Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Sees Strong Trading Volume – Still a Buy?

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) saw strong trading volume on Thursday . 46,859 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 30% from the previous session’s volume of 66,548 shares.The stock last traded at $15.19 and had previously closed at $14.8850.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on SSDOY shares. UBS Group raised shares of Shiseido to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, September 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Shiseido has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Shiseido Stock Down 0.9%

The business has a 50-day moving average price of $16.01 and a 200-day moving average price of $16.63. The stock has a market cap of $5.99 billion, a PE ratio of -15.95 and a beta of 0.37. The company has a current ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The company reported ($0.12) EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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, analysts forecast that Shiseido Co. will post 0.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Shiseido Company Profile

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.