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OTCMKTS:AJINY

Ajinomoto (AJINY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$37.20
+0.12 (+0.32%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$37.12
$37.26
50-Day Range
$35.69
$41.60
52-Week Range
$34.07
$42.71
Volume
11,960 shs
Average Volume
15,390 shs
Market Capitalization
$19.40 billion
P/E Ratio
28.62
Dividend Yield
0.81%
Price Target
N/A
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About Ajinomoto Stock (OTCMKTS:AJINY)

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. engages in the seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The Seasonings and Foods segment offers sauces and flavored seasoning products under the AJI-NO-MOTO, HON-DASHI, Cook Do, Ajinomoto KK Consommé, Pure Select Mayonnaise, Ros Dee, Masako, Aji-ngon, Sazón, Sajiku, and CRISPY FRY names; and solutions and ingredients for foodservice and processed food manufacturers, processed foods, and restaurants, as well as industrial, retail, and other applications. This segment also provides instant noodles under the Knorr Cup Soup and YumYum names; coffee beverages under the Birdy and Blendy brands; powdered drink under the Birdy 3in1 name; MAXIM brand products; Chyotto Zeitakuna Kohiten brand products; and gift sets and office supplies comprising coffee vending machines, tea servers, etc. The Frozen Foods segment offers Chinese dumplings, cooked rice, noodles, desserts, shumai, processed chicken, and other products under the AJINOMOTO FRESH FROZEN, Bernardi, FRED'S, Golden Tiger, José Olé, LingLing, POSADA, and TAI PEI brands. The Healthcare and Other segment provides amino acids for applications in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals and foods; contract development and manufacturing services for pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients, aseptic fill finish services, etc.; personal care ingredients; and medical foods, crop services, etc. This segment also offers Ajinomoto Build-up Film, an interlayer insulating material for semiconductor packages; fundamental foods under the Glyna and Amino Aile names; sports nutrition supplements under the amino VITAL brand; activated carbon products; and functional materials, such as curing agents for epoxy resins and adhesives, and release paper. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

AJINY Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/06/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Private households
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
OTCMKTS:AJINY
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
34,615
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
$696.09 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.06 billion
Cash Flow
$2.35 per share
Book Value
$11.49 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$19.33 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.09
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Taro Fujie (Age 63)
    Representative Executive Officer, President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $865.46k
  • Mr. Jiro Sakamoto (Age 62)
    Exec Officer, VP, GM of NA Div and President of Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition NA Inc.
    Comp: $248.23k
  • Dr. Hiroshi Shiragami (Age 63)
    EVP, Representative Executive Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, R&D Supervision and Director
    Comp: $570.26k
  • Mr. Saburosuke Suzuki II
    Founder
  • Eiichi Mizutani (Age 59)
    Executive Officer, VP and In charge of Finance & Investor Relations
  • Mr. Masataka Kaji
    General Manager of IR Group - Global Finance Department
  • Ms. Chika Morishima (Age 61)
    Executive Officer, VP and In charge of Sustainability & Communications
  • Shino Kayahara
    Executive Officer and In charge of Diversity & HR
  • Mr. Takayuki Koda (Age 60)
    Executive Officer, Senior VP & Chief Digital Officer
  • Mr. Junichiro Kojima (Age 60)
    Executive Officer, VP, Deputy GM, Food Prdts Division & GM of Inst of Food Sciences and Technologies

Should I Buy Ajinomoto Stock? AJINY Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Ajinomoto was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:55 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ajinomoto Co., Inc.:

  • Ajinomoto offers post-graduate scholarship on food technology and nutrition education in Japan, showcasing commitment to innovation and talent development.
  • Diversified business segments including seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare provide stability and potential for growth.
  • Strong presence in the private households industry with a wide range of products under well-known brands like AJI-NO-MOTO, Knorr Cup Soup, and Birdy, ensuring market visibility and consumer trust.
  • Engagement in healthcare and other businesses, offering amino acids for pharmaceutical and food applications, contract development and manufacturing services, and personal care ingredients, indicating a focus on high-demand sectors.
  • Continuous innovation in product offerings such as sports nutrition supplements under the amino VITAL brand and functional materials for various industries, demonstrating adaptability to market trends and technological advancements.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ajinomoto Co., Inc. for these reasons:

  • Market volatility in the private households industry may impact sales and revenue, leading to fluctuations in stock prices.
  • Dependency on consumer preferences and economic conditions for product demand, posing risks in revenue generation and profitability.
  • Competition from other food and seasoning companies in the market could affect market share and pricing strategies, potentially impacting financial performance.
  • Regulatory changes in the food and healthcare industries may require compliance costs and adjustments to operations, influencing profitability and market positioning.
  • Global economic conditions and geopolitical factors could impact international operations and supply chains, affecting overall business performance and investor confidence.

AJINY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ajinomoto stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ajinomoto in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" AJINY shares.
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How have AJINY shares performed in 2024?

Ajinomoto's stock was trading at $38.3680 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AJINY shares have decreased by 3.0% and is now trading at $37.20.
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Are investors shorting Ajinomoto?

Ajinomoto saw a decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,000 shares, a decline of 30.2% from the February 29th total of 4,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 54,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.
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How were Ajinomoto's earnings last quarter?

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (OTCMKTS:AJINY) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $2.57 billion for the quarter. Ajinomoto had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.16% and a net margin of 6.78%.

Is Ajinomoto a good dividend stock?

Ajinomoto (OTCMKTS:AJINY) pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.82%. The dividend payout ratio is 23.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

How do I buy shares of Ajinomoto?

Shares of AJINY 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.
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This page (OTCMKTS:AJINY) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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