How have KDDIY shares performed in 2024?

KDDI's stock was trading at $15.75 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, KDDIY stock has decreased by 13.0% and is now trading at $13.71. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting KDDI?

KDDI saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 16,200 shares, an increase of 145.5% from the March 15th total of 6,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 383,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. View KDDI's Short Interest .

How were KDDI's earnings last quarter?

KDDI Co. (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) announced its earnings results on Friday, February, 2nd. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.02. The firm earned $10.07 billion during the quarter. KDDI had a net margin of 11.97% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.07%.

Is KDDI a good dividend stock?

KDDI (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.32%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KDDIY will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

How do I buy shares of KDDI?

Shares of KDDIY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does KDDI have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of KDDI: AEON Holdings Corporation of Japan, Aeon, AppBroadCast, BIGLOBE Inc., Chubu Telecommunications Co. Inc., ENERES Co. Ltd., J:COM West Co. Ltd., Japan Internet Exchange Co. Ltd., Japan Telecommunication Engineering Service Co. Ltd., Jupiter Entertainment Co. Ltd., Jupiter Shop Channel Co. Ltd., Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), KDDI America Inc., KDDI China Corporation, KDDI Engineering Corporation, KDDI Europe Limited, KDDI Evolva Inc., KDDI Matomete Office Corporation, KDDI Research Inc., KDDI Singapore Pte Ltd, KDDI Summit Global Myanmar Co. Ltd., KDDI Summit Global Singapore Pte. Ltd., Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd., Loco Partners, Mobicom Corporation LLC, Nanapi, Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company, Soracom, Syn.Holdings Inc, TELEHOUSE Holdings Limited, TELEHOUSE International Corporation of Europe Ltd., Wire and Wireless Co. Ltd., and au Financial Holdings Corporation. Read More

OTCMKTS:KDDIY

KDDI (KDDIY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$13.71

-0.16 (-1.15%)

(As of 04/15/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $13.50
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$13.86
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$17.15

Volume: 415,760 shs
Average Volume: 225,090 shs
Market Capitalization: $63.14 billion

P/E Ratio: 11.92
Dividend Yield: 2.33%
Price Target: N/A

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KDDI MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.00% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.03
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 1.69%
From $1.18 to $1.20 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

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1.41 out of 5 stars

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for KDDI.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.00% of the outstanding shares of KDDI have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
KDDI has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in KDDI has recently increased by 145.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
KDDI pays a meaningful dividend of 2.32%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
KDDI does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of KDDI is 27.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, KDDI will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.67% next year. This indicates that KDDI will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for KDDIY.

2.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
KDDI has a news sentiment score of 0.03. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for KDDI this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for KDDIY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added KDDI to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, KDDI insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 0.10% of the stock of KDDI is held by institutions.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for KDDI are expected to grow by 1.69% in the coming year, from $1.18 to $1.20 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of KDDI is 11.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.63.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of KDDI is 11.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 235.36.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
KDDI has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About KDDI Stock (OTCMKTS:KDDIY)

KDDI Corporation provides telecommunications services in Japan and internationally. It operates in two segments, Personal Services and Business Services. The Personal Services segment offers telecommunication services and other services such as finance, energy, and LX through its multi-brands au, UQ mobile, and povo. The Business Services segment offers smartphones and other devices, network and cloud services, and data center services to corporate customers under the TELEHOUSE brand. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

KDDIY Stock Price History

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KDDIY Stock News Headlines

April 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

KDDI Co. (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) Short Interest Up 145.5% in March

February 26, 2024 | businesswire.com

KDDI Corporation Selects Red Hat to Lay Open Foundation for 5G Services and More

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KDDI just downgraded at Jefferies, here's why

February 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

KDDI Corporation: KDDI Earnings: In-Line Period With Little Impact From Rakuten’s Customer Boost

February 4, 2024 | za.investing.com

Earnings call: KDDI Corporation reports steady Q3 growth, eyes future expansion

January 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

KDDI Corporation: Eyes On Key Corporate Developments

January 3, 2024 | msn.com

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December 17, 2023 | msn.com

KDDI - ADR (KDDIY) Price Target Increased by 7.29% to 17.09

November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

KDDI Corporation: KDDI Earnings: Strong Q2 With Core Mobile Revenue Rising

November 2, 2023 | msn.com

KDDI Corporation reports 1H results

September 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

KDDI Corporation (KDDIY) Stock Historical Prices & Data - Yahoo Finance

August 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

KDDI Corporation: KDDI Earnings: One-off Drag on Operating Profit, but Full-Year Guidance Is Retained

July 28, 2023 | msn.com

KDDI Corporation GAAP EPS of ¥82.00, revenue of ¥1.33T

July 28, 2023 | benzinga.com

Toyota Divests $1.8B Stake In KDDI To Focus On EVs

June 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Rakuten Wallet Joins Oasys Blockchain as Validator, Alongside Softbank, KDDI, Nexon and MIXI

June 23, 2023 | benzinga.com

IoT MVNO Market Growth, Opportunities Business Scenario, Share, Growth Size, Scope, Key Segments and Forecast to 2028

June 22, 2023 | reuters.com

Allied to sell UDC portfolio to KDDI Corp for C$1.35 bln

June 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Allied to sell UDC portfolio to KDDI Corp for C$1.35 bln

