Kikkoman (KIKOF) Stock Price & Analysis

KIKOF Stock Chart & Stats

$11.36$0.23(2.11%)

At close: Oct 30 4:00 PM EDT

Day’s Range: $9.97 - $12.75
52-Week Range: $7.43 - $13.25
Previous Close: $11.13
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 0
Market Cap: $11.05B
Enterprise Value: $1.52T
Total Cash (Recent Filing): $93.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): $61.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 25.7
Beta: 0.29
Next Earnings: Nov 09, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: 0.11
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield: 1.43%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Branded, Repeat-purchase Demand

Kikkoman’s global soy sauce and seasonings are staple grocery and foodservice products, producing habitual repeat purchases. That brand-driven, recurring demand supports predictable volumes, broad shelf presence and durable revenue stability across geographies and channels.

Conservative Balance Sheet

Very low leverage and an expanding equity base provide financial flexibility for capex, overseas production and strategic investment. Conservative financing reduces refinancing risk, supports dividends or buybacks and cushions the company against economic or input-cost shocks.

Steady Revenue And Resilient Margins

Multi-year revenue growth combined with gross margins in the low-to-mid 30% and stable net margins evidences structural profitability from branded, value-added products. This margin base supports sustainable operating cash generation and funds reinvestment into channels and manufacturing.

Bears Say

Uneven Free Cash Flow

FCF volatility—strong in 2024 then weaker in 2025–26—reduces predictable internal funding for growth, dividends or M&A. If higher capex, working-capital needs or reinvestment persist, management may need external financing or to curb returns, limiting strategic optionality.

Margin Compression And Net Profit Dip

Compression of operating profitability and a recent net margin decline indicate cost, mix or pricing pressures. Sustained margin erosion would weaken earnings power, reduce free cash flow potential and require tougher pricing or cost controls to maintain returns.

Modest Revenue Growth Pace

Revenue growth around mid-single digits is steady but modest for a global consumer brand. In mature condiment categories, limited top-line expansion constrains long-term EPS upside and makes returns more dependent on margin improvement or share gains to drive meaningful investor returns.

Kikkoman News

Kikkoman Moves to Buy Shares From Untraceable Shareholders as Treasury Stock

Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) just unveiled an announcement. Kikkoman Corporation has resolved at a Board meeting to purchase shares classified as being held by untraceable shareholders under Japan’s Companies Act

6d agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Confirms 10 Yen Interim Dividend, Maintains Annual Payout Forecast

Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) just unveiled an announcement. Kikkoman Corporation’s board has approved an interim dividend of 10 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with

6d agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Leaves Share Buyback Capacity Untapped in September 2026

An announcement from Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) is now available. Kikkoman has disclosed the status of its ongoing share buyback program authorized under Japan’s Companies Act, reporting that no shares

4w agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Reports No Share Buybacks Executed Under Authorized Program in August

Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) just unveiled an update. Kikkoman has reported that it did not repurchase any of its own shares during August 2026, despite having board authorization to conduct

2M agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Delivers Double-Digit Profit Growth and Strengthens Balance Sheet in 1Q FY2027

The latest update is out from Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ). Kikkoman reported strong consolidated results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, with revenue rising 15.0% year on year

2M agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Leaves ¥30 Billion Buyback Authorization Untapped in July

Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) just unveiled an update. Kikkoman Corporation has reported that it conducted no share repurchases in July 2026 under its ongoing program authorized pursuant to Japan’s Companies

3M agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Holds Off on Share Buybacks Despite ¥30 Billion Authorization

Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) has shared an update. Kikkoman has reported that, during June 2026, it did not purchase any of its own shares under the share buyback framework authorized

4M agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Reports No Share Buybacks Yet Under ¥30 Billion Repurchase Plan

Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) has issued an announcement. Kikkoman has disclosed the status of its ongoing share buyback program authorized under Japan’s Companies Act, confirming that no shares were repurchased

5M agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Keeps Annual Dividend Steady at 25 Yen Per Share

Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) has provided an update. Kikkoman’s board has approved a year-end dividend of 15 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with retained

6M agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman Revamps Board and Executive Lineup to Bolster Governance

Kikkoman ( ($JP:2801) ) just unveiled an announcement. Kikkoman Corporation has announced a series of leadership changes, including the appointment of Ryohei Tsuji as Director and Executive Corporate Officer and

6M agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs upgraded Kikkoman (KIKOY) to Buy from Neutral with a 1,650 yen price target The firm expects momentum in the company’s U.S. soy sauce sales. Published first on TheFly

7M agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman upgraded to Market Perform from Underperform at Bernstein

Bernstein analyst Euan McLeish upgraded Kikkoman (KIKOY) to Market Perform from Underperform. The firm cites valuation for the upgrade following the 30% stock price decline over the last 12 months.

1y agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman initiated with an Underperform at Bernstein

Bernstein analyst Euan McLeish initiated coverage of Kikkoman with an Underperform rating and 7,100 yen price target. The analyst says “intrinsically differentiated consumer brands the world over” are able to

2y agoKIK KIKOF

Kikkoman initiated with a Neutral at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of Kikkoman with a Neutral rating and 9,700 yen price target. The analyst initiated coverage on 12 Japanese food and beverage/tobacco companies, preferring stocks dominant in

3y agoKIK KIKOF

KIKOF FAQ

What was Kikkoman’s price range in the past 12 months?

Kikkoman lowest stock price was $7.43 and its highest was $13.25 in the past 12 months.

What is Kikkoman’s market cap?

Kikkoman’s market cap is $11.05B.

When is Kikkoman’s upcoming earnings report date?

Kikkoman’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 09, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 6 days.

How were Kikkoman’s earnings last quarter?

Kikkoman released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.112 by $0.018.

Is Kikkoman overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Kikkoman’s price is currently Undervalued.

Does Kikkoman pay dividends?

Kikkoman pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.095 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.43%. See more information on Kikkoman dividends here

What is Kikkoman’s EPS estimate?

Kikkoman’s EPS estimate is 0.11.

How many shares outstanding does Kikkoman have?

Kikkoman has 969,416,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Kikkoman’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Kikkoman reported an EPS of $0.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.112. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.895%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kikkoman?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KIKOF

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

Kikkoman

Kikkoman Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of food products in Japan and internationally. It offers soy sauce, soy sauce soup bases, and Del Monte seasonings; soy milk and Del Monte beverages; mirin and wines. The company also manufactures and sells canned fruits, corn products, and tomato ketchup; health foods; and purchases and sells oriental food products, as well as other products. In addition, it produces and sells clinical diagnostic enzymes, hygiene test agents, hyaluronic acid, as well as chemical products; and offers real estate rental, transportation, logistics, and warehousing services. The company was formerly known as Kikkoman Shoyu Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Kikkoman Corporation in 1980. Kikkoman Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Noda, Japan.

Kikkoman (KIKOF) Earnings & Revenues

Historic Earnings Reports

KIKOF Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$12.06▲(6.15% Upside)

Past 12 Months12 Month ForecastJan2026Oct2026

High$12.06

Average$12.06

Low$12.06

Detailed Analyst Forecast >

Technical Analysis

Overall Consensus

Indicator	Bullish	Neutral	Bearish
Overall Consensus	13	5	4
Technical Analysis	4	5	1
Moving Averages	9	0	3

Technical Analysis >

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Ownership Overview

3.13% Mutual Funds
85.95% Public Companies and Individual Investors

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