Nintendo (OTCMKTS:NTDOY) Rating Increased to Outperform at Macquarie

Macquarie upgraded shares of Nintendo (OTCMKTS:NTDOY) from a neutral rating to an outperform rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday morning, Marketbeat reports.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on NTDOY. Freedom Capital upgraded Nintendo from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Zacks Research raised Nintendo from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Wolfe Research raised Nintendo from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Nintendo presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Nintendo Trading Down 6.2%

Shares of Nintendo stock opened at $15.25 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $17.53 and its 200 day moving average is $20.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $79.19 billion, a PE ratio of 28.76 and a beta of 0.56. Nintendo has a 1 year low of $15.03 and a 1 year high of $24.92.

Nintendo (OTCMKTS:NTDOY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $3.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $464.35 billion. Nintendo had a net margin of 21.10% and a return on equity of 12.26%. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Nintendo will post 0.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Nintendo

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in NTDOY. Impala Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Nintendo during the second quarter worth $1,720,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its position in Nintendo by 13.6% during the second quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 6,040 shares of the company’s stock valued at $145,000 after acquiring an additional 724 shares during the last quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. boosted its position in Nintendo by 34.9% during the second quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 2,462 shares of the company’s stock valued at $59,000 after acquiring an additional 637 shares during the last quarter. Confluence Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in Nintendo by 4.0% during the 4th quarter. Confluence Investment Management LLC now owns 67,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,144,000 after acquiring an additional 2,628 shares during the period. Finally, Dorsey Wright & Associates bought a new position in shares of Nintendo in the 3rd quarter worth about $1,562,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 0.02% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Nintendo

Here are the key news stories impacting Nintendo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nintendo reported a strong quarterly beat (EPS well above consensus and higher-than-expected revenue), underscoring near-term profitability strength. MarketBeat: NTDOY earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 revenue jumped sharply (reported as +86%) driven by console demand, supporting the view that the Switch 2 cycle is selling through. Nintendo Stock: Q3 Revenue Jumps 86% on Console Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Strong game sales: Pokemon Legends: Z-A has sold ~12.3 million units — bolsters software pipeline and recurring revenue potential. Pokemon Legends: Z-A sells 12.3 million
• Positive Sentiment: Lifecycle strength: Nintendo says the Switch family has become the company’s best‑selling console (155M+ units), validating the platform’s long-term monetization. Nintendo Switch becomes the gaming giant’s best-selling console ever
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment picked up: Macquarie upgraded Nintendo from Neutral to Outperform, which can support buying interest from institutional investors. Macquarie upgrades Nintendo
• Neutral Sentiment: Nintendo reiterated its full‑year operating profit forecast and kept guidance unchanged, signaling confidence but limiting upside expectations from guidance revisions. Nintendo stands by profit forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Management kept full‑year sales and profit guidance despite strong quarterly results — investors now watch whether strong momentum is sustained. WSJ: Nintendo keeps Switch 2 sales, earnings forecasts
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance disappointment: FY2025 revenue guidance (~$14.6B) came in below consensus (~$15.0B), which likely weighed on the share price as investors expected stronger guidance after the quarter.
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure: Analysts and reports note Switch 2 margins are under strain (higher component/memory costs), which could limit profit expansion even if volumes remain strong. Nintendo Profit Rises 23% as Switch 2 Margins Come Under Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Supply/cost risk: Reporting flagged looming chip/memory shortages and rising component prices that could hinder production or margins going forward. Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo profits, but chip shortage looms

About Nintendo

Nintendo Co, Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a global entertainment company best known for designing, manufacturing and marketing video game hardware and software. Founded in 1889 as a playing-card company, Nintendo transitioned into electronic entertainment in the latter half of the 20th century and has since become one of the most recognizable names in interactive entertainment. The company serves markets worldwide, with major operations and customer bases in Japan, North America and Europe, and it maintains a presence through regional subsidiaries, distribution partners and digital storefronts.

Nintendo’s business spans console and handheld hardware, first-party software titles, digital services and licensing.