Short Interest in Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Expands By 221.9%

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 86,214 shares, an increase of 221.9% from the February 12th total of 26,784 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 53,012 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.6 days. Based on an average daily volume of 53,012 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.6 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have commented on SSDOY. Smbc Nikko Sec. raised shares of Shiseido to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Shiseido Stock Performance

SSDOY opened at $19.53 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.37, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The company has a market cap of $7.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -27.90 and a beta of 0.30. The company’s 50 day moving average is $18.07 and its 200 day moving average is $16.85. Shiseido has a 12-month low of $13.60 and a 12-month high of $21.79.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.05 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $0.15. Shiseido had a negative net margin of 4.27% and a positive return on equity of 0.97%. The business had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.77 billion. Shiseido has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.680-0.680 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Shiseido will post 0.29 EPS for the current 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.