Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Shares Gap Up – Time to Buy?

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) gapped up before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $16.13, but opened at $16.9850. Shiseido shares last traded at $16.99, with a volume of 20,504 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Smbc Nikko Sec. raised shares of Shiseido to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Shiseido Price Performance

The stock’s 50-day moving average is $19.79 and its 200 day moving average is $17.91. The company has a market cap of $6.81 billion, a PE ratio of -27.06, a PEG ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 0.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.37 and a quick ratio of 0.94.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 12th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $1.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.49 billion. Shiseido had a negative net margin of 3.83% and a positive return on equity of 1.67%. Shiseido has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.670-0.670 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Shiseido Co. will post 0.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal 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.