KDDI (KDDIY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

KDDI Corporation is a leading Japanese telecommunications provider offering a comprehensive range of fixed‐line, mobile and data communication services. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates one of Japan’s largest integrated networks, delivering reliable broadband, fiber‐to‐the‐home (FTTH) access and next‐generation mobile connectivity under its flagship “au” brand. Beyond consumer services, KDDI supports a diverse customer base with enterprise‐grade networking solutions and cloud‐based offerings.

The company’s portfolio spans 4G LTE and 5G mobile services, international data carriage, IoT (Internet of Things) platforms and managed ICT (information and communications technology) solutions. KDDI also manages a global network of data centers, providing colocation, network security and hybrid cloud connectivity to businesses in sectors such as finance, manufacturing and retail. Its end‐to‐end digital services include system integration, application development and cybersecurity support.

Formed in 2000 through the merger of DDI Corporation, KDD Corporation and IDO Corporation, KDDI has grown into Japan’s second‐largest telecom operator. The company serves customers throughout Japan and maintains a presence in Asia‐Pacific, North America and Europe, catering to multinational enterprises and international carriers. KDDI’s American depository receipts trade on the OTC Markets under the symbol KDDIY, complementing its primary listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $16.67 to $17.29
• 50-Day Range: $16.22 to $18.19
• 52-Week Range: $9.06 to $19.09
• Volume: 155,328 shs
• Average Volume: 113,096 shs
• Market Capitalization: $72.24 billion
• P/E Ratio: 17.08
• Dividend Yield: 2.03%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

KDDI Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

KDDI scored higher than 17% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for KDDI.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of KDDI is 17.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 83.56.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of KDDI is 17.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 258.10.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

KDDI has a P/B Ratio of 1.85. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of KDDI has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

KDDI has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in KDDI has recently increased by 61.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

KDDI pays a meaningful dividend of 2.00%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

KDDI does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of KDDI is 34.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of KDDI has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

KDDI has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in KDDI has recently increased by 61.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.23

News Sentiment

KDDI has a news sentiment score of -0.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.93 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for KDDI this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, KDDI insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.10% of the stock of KDDI is held by institutions.

KDDIY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KDDIY shares performed this year?

KDDI's stock was trading at $15.89 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KDDIY stock has increased by 8.6% and is now trading at $17.25.

How were KDDI's earnings last quarter?

KDDI Corporation Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 1st. The company reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.03. The company earned $9.54 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.99 billion. KDDI had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.87% and a net margin of 10.71%.

Does KDDI have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of KDDI: Aeon, Soracom, Loco Partners, AppBroadCast, Nanapi, Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), AEON Holdings Corporation of Japan, and more.

How do I buy shares of KDDI?

Shares of KDDIY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/01/2025
• Today: 8/29/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Wireless Non - US
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KDDIY
• CIK: 1106215
• Web: www.kddi.com
• Phone: (133) 347-0077
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 64,636
• Year Founded: 1984

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.01
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.08
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.54
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $4.53 billion
• Net Margins: 10.71%
• Pretax Margin: 18.67%
• Return on Equity: 10.87%
• Return on Assets: 4.03%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.39
• Current Ratio: 0.58
• Quick Ratio: 0.57

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $38.86 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.86
• Cash Flow: $2.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.42
• Book Value: $9.31 per share
• Price / Book: 1.85

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 4,187,850,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $72.24 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.07