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2871 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2051.00
-¥19.00(-0.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2051.00
-¥19.00(-0.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,731.00 - ¥2,369.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume535.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.03M
Market Cap
¥550.70B
Enterprise Value¥657.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥59.99B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥152.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
32.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)114.13
Shares Outstanding257,036,040
10 Day Avg. Volume930,940
30 Day Avg. Volume1,028,543
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.50
Price to Book (P/B)1.72
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio26.61
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥2,300.00Price Target Upside12.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)91.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥615.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue ExpansionRevenue growth across most recent periods indicates continuing demand for Nichirei’s food and logistics activities rather than a purely isolated increase. This provides a durable base for operating leverage, supports reinvestment, and strengthens the company’s ability to sustain its market position over the coming quarters.
Improving Gross MarginThe sustained improvement in gross margin suggests better product mix, pricing, or operating efficiency within the business. A higher gross-margin base gives Nichirei more capacity to absorb input-cost pressure, fund growth initiatives, and protect operating profitability over the medium term.
Manageable LeverageModerate leverage and growth in equity and assets provide financial resilience and preserve flexibility for ongoing investment. Although debt rose recently, the balance sheet remains less constrained than during the earlier higher-leverage period, supporting stability through normal operating fluctuations.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow has not translated consistently into free cash flow, with a meaningful FY2026 decline and historically moderate conversion from earnings. This volatility can constrain internally funded investment, dividends, or debt reduction and makes cash-generation quality less predictable.
Recent Debt IncreaseThe latest increase in total debt weakens the improvement previously achieved in leverage and could reduce financial flexibility if maintained. Even with moderate overall leverage, additional borrowing may raise future interest obligations and limit the resources available for expansion or shareholder returns.
Limited Net Margin CushionA modest net margin leaves less room to absorb adverse changes in costs or operating conditions, even though it is typical for packaged foods. The easing EBITDA margin from recent highs also indicates that profitability has not continued improving uniformly across the business.
Nichirei Corporation News
2871 FAQ
What was Nichirei Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nichirei Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1731.00 and its highest was ¥2369.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nichirei Corporation’s market cap?
Nichirei Corporation’s market cap is ¥550.70B.
When is Nichirei Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nichirei Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Nichirei Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Nichirei Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥27.61 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥28.93 by -¥1.32.
Is Nichirei Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nichirei Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nichirei Corporation pay dividends?
Nichirei Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.26%. See more information on Nichirei Corporation dividends here
What is Nichirei Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Nichirei Corporation’s EPS estimate is 32.12.
How many shares outstanding does Nichirei Corporation have?
Nichirei Corporation has 257,036,040 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nichirei Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nichirei Corporation reported an EPS of ¥27.61 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥28.93. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.906%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nichirei Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2871
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Nichirei Corporation
Operating primarily within Japan, Nichirei Corporation is a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning several key sectors: food processing, seafood, meat and poultry, supply chain management, property development, and biosciences. Its extensive food product portfolio encompasses a variety of frozen meals, acerola-based items, packaged ice, value-added agricultural products, health-oriented wellness foods, and convenient retort-pouch offerings. The company's logistics division delivers comprehensive services, including temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation, delivery solutions, and expert supply chain consulting, in addition to manufacturing and distributing ice. Nichirei further diversifies through its real estate arm, which manages and leases office buildings and parking facilities, sells residential land, and provides construction and planning expertise. Its biosciences division focuses on cutting-edge cell biotechnology and developing functional materials. Established in 1942 and headquartered in Tokyo, this enterprise was initially known as Nippon Reizo Co. Ltd. before adopting its current name, Nichirei Corporation, in February of 1985.
2871 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥2,300.00
▲(12.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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