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KDDI (KDDIY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$18.20 +0.28 (+1.56%)
As of 12:40 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
2

Based on 2 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 2 analysts, 2 have given a strong buy rating for KDDIY.

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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KDDIY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/15/25 to 10/15/26
1 Month Ago
9/15/25 to 9/15/26
3 Months Ago
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Year Ago
10/15/24 to 10/15/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingStrong BuyBuyStrong SellStrong Sell

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.
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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.
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KDDI Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKDDICommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
4.00
2.07
2.53
Consensus RatingStrong BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A256.11% Upside19.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/2/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/27/2026
Erste Group Bank AG logo
Erste Group Bank
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong-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 Thursday, October 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these KDDI pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KDDI
Bull Case

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

  • KDDI Co. recently reported strong quarterly results on August 7, 2026, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $0.32 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.28, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $9.40 billion in sales against an expected $9.31 billion, demonstrating solid operational performance.
  • The stock currently trades at $18.34, which is well above its 52-week low of $14.00 and near its 52-week high of $20.54, indicating a strong upward price trend and positive market sentiment over the past year.
  • Short interest in KDDI Co. shares declined significantly by 64.7% in August 2026, dropping to 43,251 shares from 122,588, which suggests that investors are covering their short positions and reducing bearish bets on the stock.
  • Erste Group Bank upgraded KDDI Co. to a "Strong-Buy" rating in July 2026 and has maintained this positive stance, providing institutional confidence in the company's future earnings potential and strategic direction.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 1.63%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive given the stable nature of the telecommunications sector and the company's established market position in Japan.

KDDI
Bear Case

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

  • Short interest in KDDI Co. increased by 96.1% in September 2026, rising to 84,819 shares from 43,251, indicating renewed bearish sentiment and potential downside pressure on the stock price.
  • Erste Group Bank lowered its FY2028 earnings estimate for KDDI Co. to $1.36 per share from $1.38 in September 2026, reflecting a slight reduction in expected future profitability despite maintaining a "Strong-Buy" rating.
  • The stock's beta of 0.09 suggests very low volatility relative to the market, which may limit upside potential during broader market rallies, making it less attractive for growth-focused investors seeking higher returns.
  • KDDI Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, indicating a moderate level of leverage that could constrain financial flexibility or increase risk if interest rates rise or revenue growth slows.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.56 and quick ratio of 0.55 suggest limited short-term liquidity, meaning it may face challenges in covering immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets, which could be a concern in a downturn.

KDDIY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KDDI in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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.

Over the previous 90 days, KDDI's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

KDDI has been rated by research analysts at Erste Group Bank, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like KDDI more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for KDDI is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KDDIY compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for KDDI analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/2/2026.
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