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Yakult Honsha (YKLTY) Stock Price & Analysis

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YKLTY Stock Chart & Stats

$8.86$0.07(0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.25$8.5$8.75$9Jun 17Jul 6Jul 23Aug 26
Day’s Range
$8.86 - $8.86
52-Week Range
$7.59 - $9.88
Previous Close
$8.79
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
0
Market Cap
$5.06B
Enterprise Value
$4.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$237.60B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$97.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.9
Beta
-0.02
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 30, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.57%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Gross And Net Margins

Sustained 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 Sheet

Low 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 Distribution

Yakult 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 Compression

Lower 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 Flow

A 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 Growth

Yakult'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.

Yakult Honsha News

YKLTY FAQ

What was Yakult Honsha’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yakult Honsha lowest stock price was $7.59 and its highest was $9.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Yakult Honsha’s market cap?
Yakult Honsha’s market cap is $5.06B.
When is Yakult Honsha’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
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?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Yakult Honsha pay dividends?
Yakult Honsha pays a semiannual dividend of $0.114 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.57%. 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?
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