Nikon (7731) Stock Overview
Manufactures and sells optical instruments in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Thailand, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | JP¥1,880.50 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥2,050.50 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥1,363.00 |
| Beta | 0.16 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.39% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.73% |
| 1 Year Change | 30.73% |
| 3 Year Change | 26.98% |
| 5 Year Change | 76.08% |
| Change since IPO | 108.94% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 02
7731: Impairment Driven Loss Outlook Will Weigh On Future Returns
Analysts kept their ¥1,599 price target for Nikon unchanged, citing only minor adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. These changes did not materially alter their overall view of the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 17
7731: Loss Forecast And Dividend Cut Will Deepen Earnings Risk
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Nikon slightly, with fair value moving from ¥1,604 to ¥1,599 as they incorporate marginally softer assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, along with a modest adjustment to the discount rate. What's in the News Nikon revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now expecting revenue of ¥675,000m versus prior guidance of ¥680,000m, an operating loss of ¥100,000m instead of an operating profit of ¥14,000m, and a loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥85,000m instead of profit of ¥20,000m.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 02
7731: Impairment Driven Loss Outlook Will Weigh On Future Returns
Analysts kept their ¥1,599 price target for Nikon unchanged, citing only minor adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. These changes did not materially alter their overall view of the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 17
7731: Loss Forecast And Dividend Cut Will Deepen Earnings Risk
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Nikon slightly, with fair value moving from ¥1,604 to ¥1,599 as they incorporate marginally softer assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, along with a modest adjustment to the discount rate. What's in the News Nikon revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now expecting revenue of ¥675,000m versus prior guidance of ¥680,000m, an operating loss of ¥100,000m instead of an operating profit of ¥14,000m, and a loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥85,000m instead of profit of ¥20,000m.Narrative Update • Apr 03
7731: Loss Guidance And Dividend Cut Will Reveal Deepening Earnings Risk
Analysts have kept Nikon’s fair value estimate steady at ¥1,604, with only small tweaks to discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This signals that their overall view on the stock’s upside has not materially shifted.Narrative Update • Mar 19
7731: Widening Loss Guidance Will Expose Earnings Weakness And Dividend Risk
Analysts have nudged their price target for Nikon slightly higher to ¥1,604 from ¥1,600. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that modestly adjust the risk and earnings profile in their models.Narrative Update • Mar 05
7731: Leadership Change And Deepening Losses Will Pressure Earnings Outlook
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Nikon has been adjusted slightly from ¥1,595 to ¥1,600, reflecting analysts' updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Nikon's board plans to meet on February 25, 2026 to consider partially terminating its retirement benefit trust and returning a portion of the trust assets.Narrative Update • Feb 18
7731: Widening Loss Outlook And Dividend Cut Will Sustain Earnings Pressure
Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Nikon from ¥1,582 to ¥1,595, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E as the key drivers of the refined price target view. What's in the News Nikon revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now expecting revenue of ¥675,000m compared with previous guidance of ¥680,000m, and an operating loss of ¥100,000m instead of an operating profit of ¥14,000m, with a loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥85,000m versus a previously guided profit of ¥20,000m, alongside an expected basic loss per share of ¥258.29 instead of basic earnings per share of ¥60.78 (company guidance).Analysis Article • Feb 15
Nikon's (TSE:7731) Shareholders Will Receive A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year
Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) has announced that on 30th of June, it will be paying a dividend of¥15.00, which a...Analysis Article • Feb 07
Earnings Miss: Nikon Corporation Missed EPS And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Shareholders might have noticed that Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) filed its third-quarter result this time last week...Narrative Update • Feb 04
7731: Lens Ecosystem Expansion Will Not Prevent Continued Earnings Pressure
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target framework for Nikon, keeping fair value broadly unchanged while fine-tuning inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E. This reflects updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings potential without a material shift in headline valuation.Narrative Update • Jan 21
7731: Tariff Effects And Segment Weakness Will Pressure Earnings Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Nikon, reflecting minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This has resulted in a modest decrease in the implied analyst price target, without any significant change to the overall thesis.Analysis Article • Jan 07
Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Nikon Corporation's ( TSE:7731 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥25.00 per share on 30th of June. This makes...Narrative Update • Jan 06
7731: Tariff And Segment Weakness Will Weigh On Earnings And Guidance
Analysts have kept their valuation view on Nikon broadly steady, with the updated fair value estimate essentially unchanged at ¥1,582. The revision reflects only marginal tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Analysis Article • Jan 06
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 68.4x Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) may be sending very bearish signals...Narrative Update • Dec 20
7731: Earnings Headwinds Will Persist As Guidance Cuts Offset Modest Outlook Improvements
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Nikon, reflecting a slightly higher implied fair value of approximately ¥1,582 per share, up from about ¥1,546. This change is supported by expectations of marginally richer future valuation multiples, while growth and profitability assumptions remain essentially stable.Analysis Article • Dec 17
Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
The board of Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 30th of June, with...Narrative Update • Dec 06
7731: Earnings Headwinds Will Persist As Guidance Cuts Weigh On Outlook
Narrative Update on Nikon Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Nikon, reflecting slightly lower growth and margin assumptions that are more than offset by a higher expected future P/E multiple and a marginally reduced discount rate. What's in the News Nikon lowered its full year fiscal 2026 guidance, cutting expected net sales to JPY 680 billion and operating profit to JPY 14 billion, mainly due to weaker Precision Equipment and Digital Manufacturing sales and anticipated U.S. tariff impacts (company guidance).Analysis Article • Dec 03
Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
The board of Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 30th of June, with...Narrative Update • Nov 22
7731: Earnings Headwinds Will Persist Amid Alliance Exit And Business Shortfalls
Analysts have raised their price target for Nikon from ¥1,509.55 to ¥1,545.91. They cite improved forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins as the reason for this adjustment.Analysis Article • Nov 10
Earnings Miss: Nikon Corporation Missed EPS By 56% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.1% to...Narrative Update • Nov 06
7731: Weaker Sales And Alliance Exit Will Challenge Margins Despite Product Launches
