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KDDI (KDDIY) Price & Analysis

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KDDIY Stock Chart & Stats

$18.18
$0.17(0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$18.18
$0.17(0.94%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improving Mobile EconomicsGrowing smartphone connections, lower churn, and higher ARPU indicate stronger customer retention and monetization across KDDI’s recurring mobile base. These improvements can support durable communication revenue and reduce reliance on promotional spending to sustain subscriber growth over coming quarters.
AI, Cloud And Data-center GrowthRapid expansion in AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and data-center services broadens KDDI beyond mature connectivity markets. These businesses can increase enterprise relevance, create recurring digital-service demand, and provide longer-term growth opportunities as customers invest in technology infrastructure.
Solid Recurring ProfitabilityKDDI maintains substantial telecom profitability, with healthy gross, EBITDA, net, and operating margins across the reported periods. This earnings base provides financial resilience, supports continued investment in growth businesses, and demonstrates that the core connectivity model remains economically productive.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageThe substantial rise in debt relative to equity reduces KDDI’s financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to interest rates or weaker operating cash flow. Higher leverage may constrain future capital allocation, especially while the company is pursuing large investments in AI, cloud, and data centers.
Weaker Free-cash-flow TrendAlthough KDDI remains cash-generative, the sharp TTM free-cash-flow decline and limited operating-cash-flow coverage of debt point to less dependable internal funding. Persistently heavier investment or working-capital needs could increase reliance on borrowing and reduce flexibility around growth spending.
Large Investment BurdenThe planned investment program creates execution and capital-allocation risk even if it expands KDDI’s long-term growth opportunities. Large spending commitments can pressure free cash flow and returns, while the company must balance reinvestment against leverage, shareholder distributions, and uncertain project outcomes.

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KDDIY FAQ

What was KDDI Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
KDDI Corporation lowest stock price was $15.43 and its highest was $19.84 in the past 12 months.
    What is KDDI Corporation’s market cap?
    KDDI Corporation’s market cap is $71.20B.
      When is KDDI Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
      KDDI Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 43 days.
        How were KDDI Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
        KDDI Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported $0.323 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.278 by $0.045.
          Is KDDI Corporation overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts KDDI Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does KDDI Corporation pay dividends?
            KDDI Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.54%. See more information on KDDI Corporation dividends here
              What is KDDI Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              KDDI Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
                How many shares outstanding does KDDI Corporation have?
                KDDI Corporation has 4,007,451,000 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to KDDI Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  KDDI Corporation reported an EPS of $0.323 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.278. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.951%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KDDI Corporation?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KDDIY
                    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

                      KDDI Stock Smart Score

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                      Technicals

                      SMA
                      Positive
                      20 days / 200 days
                      Momentum
                      15.96%
                      12-Months-Change

                      Fundamentals

                      Return on Equity
                      1.54%
                      Trailing 12-Months
                      Asset Growth
                      -3.77%
                      Trailing 12-Months
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                      Company Description

                      KDDI Corporation

                      KDDI Corporation is a prominent telecommunications firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, offering a broad spectrum of communication solutions to both domestic and international markets. Its business is strategically divided into two core segments: Personal Services and Business Services. The Personal Services segment delivers mobile communication services, encompassing smartphones and other mobile devices under its "au" brand, along with MVNO offerings. It also provides fixed-line broadband solutions through its "au Hikari" brand, which includes fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), cable television (CATV), voice, and data transmission. Additionally, this segment extends into consumer-centric lifestyle services such as mobile payment and financial offerings via "au PAY," IoT solutions like "au HOME" for pet monitoring, "au Denki" for energy management, and educational services, including the AEON English language school. Conversely, the Business Services segment targets corporate clients, providing high-quality data center facilities through its "TELEHOUSE" brand, as well as integrated network, cloud, and device solutions. This segment further diversified into various business support services, including broadcasting, wireless broadband, e-commerce, IT assistance, call center management, and temporary personnel services. KDDI also plays a critical role in the design, construction, maintenance, and operational support of communication infrastructure, notably including submarine cable systems. The company was founded in 1953.

                      KDDI (KDDIY) Earnings & Revenues

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                      KDDIY Earnings Call

                      Q1 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call reported robust top-line and bottom-line growth in Q1, clear improvements in mobile KPIs (active devices, ARPU, churn), strong momentum in AI/cloud/data center businesses, improved cash generation and a proactive divestment program to fund growth. Key challenges include pressure in the Financial Business from mark-to-market losses and deposit/liquidity management, termination of Rakuten roaming creating some revenue uncertainty, a security incident with regulatory implications, and significant near-term capex/investment needs. On balance, the positive operational and financial momentum and concrete measures to fund growth outweigh the manageable and clearly articulated risks.View all KDDIY earnings summaries
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