margin of 12.31% and a negative return on equity of 13.39%. Equities analysts anticipate that Nikon Corp. will post 0.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Nikon Company Profile

Nikon Corporation is a Tokyo‐based multinational company specializing in the design and manufacture of optics and imaging products. Since its founding in 1917 as Nippon Kogaku K.K., Nikon has built a global reputation for precision optical and imaging technologies. The company operates across multiple segments, including Digital Imaging, Precision Equipment, Healthcare, and Industrial Metrology, serving both consumer and industrial markets.

In its Digital Imaging division, Nikon produces a wide range of cameras—from entry­-level point-and-shoot models to professional DSLRs and mirrorless systems—supported by an extensive lineup of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses and accessories.

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