Sumitomo Corp. (OTCMKTS:SSUMY – Get Free Report) gapped down prior to trading on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $48.70, but opened at $46.00. Sumitomo shares last traded at $48.1150, with a volume of 56,921 shares trading hands.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Separately, Zacks Research upgraded Sumitomo from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Sumitomo currently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.
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Sumitomo Stock Down 1.6%
Sumitomo (OTCMKTS:SSUMY – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The conglomerate reported $1.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $12.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.01 billion. Sumitomo had a return on equity of 12.04% and a net margin of 8.19%. Equities research analysts anticipate that Sumitomo Corp. will post 3.45 earnings per share for the current year.
Sumitomo Company Profile
Sumitomo Corporation (OTCMKTS: SSUMY) is a global integrated trading and investment company headquartered in Japan. As one of the country’s major sogo shosha (general trading firms), Sumitomo operates a diversified business portfolio that spans trading, project development, equity investments and provision of services to industrial and consumer markets. The company acts as a commercial intermediary and strategic investor, linking producers, manufacturers and end users across international supply chains.
Sumitomo’s business activities cover a wide range of sectors, including metal products and mining, transportation and construction systems, infrastructure and real estate, energy and chemical products, electronics and digital solutions, and consumer goods and food.
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