Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Shares Gap Down – Should You Sell?

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) gapped down before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $20.40, but opened at $19.75. Shiseido shares last traded at $19.75, with a volume of 537 shares traded.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

SSDOY has been the topic of several analyst reports. Smbc Nikko Sec. raised Shiseido to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Jefferies Financial Group raised Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Shiseido currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Shiseido Stock Up 0.8%

The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $20.06 and a 200-day simple moving average of $17.52. The firm has a market cap of $7.93 billion, a PE ratio of -28.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 0.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.37 and a quick ratio of 0.94.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $0.15. Shiseido had a positive return on equity of 0.97% and a negative net margin of 4.27%.The business had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.77 billion. Shiseido has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.680-0.680 EPS. Analysts expect that Shiseido Co. will post 0.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Shiseido Company Profile

Shiseido Company, Limited is a leading Japanese multinational specializing in cosmetics, skincare, makeup and fragrance products. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates through a portfolio of brands that span premium, prestige and mass-market segments. Its core business activities include the development, manufacturing and sale of skincare treatments, decorative cosmetics, hair care and sun protection products.

Shiseido’s brand portfolio encompasses flagship lines such as Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, NARS and bareMinerals, alongside regional and heritage labels tailored to diverse consumer preferences.