Nikon (NINOY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Nikon Corporation is a Tokyo‐based multinational company specializing in the design and manufacture of optics and imaging products. Since its founding in 1917 as Nippon Kogaku K.K., Nikon has built a global reputation for precision optical and imaging technologies. The company operates across multiple segments, including Digital Imaging, Precision Equipment, Healthcare, and Industrial Metrology, serving both consumer and industrial markets.

In its Digital Imaging division, Nikon produces a wide range of cameras—from entry­-level point-and-shoot models to professional DSLRs and mirrorless systems—supported by an extensive lineup of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses and accessories. The Precision Equipment segment is best known for its semiconductor lithography tools, which play a critical role in chip fabrication for leading semiconductor manufacturers. Nikon’s Healthcare business offers digital microscope systems and related products for life sciences research, while its Industrial Metrology division supplies coordinate measuring machines, laser scanners and other instruments to automotive, aerospace and electronics industries.

Nikon’s products are distributed worldwide through a network of subsidiaries and authorized dealers, with key markets in North America, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district, the company maintains research and development centers in Japan and around the globe to drive innovation in optics, imaging sensors and precision engineering. Nikon Corporation’s ordinary shares trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and its American Depositary Shares are quoted over-the-counter in the U.S. under the symbol NINOY.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $12.38 to $12.38
• 50-Day Range: $9.50 to $12.72
• 52-Week Range: $8.50 to $13.07
• Volume: 2,063 shs
• Average Volume: 1,898 shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.13 billion
• P/E Ratio: 47.62
• Dividend Yield: 1.62%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Nikon Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Nikon scored higher than 76% 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 Nikon.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 36.36%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Nikon are expected to grow by 36.36% in the coming year, from $0.44 to $0.60 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Nikon is 47.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 233.47.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Nikon is 47.62, 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 495.83.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Nikon has a P/B Ratio of 0.98. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued 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 outstanding shares of Nikon have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nikon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nikon has recently decreased by 84.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Nikon pays a meaningful dividend of 1.79%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

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

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Nikon is 76.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Nikon will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.33% next year. This indicates that Nikon 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 outstanding shares of Nikon have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nikon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nikon has recently decreased by 84.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.98

News Sentiment

Nikon has a news sentiment score of 0.98. 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 0.60 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Nikon this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.13% of the stock of Nikon is held by institutions.

NINOY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NINOY shares performed this year?

Nikon's stock was trading at $10.4050 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, NINOY shares have increased by 19.0% and is now trading at $12.38.

How were Nikon's earnings last quarter?

Nikon Corp. (OTCMKTS:NINOY) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 7th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.15. The business earned $1.07 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.10 billion. Nikon had a net margin of 1.85% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.99%.

How do I buy shares of Nikon?

Shares of NINOY 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: 8/07/2025
• Today: 10/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC - MANUFT MACH
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:NINOY
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:NINOY
• CIK: 1446588
• Web: www.nikon.co.jp
• Phone: (136) 433-3600
• Fax: 813-3216-1454
• Employees: 20,069
• Year Founded: 1917

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.26
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 47.31
• Forward P/E Ratio: 27.95
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $40.41 million
• Net Margins: 1.85%
• Pretax Margin: 0.63%
• Return on Equity: 1.99%
• Return on Assets: 1.15%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.21
• Current Ratio: 1.98
• Quick Ratio: 0.97

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.70 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.87
• Cash Flow: $1.04 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.79
• Book Value: $12.65 per share
• Price / Book: 0.97

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 333,586,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $4.10 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.52