KDDI (KDDIY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

KDDI Corporation is a leading Japanese telecommunications provider headquartered in Tokyo, formed in October 2000 through the merger of DDI Corp., KDD Corp. and IDO Corp. With roots tracing back to the early development of Japan’s long-distance telephone network, the company has evolved into a diversified communications group. KDDI operates under the “au” brand for its mobile services and has expanded its offerings through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, maintaining a prominent position in Japan’s telecom market.

The company’s core business encompasses mobile communications, fixed-line services, broadband internet access and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Its mobile arm delivers voice, data and multimedia services to individuals and enterprises, while its fixed-line division provides fiber-optic broadband, telephone and television services. In recent years, KDDI has invested heavily in cloud computing, data centers and edge computing platforms, positioning itself as a comprehensive ICT solutions provider for corporate clients across numerous industries.

Beyond traditional telecom offerings, KDDI is expanding into digital transformation services, utilizing artificial intelligence, big data analytics and cybersecurity to support business innovation. The company also develops IoT applications for smart cities, connected vehicles and industrial automation. Through its subsidiary UQ Communications and prepaid brand Ta method, KDDI seeks to address diverse consumer segments, from budget-conscious wireless users to high-end enterprise customers seeking bespoke network solutions.

While its primary market remains Japan, KDDI maintains an international presence via regional offices in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, serving multinational corporations and global carriers. Under the leadership of President and CEO Makoto Takahashi, the company continues to pursue 5G network expansion, renewable energy initiatives and satellite communications projects. KDDI’s strategic focus on convergence and collaboration underscores its commitment to shaping the future of connectivity both domestically and abroad.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.85 to $17.48
• 50-Day Range: $16.35 to $18.29
• 52-Week Range: $9.06 to $19.09
• Volume: 74,356 shs
• Average Volume: 282,701 shs
• Market Capitalization: $72.62 billion
• P/E Ratio: 17.17
• Dividend Yield: 2.02%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

KDDI Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

KDDI scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for KDDI.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of KDDI is 17.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.21.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of KDDI is 17.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.04.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

KDDI has a P/B Ratio of 2.04. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of KDDI has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

KDDI has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in KDDI has recently increased by 419.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

KDDI pays a meaningful dividend of 2.03%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

KDDI does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of KDDI is 34.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of KDDI has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

KDDI has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in KDDI has recently increased by 419.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.02

News Sentiment

KDDI has a news sentiment score of 1.02. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.82 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for KDDI this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, KDDI insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.10% of the stock of KDDI is held by institutions.

KDDIY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KDDIY shares performed this year?

KDDI's stock was trading at $15.89 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, KDDIY stock has increased by 9.1% and is now trading at $17.34.
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How were KDDI's earnings last quarter?

KDDI Corporation Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 5th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. KDDI had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.87% and a net margin of 10.71%.

Does KDDI have any subsidiaries?

KDDI subsidiaries include Aeon, Soracom, Loco Partners, AppBroadCast, Nanapi, Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), AEON Holdings Corporation of Japan, and more.

How do I buy shares of KDDI?

Shares of KDDIY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/05/2025
• Today: 7/02/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/01/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Wireless Non - US
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KDDIY
• CIK: 1106215
• Web: www.kddi.com
• Phone: (133) 347-0077
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 64,636
• Year Founded: 1984

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.01
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.83
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.32
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $4.53 billion
• Net Margins: 10.71%
• Pretax Margin: 18.67%
• Return on Equity: 10.87%
• Return on Assets: 4.03%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.41
• Current Ratio: 0.60
• Quick Ratio: 0.58

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $38.86 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.83
• Cash Flow: $2.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.30
• Book Value: $8.51 per share
• Price / Book: 2.00

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 4,187,850,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $71.19 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.10