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YKLTY Stock Chart & Stats
$8.79
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$8.79
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.47 - $9.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.00
Average Volume (3M)91.00
Market Cap
$5.13B
Enterprise Value$4.56K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$237.60B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$97.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.6
Beta<0.01
Next Earnings
Nov 17, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)71.56
Shares Outstanding605,507,450
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume91
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.89
Price to Book (P/B)1.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.45
P/FCF Ratio-53.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Gross And Net MarginsSustained gross and net margins indicate meaningful pricing power, product differentiation, and an economically attractive core business. Their consistency provides a durable earnings base, although future cost inflation and operating leverage remain important to monitor.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a growing equity base give Yakult financial flexibility to fund manufacturing, distribution, and international expansion without relying heavily on debt. This strengthens resilience through operating volatility and supports long-term investment capacity.
Proprietary Probiotic Brand And Recurring DistributionYakult combines a differentiated probiotic platform and established brand with recurring home-delivery purchasing. This model can support customer retention, frequent consumption, and distribution advantages across Japan and international markets over time.
Bears Say
Operating Margin CompressionLower operating margins indicate that costs or weaker operating leverage are absorbing part of the benefit from revenue growth. If persistent, this would reduce earnings scalability and could constrain investment returns across the beverage business.
Negative Free Cash FlowA shift to negative free cash flow raises questions about cash conversion and the intensity or timing of reinvestment. Operating cash flow remains positive, but sustained weakness could reduce funding flexibility for expansion and shareholder distributions.
Modest And Uneven Revenue GrowthYakult's mature core markets and uneven recent growth suggest limited top-line acceleration. Without stronger volume, international expansion, or product adoption, modest revenue growth may make it harder to offset cost pressure and restore operating leverage.
YKLTY FAQ
What was Yakult Honsha’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yakult Honsha lowest stock price was $7.47 and its highest was $9.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Yakult Honsha’s market cap?
Yakult Honsha’s market cap is $5.13B.
When is Yakult Honsha’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yakult Honsha’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 17, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Yakult Honsha’s earnings last quarter?
Yakult Honsha released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $0.147 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Yakult Honsha overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yakult Honsha’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Yakult Honsha pay dividends?
Yakult Honsha pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.113 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.59%. See more information on Yakult Honsha dividends here
What is Yakult Honsha’s EPS estimate?
Yakult Honsha’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Yakult Honsha have?
Yakult Honsha has 605,507,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yakult Honsha’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yakult Honsha reported an EPS of $0.147 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.832%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yakult Honsha?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YKLTY
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
Yakult Honsha Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.90%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Yakult Honsha
Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1935, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is a diversified corporation engaged in the creation and sale of a broad spectrum of goods. Its principal activities span food and beverage items, beauty products, and pharmaceutical drugs. The company's extensive food and beverage division operates across several global territories, including Japan, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe. This segment provides various offerings such as fermented milk beverages, juices, and noodles, which are distributed to consumers through both direct-to-home delivery services and conventional retail outlets. Within its pharmaceutical operations, Yakult Honsha focuses on developing and commercializing specialized medicines. These include the anti-cancer medication Elplat, along with generic versions of anti-tumor agents like Gemcitabine Yakult, Capecitabine, and Gefitinib Yakult tablets. Beyond these core areas, Yakult Honsha also participates in the cosmetics sector and notably owns a professional sports franchise, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows baseball team.
YKLTY Company Deck
YKLTY Earnings Call
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