Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Shares Gap Up – Still a Buy?

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) gapped up before the market opened on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $19.10, but opened at $19.98. Shiseido shares last traded at $19.87, with a volume of 4,593 shares.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

SSDOY has been the subject of a number of research reports. 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. upgraded shares of Shiseido to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Shiseido Price Performance

The business has a 50-day moving average of $18.93 and a two-hundred day moving average of $17.06. The company has a current ratio of 1.37, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The firm has a market cap of $7.91 billion, a P/E ratio of -28.28 and a beta of 0.30.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.05 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $0.15. Shiseido had a positive return on equity of 0.97% and a negative net margin of 4.27%.The firm had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.77 billion. Shiseido has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.680-0.680 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Shiseido Co. will post 0.29 earnings per share 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.