Short Interest in Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Rises By 35.3%

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 58,138 shares, an increase of 35.3% from the December 15th total of 42,969 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 98,287 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days. Based on an average trading volume of 98,287 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

SSDOY has been the topic of several research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. UBS Group upgraded shares of Shiseido to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Shiseido Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of OTCMKTS:SSDOY traded down $0.34 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $16.90. 21,745 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 37,063. The company has a market cap of $6.75 billion, a P/E ratio of -17.97 and a beta of 0.36. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $15.18 and its 200-day simple moving average is $16.38. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Shiseido has a one year low of $13.60 and a one year high of $20.04.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 10th. The company reported ($0.12) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $1.45 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.52 billion. Shiseido had a negative return on equity of 1.36% and a negative net margin of 5.80%. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Shiseido will post 0.29 EPS for the current year.

About Shiseido

Shiseido Company, Limited is a leading Japanese multinational specializing in cosmetics, skincare, makeup and fragrance products. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates through a portfolio of brands that span premium, prestige and mass-market segments. Its core business activities include the development, manufacturing and sale of skincare treatments, decorative cosmetics, hair care and sun protection products.

Shiseido’s brand portfolio encompasses flagship lines such as Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, NARS and bareMinerals, alongside regional and heritage labels tailored to diverse consumer preferences.