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Nikon, increasing the fair value from ¥1,473.18 to ¥1,509.55. They cite expectations of slightly improved profit margins, despite a marginal slowdown in revenue growth projections.Analysis Article • Sep 12
Nikon Corporation (TSE:7731) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump
The Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...Analysis Article • Sep 11
Nikon (TSE:7731) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Nikon Corporation's ( TSE:7731 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥25.00 per share on 2nd of December. This...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Acquisition Of RED And Growth In Cell Therapy Propel Revenue And Margins In Imaging And Healthcare
With both the discount rate and future P/E for Nikon remaining essentially flat, analysts have maintained their consensus price target at ¥1473, signaling a stable view of the company's valuation. What's in the News Nikon lowered full-year earnings guidance, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs and revisions to the first-half outlook.Analysis Article • Aug 15
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Nikon's (TSE:7731) Soft Earnings
TSE:7731 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Nikon's Fair Values from the Community and select yours A lackluster...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥25.00
The board of Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 per share on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • Aug 10
Results: Nikon Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
TSE:7731 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Nikon's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Nikon...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Nikon (TSE:7731) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 on the 2nd of December. Based on this payment, the...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Nikon's (TSE:7731) Dividend Will Be ¥25.00
Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 per share on the 2nd of December...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Nikon's (TSE:7731) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy
If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? Businesses...Analysis Article • Jun 22
Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
It's not a stretch to say that Nikon Corporation's ( TSE:7731 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x right now seems...Analysis Article • May 10
Nikon Corporation Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
It's been a good week for Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Apr 15
Here's Why Nikon (TSE:7731) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 27
Are Nikon Corporation (TSE:7731) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Nikon fair value estimate is JP¥1,197 Nikon is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Mar 07
Nikon (TSE:7731) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? More often than not, we'll see a...Analysis Article • Feb 13
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Nikon's (TSE:7731) Soft Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ). Despite the soft profit...Analysis Article • Feb 09
Nikon Corporation Just Missed EPS By 74%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
The analysts might have been a bit too bullish on Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ), given that the company fell short of...Analysis Article • Jan 24
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E
When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 13x, you may consider Nikon...Analysis Article • Jan 07
Here's Why Nikon (TSE:7731) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
New Narrative • Dec 17
Acquisition Of RED And Growth In Cell Therapy Propel Revenue And Margins In Imaging And Healthcare
Nikon's acquisition of RED enhances its video strategy, potentially boosting revenue in the Imaging Products Business.Analysis Article • Nov 09
Nikon Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) just released its latest half-year report and things are not looking great. It wasn't a...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital
When it comes to investing, there are some useful financial metrics that can warn us when a business is potentially in...Analysis Article • Oct 17
Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce
Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...Analysis Article • Sep 30
Does Nikon (TSE:7731) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 10
Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥25.00
The board of Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 per share on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • Aug 30
Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.5x Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Aug 12
Nikon Corporation Just Missed EPS By 51%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.2% to...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
The board of Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 per share on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • Jul 25
Nikon's (TSE:7731) Dividend Will Be ¥25.00
Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 on the 2nd of December. The dividend yield will be 3.3...Analysis Article • Jul 11
Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
The board of Nikon Corporation ( TSE:7731 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of December, with...Analysis Article • Jun 04
Returns On Capital At Nikon (TSE:7731) Paint A Concerning Picture
If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...Shareholder Returns
| 7731 | JP Consumer Durables | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% |
| 1Y | 30.7% | 5.0% | 39.4% |
Return vs Industry: 7731 exceeded the JP Consumer Durables industry which returned 5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 7731 underperformed the JP Market which returned 39.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 7731 volatility | |
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| 7731 Average Weekly Movement | 5.6% |
| Consumer Durables Industry Average Movement | 4.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: 7731 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 7731's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20,069 | Yasuhiro Ohmura | www.nikon.com |
Nikon Corporation manufactures and sells optical instruments in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Thailand, and internationally. The company operates through Imaging Products Business, Precision Equipment Business, Healthcare Business, Components Business, and Digital Manufacturing Business segments. The Imaging Products Business segment provides digital camera-interchangeable lens type, compact DSC and interchangeable lens.
Nikon Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| 7731 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥619.00b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -JP¥86.09b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥677.16b |
0.9x
P/S Ratio-7.2x
P/E RatioIs 7731 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 7731 income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | JP¥677.16b |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥399.90b |
| Gross Profit | JP¥277.26b |
| Other Expenses | JP¥363.35b |
| Earnings | -JP¥86.09b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -261.53 |
| Gross Margin | 40.94% |
| Net Profit Margin | -12.71% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 37.4% |
How did 7731 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.6%
Current Dividend Yield-19%
Payout RatioDoes 7731 pay a reliable dividends?
See 7731 dividend history and benchmarks| Nikon dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Mar 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 42 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 50 days |
Does 7731 pay a reliable dividends?
See 7731 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/09 07:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Nikon Corporation is covered by 26 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Masahiro Nakanomyo | Barclays |
| Mayako Ouchi | BofA Global Research |
| Masahiro Shibano | Citigroup Inc |