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Makita (MKTAY) Stock Price & Analysis

MKTAY Stock Chart & Stats

$33.43$0.14(0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$33$34$35$3628 Jul10 Aug24 Aug4 Sep16 Sep9 Oct
Day’s Range
$33.43 - $33.43
52-Week Range
$26.85 - $40.00
Previous Close
$33.28
Volume
16.69K
Average Volume (3M)
433
Market Cap
$9.07B
Enterprise Value
$7.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$271.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$657.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
16.6
Beta
0.58
Next Earnings
Feb 03, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.46
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 30, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.77%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Very low leverage and a substantial equity cushion give Makita financial flexibility through changing demand conditions. This supports continued investment in products and distribution, reduces financing pressure, and improves resilience when profitability or industry growth temporarily weakens.

Earnings And Margin Recovery

The recovery in gross and net margins, together with improved TTM revenue growth, indicates that earnings power has materially strengthened from the 2023 trough. If maintained, this creates more internal cash to support innovation, customer coverage, and shareholder returns.

Cordless Ecosystem Recurring Revenue

Makita’s tool platforms can generate repeat purchases after the initial sale because batteries, chargers, accessories, consumables, replacement parts, and service support the installed base. Shared battery systems may also encourage customers to adopt additional tools within the ecosystem.

Bears Say

Profitability Volatility

The sharp difference between recent margins and the 2023–2024 results shows that Makita’s profitability has not yet demonstrated consistent full-cycle stability. Future earnings could therefore be more sensitive to changes in demand, product mix, or operating conditions than the latest recovery suggests.

Uneven Cash Conversion

Although current cash generation is healthy, operating and free cash flow below net income indicate that earnings are not converting consistently into cash. Historical swings, including a negative-cash-flow year, could constrain reinvestment or shareholder distributions during weaker operating periods.

Moderate Return Profile

An ROE of roughly 8.8% is sound but does not indicate a high-growth return profile, particularly for a company with a very conservative balance sheet. Sustaining this level also depends on the recent margin recovery continuing, leaving returns exposed if profitability normalizes lower.

Makita News

MKTAY FAQ

What was Makita’s price range in the past 12 months?
Makita lowest stock price was $26.85 and its highest was $40.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Makita’s market cap?
Makita’s market cap is $9.07B.
When is Makita’s upcoming earnings report date?
Makita’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 03, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 94 days.
How were Makita’s earnings last quarter?
Makita released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2026. The company reported $0.618 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.512 by $0.106.
Is Makita overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Makita pay dividends?
Makita pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.451 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.77%. See more information on Makita dividends here
What is Makita’s EPS estimate?
Makita’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Makita have?
Makita has 280,017,550 shares outstanding.
What happened to Makita’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Makita reported an EPS of $0.618 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.512. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.427%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Makita?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MKTAY
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