Makita (MKTAY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Makita Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of professional power tools, outdoor power equipment and accessories. Founded in 1915 in Anjō, Japan, the company began as an electric motor repair business and has since evolved into an industry innovator. Makita’s product portfolio spans cordless and corded drills, impact drivers, saws, grinders, sanders and a wide range of outdoor equipment such as lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and blowers.

Central to Makita’s offering is its commitment to battery-powered technologies, with extensive research and development in lithium-ion platforms that deliver enhanced runtime, faster charging and improved ergonomics. The company also supplies accessories including batteries, chargers, blades and bits, catering to professional contractors, tradespeople and serious DIY enthusiasts. Its cordless system compatibility allows users to interchange batteries across multiple tool lines, reinforcing Makita’s focus on efficiency and convenience.

Makita operates a robust global manufacturing and distribution network, with plants in Japan, the United Kingdom, China, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Romania and the United States. Its products serve markets across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The company’s extensive dealer, distributor and retail partnerships ensure widespread availability of tools and support services, including maintenance and repair facilities.

Under the leadership of President Toshiharu Hirano and a seasoned board of directors, Makita continues to emphasize innovation, quality and sustainability. Strategic investments in automation, digital workflow solutions and eco-friendly manufacturing processes underscore its commitment to reducing environmental impact. As it approaches its second century of operation, Makita remains focused on delivering high-performance tools that meet the evolving needs of professionals around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $29.65 to $30.99
• 50-Day Range: $28.75 to $32.20
• 52-Week Range: $25.56 to $39.05
• Volume: 21,774 shs
• Average Volume: 32,503 shs
• Market Capitalization: $8.25 billion
• P/E Ratio: 16.86
• Dividend Yield: 3.39%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Makita Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Makita scored higher than 53% 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 Makita.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.13%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Makita are expected to grow by 5.13% in the coming year, from $1.56 to $1.64 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Makita is 16.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.90.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Makita is 16.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.09.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Makita has a P/B Ratio of 1.34. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Makita has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Makita has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Makita has recently decreased by 46.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Makita pays a meaningful dividend of 3.41%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

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

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Makita is 57.14%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Makita will have a dividend payout ratio of 63.41% next year. This indicates that Makita will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Makita has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Makita has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Makita has recently decreased by 46.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.38

News Sentiment

Makita has a news sentiment score of 0.38. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.82 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Makita 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, Makita insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Makita is held by insiders.

MKTAY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MKTAY shares performed this year?

Makita's stock was trading at $30.54 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MKTAY stock has increased by 0.5% and is now trading at $30.68.

How were Makita's earnings last quarter?

Makita Corp. (OTCMKTS:MKTAY) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 28th. The company reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.21. The company earned $1.29 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $186.50 billion. Makita had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.16% and a net margin of 10.05%.

How do I buy shares of Makita?

Shares of MKTAY 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: 4/28/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: TOOLS - HAND HELD
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:MKTAY
• CIK: 202467
• Web: www.makita.co.jp
• Phone: (156) 698-1711
• Fax: 81 0 566-98-6021
• Employees: 17,641
• Year Founded: 1971

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.82
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.86
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.67
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $523.63 million
• Net Margins: 10.05%
• Pretax Margin: 14.40%
• Return on Equity: 8.16%
• Return on Assets: 6.87%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.44
• Quick Ratio: 3.01

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.95 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.67
• Cash Flow: $2.69 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.42
• Book Value: $22.88 per share
• Price / Book: 1.34

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 269,020,000
• Free Float: 266,334,000
• Market Cap: $8.25 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.65