NEC Corp. (JP:6701)
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6701 Stock Chart & Stats
¥4311.00
-¥325.00(-2.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4311.00
-¥325.00(-2.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,606.00 - ¥6,194.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.07M
Average Volume (3M)4.22M
Market Cap
¥5.43T
Enterprise Value¥5.28T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥659.03B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥489.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
19.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)202.94
Shares Outstanding1,364,249,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,395,680
30 Day Avg. Volume4,216,096
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)2.33
Price to Sales (P/S)1.43
P/FCF Ratio13.91
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥6,250.00Price Target Upside44.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)214.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥3.67T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Profitability And Cash GenerationNEC's multiyear profit and cash-step-up (net income 115B in 2023 to 270B in 2026; OCF 152B to 438B) signals durable operating improvement. Strong cash generation enhances reinvestment capacity, funds working-capital needs, lowers financing reliance, and supports strategic execution over 2–6 months and beyond.
Strengthening Balance Sheet And Lower LeverageEquity growth and meaningful debt reduction improved capital structure (debt-to-equity improved), increasing financial flexibility. Stronger balance sheet reduces refinancing risk, enables counter-cyclical investment or acquisitions, and supports longer-term contracts and recurring service commitments.
Strategic Participation In National 'physical AI' InitiativeNEC's investment in the public-private 'physical AI' foundation model links it to robotics, AI and infrastructure leaders and potential government support. This strengthens its position in AI-enabled systems integration, creating a durable pipeline of demand for mission-critical network and robotics solutions.
Bears Say
Uneven Top-line Momentum And Margin VisibilityRevenue growth has been inconsistent, with a revenue decline in 2025 versus 2024 and limited 2026 margin detail. This uneven top-line and lack of recent margin metrics make sustained margin expansion harder to validate and raise execution risk for durable profit forecasts.
Historical Free Cash Flow VolatilityDespite recent FCF strength, prior declines in 2022–2023 show cash conversion can swing with project timing. Persistent volatility impairs reliable funding for capex, dividends or M&A and heightens sensitivity to execution delays in large systems-integration projects.
Concentration In Public-sector And Large Project WorkHeavy reliance on government and large enterprise projects creates concentration and timing risk: long sales cycles, budgetary and political variability, and procurement competition can produce lumpy revenue and pressure on pricing and margins over medium terms.
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6701 FAQ
What was NEC Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
NEC Corp. lowest stock price was ¥3606.00 and its highest was ¥6194.00 in the past 12 months.
What is NEC Corp.’s market cap?
NEC Corp.’s market cap is ¥5.43T.
When is NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were NEC Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
NEC Corp. released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2018. The company reported ¥81.811 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥81.811.
Is NEC Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NEC Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does NEC Corp. pay dividends?
NEC Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.55%. See more information on NEC Corp. dividends here
What is NEC Corp.’s EPS estimate?
NEC Corp.’s EPS estimate is 19.4.
How many shares outstanding does NEC Corp. have?
NEC Corp. has 1,364,249,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to NEC Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NEC Corp. reported an EPS of ¥81.811 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.914%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NEC Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6701
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Company Description
NEC Corp.
NEC Corporation serves as a global provider of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, operating both domestically in Japan and internationally. The company's business is structured across five main segments: Public Solutions, Public Infrastructure, Enterprise, Network Services, and Global. Its service offerings include extensive systems integration, covering system implementation, strategic consulting, continuous maintenance, and dedicated support. NEC also provides outsourcing and cloud services, in addition to supplying crucial system equipment. The company's product line features robust network infrastructure, comprising core network hardware, mobile phone base stations, advanced optical transmission systems, and various routers and switches. These products are supported by management solutions such as Operation Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS). Furthermore, NEC specializes in "safer city" solutions, addressing public safety, digital government, and digital finance. It develops software services specifically for service providers, including OSS/BSS functionalities. Its network infrastructure capabilities also extend to submarine cable systems and wireless backhaul. The company manufactures system devices like displays, projectors, and energy storage units. NEC also offers a comprehensive range of hardware products, such as servers, mainframes, supercomputers, storage solutions, business and personal computers, point-of-sale (POS) systems, automated teller machines (ATMs), control equipment, and wireless LAN routers. Its software portfolio includes integrated operation management tools, application servers, security software, and database solutions. NEC's diverse client base spans the public sector, healthcare, government, media, manufacturing, retail, services, telecommunications, and finance industries. The company has a notable collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc. to co-develop a 5G Network Massive MIMO Antenna Radio Unit for Rakuten Mobile. Established in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Limited, the organization officially rebranded as NEC Corporation in April 1983. Its corporate headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.
6701 Company Deck
6701 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlights several positive outcomes, including record revenue and profit growth, strong performance in IT services, and significant free cash flow increase. However, these are balanced by notable challenges such as losses in the submarine cable business and investment outflows. Thus, the overall sentiment is mixed, with a balance of achievements and challenges.View all JP:6701 earnings summaries6701 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥6,250.00
▲(44.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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