Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Shares Gap Up – What’s Next?

Shares of Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) gapped up prior to trading on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $15.62, but opened at $16.50. Shiseido shares last traded at $16.52, with a volume of 9,721 shares changing hands.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently issued reports on SSDOY. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. UBS Group raised shares of Shiseido to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, September 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Shiseido currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Shiseido Stock Down 2.0%

The stock has a fifty day moving average of $15.18 and a 200 day moving average of $16.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.35 and a quick ratio of 0.89. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.75 billion, a P/E ratio of -17.97 and a beta of 0.36.

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. Shiseido had a negative net margin of 5.80% and a negative return on equity of 1.36%. The business had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.52 billion. On average, research analysts anticipate that Shiseido Co. will post 0.29 EPS for the current fiscal 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.