June 21, 2023 | tmcnet.com

KDDI expands data centre presence in North America

June 21, 2023 | msn.com

Allied to sell UDC portfolio to KDDI Corp for $1.35 billion

June 21, 2023 | lse.co.uk

KDDI buys data centre business to support Canadian subsidiary plans

June 21, 2023 | msn.com

Allied to sell UDC portfolio to KDDI Corp for C$1.35 billion

June 9, 2023 | benzinga.com

KDDI Deploys DriveNets Network Cloud: The First TIP DDBR-Compliant Deployment and First Disaggregated IP Infrastructure Deployed in Japan

June 8, 2023 | tmcnet.com

KDDI Deploys DriveNets Network Cloud: The First TIP

June 8, 2023 | tmcnet.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/02/2024
Today: 4/16/2024
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2025

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Private households
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KDDIY
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1106215
Web: www.kddi.com
Phone: (133) 347-0077
Fax: N/A
Employees: 49,659
Year Founded: 1984

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.15
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.92
Forward P/E Ratio: 11.62
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $5.01 billion
Net Margins: 11.97%
Pretax Margin: 19.18%
Return on Equity: 12.07%
Return on Assets: 5.50%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.29
Current Ratio: 0.76
Quick Ratio: 0.74

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $41.98 billion
Price / Sales: 1.50
Cash Flow: $2.18 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 6.28
Book Value: $9.10 per share
Price / Book: 1.51

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,605,420,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $63.14 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: N/A

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Key Executives

Mr. Makoto Takahashi (Age 63)
President, CEO & Representative Director
Comp: $844.29k
Mr. Toshitake Amamiya (Age 64)
Executive VP, GM of Personal & Global Consumer Business Sector and Rep. Director
Comp: $527.68k
Ms. Nanae Saishoji
Managing Executive Officer, CFO & GM of Corporate Management Headquarters
Mr. Kazuyuki Yoshimura (Age 59)
Senior Managing Executive Officer, GM of Technology Sector, CTO & Director
Ms. Ikuko Hongou
General Manager of Investor Relations Department
Mr. Hirokuni Takeyama (Age 63)
Senior Managing Executive Officer & GM of Consumer Sales Headquarters
Mr. Hiroyuki Soshi
Managing Executive Officer & GM of Global Consumer Business Sector
Masumi Nagai
Managing Executive Officer & GM of Connected Business Division, Solution Business Division
Kazuhiro Yamamoto
Managing Exe. Officer, Deputy GM of Engg. Headquarters & GM of Engg. Promotion Headquarters
Yasuaki Kuwahara (Age 62)
Sr. Managing Exe. Offr., GM of Solution Business Sector, GM of KDDI Grp. Strategy Div. & Director

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Should I Buy KDDI Stock? KDDIY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KDDI Co.:

KDDI Co. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company recently announced a strategic partnership with a leading tech firm, which is expected to drive innovation and market expansion.
With the current stock price trading at a discount compared to its industry peers, there is potential for capital appreciation.
KDDI Co. has a solid track record of dividend payments, providing investors with a reliable income stream.
The company's focus on expanding its 5G network infrastructure positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for high-speed connectivity.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in KDDI Co. for these reasons:

Market competition in the telecommunications sector is intense, leading to potential pricing pressures and margin compression for KDDI Co.
Regulatory changes in the industry could impact the company's operations and profitability.
Recent economic uncertainties have raised concerns about consumer spending, which may affect KDDI Co.'s revenue growth.
The company's high debt levels could pose risks, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
Investors should closely monitor any geopolitical developments that could impact KDDI Co.'s international business operations.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, April 5, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these KDDI pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KDDIY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KDDIY shares performed in 2024?: KDDI's stock was trading at $15.75 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, KDDIY stock has decreased by 13.0% and is now trading at $13.71.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting KDDI?: KDDI saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 16,200 shares, an increase of 145.5% from the March 15th total of 6,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 383,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.
View KDDI's Short Interest.
How were KDDI's earnings last quarter?: KDDI Co. (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) announced its earnings results on Friday, February, 2nd. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.02. The firm earned $10.07 billion during the quarter. KDDI had a net margin of 11.97% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.07%.
Is KDDI a good dividend stock?: KDDI (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.32%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KDDIY will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

How do I buy shares of KDDI?: Shares of KDDIY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does KDDI have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of KDDI: AEON Holdings Corporation of Japan, Aeon, AppBroadCast, BIGLOBE Inc., Chubu Telecommunications Co. Inc., ENERES Co. Ltd., J:COM West Co. Ltd., Japan Internet Exchange Co. Ltd., Japan Telecommunication Engineering Service Co. Ltd., Jupiter Entertainment Co. Ltd., Jupiter Shop Channel Co. Ltd., Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), KDDI America Inc., KDDI China Corporation, KDDI Engineering Corporation, KDDI Europe Limited, KDDI Evolva Inc., KDDI Matomete Office Corporation, KDDI Research Inc., KDDI Singapore Pte Ltd, KDDI Summit Global Myanmar Co. Ltd., KDDI Summit Global Singapore Pte. Ltd., Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd., Loco Partners, Mobicom Corporation LLC, Nanapi, Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company, Soracom, Syn.Holdings Inc, TELEHOUSE Holdings Limited, TELEHOUSE International Corporation of Europe Ltd., Wire and Wireless Co. Ltd., and au Financial Holdings Corporation.
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KDDI (KDDIY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

KDDI MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About KDDI Stock (OTCMKTS:KDDIY)

KDDIY Stock Price History

KDDIY Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Should I Buy KDDI Stock? KDDIY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

KDDIY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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