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Ajinomoto (AJINY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$27.96 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/21/2026

Ajinomoto - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
0

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ajinomoto in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating for AJINY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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AJINY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/22/25 to 9/22/26
1 Month Ago
8/23/25 to 8/23/26
3 Months Ago
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
1 Year Ago
9/22/24 to 9/22/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldBuy

AJINY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AJINY Price Targets by Month

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Ajinomoto Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAjinomotoConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A155.50% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
3/3/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/28/2025
CLSA logo
CLSA
4 of 5 stars
J. Kato
Not Rated
UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/27/2025
Nomura logo
Nomura
4 of 5 stars
M. Morita
Not Rated
UpgradeHold
4/4/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Ajinomoto Stock? AJINY Pros and Cons Explained

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, September 19, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Ajinomoto pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ajinomoto
Bull Case

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

  • The company recently demonstrated strong financial performance by beating analyst expectations, reporting earnings per share of $0.26 against a consensus estimate of $0.23 and generating revenue of $2.71 billion compared to the expected $2.67 billion, which signals robust operational execution and profitability.
  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is currently trading at a stock price of $27.96, which is significantly above its 52-week low of $16.50, indicating a substantial upward trend and strong investor confidence in the company's long-term value proposition over the past year.
  • The company is positioned to benefit from emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence infrastructure, as highlighted by recent investor interest and a value enhancement plan published by Palliser Capital, suggesting that the firm's materials are critical to high-growth technology sectors beyond traditional food applications.
  • Strategic collaborations, such as the partnership with Piramal Pharma Solutions to support antibody-drug conjugate development and manufacturing, expand the company's footprint in the high-value healthcare and biopharmaceutical sectors, diversifying revenue streams and tapping into lucrative medical markets.
  • The company maintains a low beta of 0.50, which means its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market, offering a potentially stable investment option for investors seeking to reduce portfolio risk while still participating in the growth of a major global food and healthcare conglomerate.

Ajinomoto
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a recent decline, dropping from a 52-week high of $32.89 to the current price of $27.96, and was downgraded by Sanford C. Bernstein from a strong-buy to a hold rating, suggesting that analysts believe the stock may be overvalued or facing near-term headwinds.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 33.69, which is relatively high compared to many traditional food product companies, indicating that investors are paying a premium for earnings that may not be sustainable if growth slows or if the company faces increased competition in its core markets.
  • In a previous quarter, the company missed earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $0.13 against a consensus of $0.21 and revenue of $2.43 billion compared to the expected $2.66 billion, highlighting potential volatility in performance and the risk of inconsistent execution in meeting financial targets.
  • The dividend yield is only 0.66%, which is relatively low for a mature, established company, meaning that investors relying on income generation from dividends may find the return insufficient compared to other investment opportunities in the food and beverage sector.
  • The company operates in a highly competitive global market with diverse segments, including seasonings, frozen foods, and healthcare, which exposes it to various risks such as fluctuating raw material costs, changing consumer preferences, and regulatory challenges in different international markets, potentially impacting overall profitability.

AJINY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ajinomoto in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AJINY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AJINY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Ajinomoto's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Ajinomoto less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Ajinomoto is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.22. Learn more on how AJINY compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Ajinomoto analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 3/3/2026.
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