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Socionext Inc. (JP:6526)
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Socionext Inc. (6526) Price & Analysis

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6526 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2392.50
¥5.00(0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥2392.50
¥5.00(0.21%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthSustained TTM revenue growth (~223%) indicates robust demand for SoC programs and successful program ramps. Over a 2–6 month horizon this supports recurring chip-sales upside, strengthens customer relationships, and provides runway for scaling engineering efforts and platform reuse.
Conservative Balance SheetA near-zero debt profile and a ~¥129B equity base give the company durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing risk, allowing continued R&D funding, milestone-backed NRE programs, and resilience through semiconductor cycles without immediate capital raises.
Fabless SoC Model & Market DiversificationA fabless SoC model focuses capital on design/IP and outsources manufacturing, lowering fixed capex and enabling rapid node/foundry shifts. Serving automotive, data center, consumer and industrial spreads end-market risk and supports stable long-term revenue streams from differentiated custom SoCs.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently negative free cash flow (~-¥13.8B TTM) constrains reinvestment and strategic optionality. Even with revenue growth, negative FCF pressures liquidity, may force external financing for R&D or program support, and reduces the margin for execution missteps over coming quarters.
Compressed Profitability / MarginsMaterial margin deterioration (net margin ~4.3%, operating ~5.9%) signals weaker earnings power versus prior years. Lower margins reduce return on invested capital and amplify sensitivity to cost or pricing shifts, limiting cash generation and long-term shareholder return potential.
Weak Cash ConversionOCF running at only ~0.24x of net income shows earnings are not translating into cash, likely from working‑capital or investment drains. Persistent weak cash conversion elevates liquidity risk, undermines free cash flow recovery, and can force tradeoffs in capex, R&D, or dividend policy.

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6526 FAQ

What was Socionext Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Socionext Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1678.50 and its highest was ¥3491.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Socionext Inc.’s market cap?
    Socionext Inc.’s market cap is ¥344.23B.
      When is Socionext Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Socionext Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 88 days.
        How were Socionext Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        Socionext Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported -¥3.31 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Socionext Inc. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Socionext Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Socionext Inc. pay dividends?
            Socionext Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.61%. See more information on Socionext Inc. dividends here
              What is Socionext Inc.’s EPS estimate?
              Socionext Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Socionext Inc. have?
              Socionext Inc. has 179,989,260 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Socionext Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Socionext Inc. reported an EPS of -¥3.31 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.863%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Socionext Inc.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6526
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Socionext Inc.

                    Socionext Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells system-on-chip (SoC), and solutions/services centering on SoC worldwide. It offers application specific standard products in the areas of radar sensor, servers, image processing, video processing, digital TV, digital signage, automotive, medical healthcare, HDMI module, and IoT communication. The company also provides custom SoC solutions, as well as development support, subsystem service, IP macro service, design technology, and manufacturing technology package services. It serves the automotive, data center and networking, and smart devices/industrial sectors. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

                    Socionext Inc. (6526) Earnings & Revenues

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