Nikon Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
Nikon is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 45.2% and 4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 46.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 5.6% in 3 years.
Key information
45.2%
Earnings growth rate
46.4%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Durables earnings growth | 6.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.0% |
| Future return on equity | 5.6% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 16 Apr 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Nikon Corporation Just Missed EPS By 74%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Feb 09
Nikon Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Nov 09Nikon Corporation Just Missed EPS By 51%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 12Recent updates
Here's Why Nikon (TSE:7731) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Apr 15Are Nikon Corporation (TSE:7731) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Mar 27Nikon (TSE:7731) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Mar 07Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Nikon's (TSE:7731) Soft Earnings
Feb 13Nikon Corporation Just Missed EPS By 74%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Feb 09Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E
Jan 24Here's Why Nikon (TSE:7731) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Jan 07
Acquisition Of RED And Growth In Cell Therapy Propel Revenue And Margins In Imaging And Healthcare
Dec 17 Nikon's acquisition of RED enhances its video strategy, potentially boosting revenue in the Imaging Products Business.Nikon Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Nov 09Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital
Nov 04Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce
Oct 17Does Nikon (TSE:7731) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Sep 30Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥25.00
Sep 10Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
Aug 30Nikon Corporation Just Missed EPS By 51%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 12Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Aug 08Nikon's (TSE:7731) Dividend Will Be ¥25.00
Jul 25Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Jul 11Returns On Capital At Nikon (TSE:7731) Paint A Concerning Picture
Jun 04Earnings Beat: Nikon Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
May 12Nikon Corporation (TSE:7731) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Mar 29Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥25.00
Mar 07These 4 Measures Indicate That Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Using Debt Extensively
Feb 28Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2027 | 768,273 | 38,670 | 25,163 | 63,124 | 9 |
| 3/31/2026 | 735,029 | 30,186 | 20,636 | 52,588 | 10 |
| 3/31/2025 | 709,757 | 16,995 | -9,008 | 54,683 | 9 |
| 12/31/2024 | 701,004 | 13,859 | -23,753 | 48,512 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 718,728 | 25,732 | 8,495 | 77,804 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 722,995 | 32,749 | -13,119 | 48,286 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 717,245 | 32,570 | -24,448 | 30,767 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 700,920 | 30,461 | -31,448 | 12,667 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 671,071 | 35,865 | -52,834 | -11,296 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 640,603 | 35,654 | -37,477 | -4,134 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 628,105 | 44,944 | -33,008 | 15 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 589,364 | 43,062 | -5,677 | 23,147 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 554,893 | 35,095 | -2,840 | 22,333 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 552,979 | 38,685 | 9,561 | 34,588 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 539,612 | 42,679 | 7,526 | 31,351 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 531,310 | 28,010 | -13,129 | 10,879 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 548,625 | 23,504 | 5,331 | 30,068 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 518,781 | -5,043 | 4,293 | 28,658 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 451,223 | -34,497 | -18,133 | 4,966 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 472,808 | -35,970 | -14,702 | 7,897 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 475,607 | -40,187 | -37,655 | -15,829 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 512,783 | -14,101 | -32,100 | -9,749 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 591,012 | 7,693 | -9,012 | 16,419 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 626,852 | 45,962 | -7,045 | 18,055 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 663,964 | 60,034 | 10,792 | 35,984 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 684,707 | 58,375 | 8,967 | 36,856 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 708,660 | 66,513 | 40,508 | 68,901 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 718,086 | 53,243 | 69,771 | 103,254 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 724,376 | 43,649 | N/A | 152,426 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 713,659 | 42,219 | N/A | 161,658 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 717,078 | 34,772 | N/A | 125,082 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 708,642 | 27,107 | N/A | 103,017 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 733,944 | 175 | N/A | 86,986 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 750,245 | 1,372 | N/A | 86,525 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 749,273 | 3,967 | N/A | 97,342 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 771,418 | -100 | N/A | 109,261 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 774,017 | 28,675 | N/A | 91,764 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 810,027 | 30,374 | N/A | 80,883 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 822,915 | 22,192 | N/A | 105,214 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 857,353 | 23,093 | N/A | 116,024 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 875,494 | 19,548 | N/A | 99,676 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 862,578 | 17,971 | N/A | 117,070 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 857,782 | 18,364 | N/A | 71,309 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 865,892 | 26,051 | N/A | 95,083 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 885,037 | 43,286 | N/A | 69,665 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 919,019 | 46,085 | N/A | 79,243 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: 7731's forecast earnings growth (45.2% per year) is above the savings rate (0.4%).
Earnings vs Market: 7731's earnings (45.2% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the JP market (7.7% per year).
High Growth Earnings: 7731's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: 7731's revenue (4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the JP market (4.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: 7731's revenue (4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: 7731's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (5.6%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/04/20 22:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/03/31 |
Data Sources
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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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Analyst Sources
Nikon Corporation is covered by 25 analysts. 10 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 |
| Kunihiko Kanno | BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) |
| Masahiro Shibano | Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc. |