Nikon (NINOY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Nikon Corporation, established in 1917 as Nippon Kōgaku K.K., is a Japanese multinational specializing in precision optics and imaging products. Over its century-long history, the company has become renowned for its still and video cameras, interchangeable lenses, and digital imaging solutions. Nikon’s heritage in optical design also extends to consumer products such as binoculars and sport optics, reinforcing its reputation for quality and innovation in visualization technologies.

Beyond consumer photography, Nikon operates a significant precision equipment segment. The company is a leading supplier of lithography systems used in semiconductor fabrication, contributing to advances in electronics manufacturing. Its product portfolio further includes measuring instruments, semiconductor inspection systems and ultraviolet optical components, serving industries from life sciences to industrial metrology. This diversified offering underscores Nikon’s commitment to supporting technological progress across multiple fields.

With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, Asia and emerging markets, Nikon maintains manufacturing facilities and R&D centers in Japan, China and Thailand. The company’s international network of sales and service subsidiaries ensures localized support for professional photographers, industrial clients and scientific researchers. Nikon continues to invest in digital workflows and smart imaging platforms, adapting its optical expertise to evolving customer requirements.

Leadership at Nikon is headed by President and CEO Toshikazu Umatate, who has guided the company’s strategic focus on next-generation optics and sustainable business practices. Emphasizing continuous research and development, Nikon collaborates with academic institutions and industry partners to drive breakthroughs in microscopy, lithography and digital imaging. This dedication to innovation positions Nikon to address future challenges in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.94 to $10.11
• 50-Day Range: $9.60 to $10.44
• 52-Week Range: $8.50 to $13.07
• Volume: 96 shs
• Average Volume: 902 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.37 billion
• P/E Ratio: 91.92
• Dividend Yield: 2.08%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Nikon Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Nikon scored higher than 40% 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: 2.5 / 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 91.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Nikon is 91.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.80.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Nikon has a P/B Ratio of 0.80. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

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

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nikon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Nikon pays a meaningful dividend of 2.08%, 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 190.91%. 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 35.00% 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 float of Nikon has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nikon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.32

News Sentiment

Nikon has a news sentiment score of 0.32. 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 0.86 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 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 the year. Since then, NINOY shares have decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $10.11.

How were Nikon's earnings last quarter?

Nikon Corp. (OTCMKTS:NINOY) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The company reported $0.00 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.16. The firm earned $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $201.19 billion. Nikon had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.90% and a net margin of 0.85%.

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: 5/08/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• 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: 19,444
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.11
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 91.92
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.98
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $40.41 million
• Net Margins: 0.85%
• Pretax Margin: 0.63%
• Return on Equity: 0.90%
• Return on Assets: 0.53%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.19
• Current Ratio: 2.03
• Quick Ratio: 1.02

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.70 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.72
• Cash Flow: $1.01 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.99
• Book Value: $12.65 per share
• Price / Book: 0.80

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 333,590,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $3.37 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.53