NKN Stock Chart & Stats
€10.38
-€1.13(-9.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€10.38
-€1.13(-9.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€8.01 - €12.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)45.00
Market Cap
€3.31B
Enterprise Value€814.03K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€158.04B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€219.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.09
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-261.48
Shares Outstanding333,585,700
10 Day Avg. Volume15
30 Day Avg. Volume45
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio-15.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€11.53Price Target Upside11.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)€3.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Manageable LeverageNikon's modest debt-to-equity (~0.22–0.37) provides a durable financial cushion versus highly leveraged peers. Lower leverage supports continued R&D and capital spending, reduces refinancing risk, and gives strategic flexibility to fund product cycles or industrial systems over the next several quarters.
Diversified Revenue StreamsNikon earns from consumer imaging plus industrial/precision systems and after-sales services/software. This structural diversification smooths demand cycles: hardware sales benefit from product cycles, while project-based industrial sales and recurring service/support revenue provide steadier, higher-margin streams over the medium term.
Core Optics/precision CompetencyNikon's deep expertise in optics and precision engineering underpins differentiated products for pros and industrial clients. The firm's gross margin resilience versus 2021 suggests enduring pricing power and product mix advantages that support margin recovery as demand stabilizes and capital projects resume.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationNegative operating cash flow and deeply negative free cash flow signal persistent cash strain, limiting Nikon's ability to self-fund R&D, inventory build, and capex. Over 2–6 months this raises execution risk, increases reliance on external financing, and constrains strategic investments and product launches.
Profitability DeteriorationA swing to operating and net losses after prior profitable years indicates structural margin pressure from cost, mix, or one-offs. If persisting, reduced profitability undermines reinvestment capacity, weakens competitive positioning in imaging and industrial markets, and complicates multi-quarter recovery plans.
Eroding Equity And ReturnsDeclining equity and sharply negative ROE reflect capital erosion from recent losses. A weakened capital base reduces financial flexibility, constrains balance-sheet capacity for new project financing, and increases sensitivity to future shocks, raising the bar for sustained operational turnaround.
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NKN FAQ
What was Nikon Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nikon Corp. lowest stock price was €8.01 and its highest was €12.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Nikon Corp.’s market cap?
Nikon Corp.’s market cap is €3.31B.
When is Nikon Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nikon Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Nikon Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Nikon Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported €0.021 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -€0.037 by €0.058.
Is Nikon Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nikon Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nikon Corp. pay dividends?
Nikon Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Nikon Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Nikon Corp.’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Nikon Corp. have?
Nikon Corp. has 333,585,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nikon Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nikon Corp. reported an EPS of €0.021 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -€0.037. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.75%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nikon Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:NKN
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Company Description
Nikon Corp.
Nikon Corporation, a prominent international enterprise established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1917, specializes in the production and distribution of optical instruments. The company maintains a significant global footprint, with operations extending across Japan, North America, Europe, China, Thailand, and other key international markets. Its business activities are organized into three primary segments: Imaging Products, Precision Equipment, and Healthcare. The Imaging Products segment is dedicated to the development, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of a wide range of photographic equipment, including digital SLR cameras, compact digital cameras, and interchangeable lenses. The Precision Equipment segment focuses on providing advanced lithography systems for both flat panel displays (FPD) and semiconductor fabrication. Within the Healthcare segment, Nikon offers essential tools such as biological microscopes, systems for observing cell cultures, and state-of-the-art ultra-wide field retinal imaging devices. Beyond these core divisions, Nikon's extensive product portfolio encompasses industrial microscopes, various measuring instruments like non-contact 3D metrology systems and X-ray/CT inspection systems, and surveying equipment. The company further supplies customized products, optical glass, encoders, and ophthalmic lenses. Additional offerings include photomask substrates, camera components, sport optics products, and molded optical glasses. Moreover, Nikon is actively involved in the development and support of computer software.
NKN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€11.53
▲(11.07% Upside)