KDDI (KDDIY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$17.80 -0.07 (-0.41%)

As of 03:58 PM Eastern

KDDI - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Strong Buy

Based on 1 Analyst Ratings

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Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for KDDI in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a strong buy rating for KDDIY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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KDDIY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/13/24 to 8/13/25	1 Month Ago 7/14/24 to 7/14/25	3 Months Ago 5/15/24 to 5/15/25	1 Year Ago 8/14/23 to 8/13/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	N/A
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	N/A
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	N/A
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	N/A
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Strong Buy	Strong Buy	N/A

KDDIY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KDDIY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

KDDI Stock vs. The Competition

Type	KDDI	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	4.00	2.65	2.53
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	69.21% Upside	10.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KDDIY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date	Details
9/9/2024	New Street Research 4 of 5 stars	C. Hoare Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy

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Should I Buy KDDI Stock? KDDIY 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 Monday, August 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these KDDI pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KDDI
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KDDI Co.:

The current stock price is around $16.92, showing a recent increase of 2.5%, which may indicate positive market sentiment.
KDDI Co. reported a return on equity of 10.87%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
The company has a stable market capitalization of approximately $70.84 billion, indicating a solid position in the telecommunications sector.
KDDI Co. operates in two segments, Personal Services and Business Services, diversifying its revenue streams and reducing risk.
Despite missing earnings estimates, the company generated significant revenue of $9.54 billion, reflecting strong operational performance.

KDDI
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in KDDI Co. for these reasons:

The company missed earnings estimates by $0.03 EPS, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet market expectations.
KDDI Co. has a relatively low quick ratio of 0.58, indicating potential liquidity issues in covering short-term obligations.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, while manageable, it suggests that the company is somewhat reliant on debt financing, which can be risky.
The stock has a beta of 0.07, indicating low volatility, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities.
Short interest in KDDI Co. has increased significantly, suggesting that some investors are betting against the stock, which could indicate bearish sentiment.

KDDIY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KDDI in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" KDDIY shares.
: According to analysts, KDDI's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like KDDI more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for KDDI is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how KDDIY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) was last updated on 8/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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KDDI (KDDIY) Stock Forecast & Price Target