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Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NPSCY)
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Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal (NPSCY) Price & Analysis

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NPSCY Stock Chart & Stats

$3.83
$0.11(2.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3.83
$0.11(2.87%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained revenue expansion, notably strong in 2026, signals resilient end-market demand and scale economics. Over 2–6 months this supports higher plant utilization and pricing leverage, enabling reinvestment in capacity and product mix to improve margins when cycles recover.
Sizable Equity / Asset BaseA sizable equity base and growth in total assets provide capital depth and long-term funding optionality. Over the next months this underpins the firm's ability to finance maintenance capex, support operations during downturns, and maintain bargaining power with suppliers and customers.
Historical Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash flow has historically been a reliable source of internal liquidity, demonstrating durable core cash generation. Even with recent weakening, steady OCF across years implies capacity to fund working capital and selective investments and absorb temporary shocks over the medium term.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationNet margin erosion to near breakeven sharply reduces internal earnings cushions. Over the next 2–6 months this heightens sensitivity to commodity costs and demand swings, undermines the company's ability to self-fund capex or deleveraging, and increases the risk of profit volatility.
Rising LeverageA material rise in debt and leverage curtails financial flexibility. In a cyclical steel business this elevates interest expense and refinancing risk, constrains strategic choices, and amplifies downside exposure if earnings remain weak over the coming months.
Negative Free Cash FlowFree cash flow turning negative after prior surplus years restricts the company’s ability to internally fund investments, dividends, or deleveraging. Over the medium term this raises the likelihood of external financing, asset sales, or curtailed investments, increasing execution risk.

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NPSCY FAQ

What was Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation lowest stock price was $3.32 and its highest was $4.79 in the past 12 months.
    What is Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s market cap?
    Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s market cap is $21.38B.
      When is Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 5 days.
        How were Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
        Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported $0.075 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.002 by $0.077.
          Is Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation pay dividends?
            Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.055 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.3%. See more information on Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation dividends here
              What is Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
                How many shares outstanding does Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation have?
                Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation has 5,373,632,000 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation reported an EPS of $0.075 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.002. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.389%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NPSCY
                    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

                      Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Stock Smart Score

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                      Company Description

                      Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation

                      Nippon Steel Corporation, alongside its numerous subsidiaries, conducts a wide array of business operations globally and within Japan. Its core activities span four main divisions: steel manufacturing and fabrication, engineering and construction, chemicals and advanced materials, and comprehensive system solutions. In its steelmaking and fabrication segment, the company provides an extensive range of metallic products. This includes various forms of steel such as plates, sheets, and slags, as well as bar and rod materials, structural steel, pipes, and tubes. They also produce specialized titanium and stainless steel items, along with components for the railway, automotive, and machinery sectors. These materials are crucial for industries like automotive manufacturing, energy, infrastructure development, and consumer electronics. The engineering and construction division is involved in multiple key areas. It manufactures and distributes industrial machinery, creates equipment and steel structures, undertakes contractual construction projects, manages waste processing and recycling initiatives, and supplies essential utilities like electricity, gas, and heat. Within its chemicals and materials operations, Nippon Steel focuses on the production and commercialization of a diverse portfolio. This encompasses chemical products derived from coal, petrochemicals, electronic materials, and critical components for semiconductors and other electronic devices. Additionally, they develop carbon fiber and composite products, alongside materials crafted using advanced metal processing techniques. The system solutions department offers specialized expertise in computer systems engineering and consulting. It also provides IT-enabled outsourcing services and various other forms of technological support. Founded in 1950, the company was previously known as Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation before officially changing its name to Nippon Steel Corporation in April 2019. Its corporate headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.

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