OTCMKTS:AJINY

Ajinomoto (AJINY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$37.28
+0.86 (+2.36%)
(As of 04/26/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$36.86
$37.33
50-Day Range
$34.83
$39.21
52-Week Range
$34.34
$42.71
Volume
36,128 shs
Average Volume
24,288 shs
Market Capitalization
$19.44 billion
P/E Ratio
28.68
Dividend Yield
0.80%
Price Target
N/A
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About Ajinomoto Stock (OTCMKTS:AJINY)

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. engages in the seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The Seasonings and Foods segment offers sauces and flavored seasoning products under the AJI-NO-MOTO, HON-DASHI, Cook Do, Ajinomoto KK Consommé, Pure Select Mayonnaise, Ros Dee, Masako, Aji-ngon, Sazón, Sajiku, and CRISPY FRY names; and solutions and ingredients for foodservice and processed food manufacturers, processed foods, and restaurants, as well as industrial, retail, and other applications. This segment also provides instant noodles under the Knorr Cup Soup and YumYum names; coffee beverages under the Birdy and Blendy brands; powdered drink under the Birdy 3in1 name; MAXIM brand products; Chyotto Zeitakuna Kohiten brand products; and gift sets and office supplies comprising coffee vending machines, tea servers, etc. The Frozen Foods segment offers Chinese dumplings, cooked rice, noodles, desserts, shumai, processed chicken, and other products under the AJINOMOTO FRESH FROZEN, Bernardi, FRED'S, Golden Tiger, José Olé, LingLing, POSADA, and TAI PEI brands. The Healthcare and Other segment provides amino acids for applications in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals and foods; contract development and manufacturing services for pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients, aseptic fill finish services, etc.; personal care ingredients; and medical foods, crop services, etc. This segment also offers Ajinomoto Build-up Film, an interlayer insulating material for semiconductor packages; fundamental foods under the Glyna and Amino Aile names; sports nutrition supplements under the amino VITAL brand; activated carbon products; and functional materials, such as curing agents for epoxy resins and adhesives, and release paper. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

AJINY Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/06/2024
Today
4/28/2024
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Private households
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
OTCMKTS:AJINY
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
34,615
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
$696.09 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.06 billion
Cash Flow
$2.32 per share
Book Value
$11.49 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$19.44 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.08
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Taro Fujie (Age 63)
    Representative Executive Officer, President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $849.85k
  • Mr. Jiro Sakamoto (Age 62)
    Exec Officer, VP, GM of NA Div and President of Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition NA Inc.
    Comp: $243.76k
  • Dr. Hiroshi Shiragami (Age 63)
    EVP, Representative Executive Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, R&D Supervision and Director
    Comp: $559.98k
  • Mr. Saburosuke Suzuki II
    Founder
  • Eiichi Mizutani (Age 59)
    Executive Officer, VP and In charge of Finance & Investor Relations
  • Mr. Masataka Kaji
    General Manager of IR Group - Global Finance Department
  • Ms. Chika Morishima (Age 61)
    Executive Officer, VP and In charge of Sustainability & Communications
  • Shino Kayahara
    Executive Officer and In charge of Diversity & HR
  • Mr. Takayuki Koda (Age 60)
    Executive Officer, Senior VP & Chief Digital Officer
  • Mr. Junichiro Kojima (Age 60)
    Executive Officer, VP, Deputy GM, Food Prdts Division & GM of Inst of Food Sciences and Technologies

Should I Buy Ajinomoto Stock? AJINY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ajinomoto Co., Inc.:

  • Ajinomoto offers post-graduate scholarship on food technology and nutrition education in Japan, showcasing commitment to innovation and talent development.
  • Diversified business segments including seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare provide stability and potential for growth.
  • Strong presence in the food industry with well-known brands like AJI-NO-MOTO, Knorr Cup Soup, and LingLing, ensuring brand recognition and consumer trust.
  • Continued investment in research and development for new products and solutions, enhancing competitiveness and market relevance.
  • Recent stock price performance showing positive growth trends, indicating potential for capital appreciation.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ajinomoto Co., Inc. for these reasons:

  • Market competition in the food industry is intense, leading to pricing pressures and potential margin squeezes.
  • Dependency on raw materials and commodity prices may impact profitability and operational costs.
  • Regulatory changes in the food and healthcare sectors could introduce compliance challenges and additional costs.
  • Global economic uncertainties and currency fluctuations may affect international operations and financial performance.
  • Potential impact of supply chain disruptions or natural disasters on production and distribution capabilities.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ajinomoto pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AJINY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ajinomoto stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ajinomoto in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" AJINY shares.
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How have AJINY shares performed in 2024?

Ajinomoto's stock was trading at $38.3680 at the start of the year. Since then, AJINY stock has decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $37.28.
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Are investors shorting Ajinomoto?

Ajinomoto saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 13,300 shares, an increase of 4,333.3% from the March 31st total of 300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 37,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.
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How were Ajinomoto's earnings last quarter?

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (OTCMKTS:AJINY) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $2.57 billion for the quarter. Ajinomoto had a net margin of 6.78% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.16%.

Is Ajinomoto a good dividend stock?

Ajinomoto (OTCMKTS:AJINY) pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.80%. The dividend payout ratio is 23.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

How do I buy shares of Ajinomoto?

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This page (OTCMKTS:AJINY) was last updated on 4/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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