NIPNF Stock Chart & Stats
$28.46
$0.13(0.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$28.46
$0.13(0.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.65 - $41.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume522.00
Average Volume (3M)365.00
Market Cap
$45.90B
Enterprise Value$5.45T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$434.70B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$591.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.9
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)225.92
Shares Outstanding1,364,249,300
10 Day Avg. Volume162
30 Day Avg. Volume365
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 Cap118.70
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.48
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$39.49Price Target Upside38.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin ExpansionMaterial expansion in EBIT and net margins indicates improved profitability and operating efficiency across NEC’s technology and services base. If sustained, stronger margins can support reinvestment, improve resilience against project variability, and increase earnings power over the next several quarters.
Strengthened Balance SheetModerate leverage and growing equity provide NEC with a stronger financial foundation for funding large technology projects and serving demanding public-sector customers. Improved returns also suggest better capital efficiency, while the balance sheet should provide flexibility through normal business cycles.
Recurring Mission-Critical ServicesNEC’s combination of systems integration with ongoing managed services creates revenue continuity beyond initial project delivery. Multi-year contracts, lifecycle support, and mission-critical customer relationships can deepen retention, generate follow-on work, and make the business model more durable.
Bears Say
Uneven Revenue GrowthThe long-term revenue increase is tempered by an uneven recent top-line trajectory, including negative growth in FY2025. Inconsistent demand or project timing can make capacity planning and earnings visibility more difficult, limiting confidence that recent margin gains will compound smoothly.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityNEC generates substantial operating and free cash flow, but the sharp recent decline signals volatility from working capital or investment needs. Less consistent conversion can constrain internally funded growth, reduce flexibility for capital allocation, and make reported earnings less dependable over the medium term.
Absolute Debt ExposureAlthough leverage has improved to a moderate level, sizeable absolute debt means weaker project execution or lower profitability could still pressure returns and financial flexibility. Debt obligations may limit room to absorb prolonged underperformance or pursue investment as aggressively as planned.
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NIPNF FAQ
What was NEC Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
NEC Corp. lowest stock price was $21.65 and its highest was $41.45 in the past 12 months.
What is NEC Corp.’s market cap?
NEC Corp.’s market cap is $45.90B.
When is NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
NEC Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were NEC Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
NEC Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.237 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.122 by $0.115.
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 $0.126 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.82%. See more information on NEC Corp. dividends here
What is NEC Corp.’s EPS estimate?
NEC Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
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 $0.237 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.122. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.184%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NEC Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NIPNF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
NEC Corp.
NEC Corporation provides information technology services and social infrastructure in Japan and internationally. The company offers systems integration services, including system construction and consulting, maintenance support, and outsourcing, as well as cloud, system equipment, software services. It also provides core network equipment, mobile phone base stations, optical transmission systems, and marine systems, as well as software and services for telecommunications carriers. In addition, the company is involved in the development, manufacturing, and sale of system equipment. Further, it offers computers and NEC HPC solutions; EMI suppression support tool, power integrity design support tool, and LSI design tool; Open RAN, value added network solutions, enterprise network, optical solutions, 4G/5G converged core, submarine cable systems, netcraker portfolio, and NEC aspire technology; CONNEXIVE, a group of software products for the implementation of IoT/M2M; EXPRESSCLUSTER X, a BC/DR solutions; NIAS, a solution for file server management; ERP solutions; MasterScope, an integrated administration software suite; Obbligato, a product lifecycle management; SaaS Solutions; and WebOTX, a service execution platform. Additionally, the company provides artificial intelligence, biometric authentication, cloud, disaster preparedness, display and digital signage, DX design consulting service, network solutions, safety, secure computation and smart city solutions. It serves aerospace, agriculture, aviation, finance, broadcasting, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, retail, telecom, and transportation industries. The company was formerly known as Nippon Electric Company, Limited and changed its name to NEC Corporation in April 1983. NEC Corporation was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
NIPNF Company Deck
NIPNF Earnings Call
Q1 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 NIPNF earnings summariesNIPNF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$39.49
▲(38.77% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
8.35% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
76.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors