Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) Shares Gap Up on Strong Earnings

Seiko Epson Corp. (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) shares gapped up before the market opened on Wednesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The stock had previously closed at $9.31, but opened at $10.1150. Seiko Epson shares last traded at $9.85, with a volume of 570 shares trading hands.

The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.04. Seiko Epson had a net margin of 1.35% and a return on equity of 2.32%. Seiko Epson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.676-0.676 EPS.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group cut Seiko Epson from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Seiko Epson Stock Performance

The stock’s 50 day moving average is $8.83 and its two-hundred day moving average is $7.45. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.25 and a beta of 0.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 2.16 and a quick ratio of 1.28.

Seiko Epson Company Profile

Seiko Epson Corporation is a Japanese electronics company known for its broad portfolio of imaging and printing solutions, as well as precision devices and microelectronics. The company’s core offerings include inkjet, laser and dye-sublimation printers for home, office and industrial use, desktop scanners, and 3LCD projectors. Epson also manufactures compact, energy-efficient robotics and automation systems, as well as semiconductors and sensors that support applications in automotive, healthcare and other sectors.

Established in 1942 as Suwa Seikosha Co, Ltd., the business first adopted the “Epson” name in 1968 with the release of the EP-101 electronic printer—so named as the “son of the electronic printer.” In 1982, the company formally became Seiko Epson Corporation, reflecting its integration within the broader Seiko Group.