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KDDI (KDDIY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$19.01 -0.08 (-0.42%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
1

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for KDDI in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has 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
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 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)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 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 RatingBuyModerate BuyHoldBuy

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

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KDDI Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKDDICommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.06
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A135.09% Upside14.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/17/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
7/27/2026
Erste Group Bank AG logo
Erste Group Bank
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong-Buy
9/9/2024
Chris Hoare
Not Rated
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 Friday, September 4, 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 beat analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly report, delivering earnings per share of $0.32 against a consensus estimate of $0.28, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $9.40 billion in sales compared to the expected $9.31 billion, signaling strong operational performance.
  • The stock is currently trading at $19.01, which is near its 52-week high of $19.75, indicating strong recent momentum and investor confidence in the company's trajectory over the past year.
  • Erste Group Bank recently issued a "Strong-Buy" rating on the stock and raised its full-year earnings estimates, projecting $1.24 per share for the current fiscal year and $1.33 per share for the next, reflecting increased institutional optimism about future profitability.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 1.57%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is a notable feature for a telecommunications firm with a market capitalization of approximately $76.5 billion.
  • KDDI Co. has expanded its business services through partnerships, such as the recent launch of cloud calling capabilities for UNIVERGE BLUE with Intermedia, which enhances its enterprise offerings and broadens its revenue base beyond traditional consumer telecommunications.

KDDI
Bear Case

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

  • The stock experienced a gap down of $0.76 on September 4, 2026, closing at $18.85, which suggests recent selling pressure and potential short-term volatility despite the higher 52-week highs seen earlier in the month.
  • In its previous quarterly report, KDDI Co. missed earnings expectations significantly, reporting $0.27 per share against a consensus estimate of $0.90, which indicates potential inconsistency in earnings delivery and may raise concerns about financial stability.
  • Zacks Research downgraded the stock from "hold" to "strong sell" in June 2026, although it was later upgraded to "hold" in August, this recent history of rating changes reflects uncertainty and mixed sentiment among research analysts regarding the stock's value.
  • The company has a very low beta of 0.05, which means it moves very little in relation to the broader market; while this reduces volatility, it may also limit upside potential for investors seeking aggressive growth compared to more dynamic sectors.
  • Short interest data shows fluctuating levels, with a significant increase in short interest recorded in May 2026, where shares shorted grew by 286.6% from the previous month, indicating that some market participants are betting against the stock's performance.

KDDIY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KDDI in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "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 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade 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 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 8/17/2026.
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