KDDI (9433) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of mobile telecommunications services in Japan and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥2,770.50 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥2,827.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥2,307.50 |
| Beta | -0.096 |
| 1 Month Change | 9.53% |
| 3 Month Change | 5.26% |
| 1 Year Change | 13.52% |
| 3 Year Change | 22.51% |
| 5 Year Change | 56.13% |
| Change since IPO | 318.72% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
9433: IoT Leadership, Buybacks And Dividends Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for KDDI stock from about ¥2,749 to roughly ¥2,785, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that collectively indicate a slightly higher price target. What's in the News Soracom KDDI was positioned as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide, highlighting the group’s role in global IoT connectivity across 86 countries and its work on eSIM, generative AI integration and satellite connectivity services (source: KDDI Group and Soracom, Inc.).
New Narrative • Jun 01
AI Native Society And Digital Belt Investments Will Drive Long Term Telecom And DX Leadership
Catalysts About KDDI KDDI is a Japanese telecommunications company that provides mobile, fixed-line, data, financial and digital transformation services, supported by nationwide infrastructure and a broad network of customer touch points. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • May 21
9433: Buyback And Dividend Plan Will Offset Subsidiary Misconduct Uncertainty
Analysts have trimmed their price target on KDDI to ¥2,749 from ¥2,801, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly higher revenue growth expectations with a more cautious view on profit margins and discount rates, while keeping long term P/E estimates broadly stable. What's in the News KDDI has scheduled a board meeting on May 12, 2026 to consider a share repurchase, cancellation of a portion of treasury stock and revisions to the performance linked stock compensation plan for directors and other executives (Board Meeting).
New Narrative • May 15
Infrastructure Spending And AI Ambitions Will Strain Cash Flow And Depress Returns
Catalysts About KDDI KDDI is a Japanese telecommunications company that provides mobile, fixed-line, data, financial and digital transformation services, supported by nationwide infrastructure and group subsidiaries. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
9433: IoT Leadership, Buybacks And Dividends Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for KDDI stock from about ¥2,749 to roughly ¥2,785, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that collectively indicate a slightly higher price target. What's in the News Soracom KDDI was positioned as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide, highlighting the group’s role in global IoT connectivity across 86 countries and its work on eSIM, generative AI integration and satellite connectivity services (source: KDDI Group and Soracom, Inc.).New Narrative • Jun 01
AI Native Society And Digital Belt Investments Will Drive Long Term Telecom And DX Leadership
Catalysts About KDDI KDDI is a Japanese telecommunications company that provides mobile, fixed-line, data, financial and digital transformation services, supported by nationwide infrastructure and a broad network of customer touch points. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • May 21
9433: Buyback And Dividend Plan Will Offset Subsidiary Misconduct Uncertainty
Analysts have trimmed their price target on KDDI to ¥2,749 from ¥2,801, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly higher revenue growth expectations with a more cautious view on profit margins and discount rates, while keeping long term P/E estimates broadly stable. What's in the News KDDI has scheduled a board meeting on May 12, 2026 to consider a share repurchase, cancellation of a portion of treasury stock and revisions to the performance linked stock compensation plan for directors and other executives (Board Meeting).New Narrative • May 15
Infrastructure Spending And AI Ambitions Will Strain Cash Flow And Depress Returns
Catalysts About KDDI KDDI is a Japanese telecommunications company that provides mobile, fixed-line, data, financial and digital transformation services, supported by nationwide infrastructure and group subsidiaries. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • May 14
KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) Full-Year Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Investors in KDDI Corporation ( TSE:9433 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 4.8% to close at JP¥2,646 following the...Narrative Update • Apr 28
9433: Subsidiary Misconduct Restatement And Earnings Delay Will Face Steady Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their view on KDDI with a revised price target of ¥2,801. This reflects updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a steady profit margin, and future P/E outlook.Narrative Update • Apr 11
9433: Subsidiary Misconduct Restatement And Earnings Delay Will Meet Stable Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for KDDI from ¥2,812.38 to ¥2,801.46, attributing this to modest adjustments in assumptions regarding revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E levels. What's in the News KDDI revised consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, now expecting operating revenue of ¥6,060b, operating income of ¥1,090b, profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥698b, and basic EPS of ¥181.23, compared with previous guidance of ¥6,330b, ¥1,178b, ¥748b, and ¥194.38 respectively, reflecting confirmed inappropriate transactions at BIGLOBE and G PLAN and related accounting impacts (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 28
9433: Earnings Delay And Subsidiary Probe Will Face Steady Fundamentals
Analysts have maintained their price target for KDDI at ¥2,812, reflecting unchanged assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News KDDI postponed the disclosure of its earnings report for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 12
9433: Prolonged Subsidiary Probe Will Meet Steady Margins And Business Realignment
Analysts have maintained their KDDI fair value estimate at ¥2,812 per share, with only small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. As a result, the overall price target framework remains effectively unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 24
9433: Probes And Business Reshaping Will Meet Steady Margins And Capital Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on KDDI slightly higher to ¥2,812 per share, citing relatively steady assumptions for the discount rate, modest tweaks to revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a small adjustment in the future P/E input behind their models. What's in the News KDDI postponed the disclosure of its earnings report for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026.Analysis Article • Feb 12
KDDI's (TSE:9433) Returns Have Hit A Wall
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...Narrative Update • Feb 09
9433: Future Margins And Capital Returns Will Steady Probes And Business Reshaping
The latest analyst price target for KDDI remains at ¥2,812, with analysts citing slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that largely offset one another in their valuation work. What's in the News KDDI postponed the disclosure of its earnings report for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 26
9433: Future Margins And Capital Returns Will Balance Probes And Business Reshaping
Analysts have nudged their price target on KDDI higher to ¥2,812 from ¥2,794, citing small adjustments to fair value estimates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026 to review suspicions of inappropriate transactions at consolidated subsidiaries and to establish a Special Investigation Committee (company announcement).Narrative Update • Jan 08
9433: Future Margins And Capital Returns Will Reflect Stable Fair Value Outlook
Analysts now place their price target for KDDI at ¥2,794, up from ¥2,725. This reflects updated fair value estimates and slight adjustments to projected growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 14
9433: Future Margins And Capital Returns Will Balance Regulatory And Operational Risks
Analysts have raised their price target on KDDI slightly to approximately ¥2,725 from about ¥2,716, reflecting modestly improved expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News KDDI's board will meet on December 12, 2025, to approve the transfer of its bulk power purchasing service business for condominiums to Next Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kansai Electric Power, via an absorption-type company split (company filing).Analysis Article • Dec 12
KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) Shares Could Be 33% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for KDDI is JP¥4,013 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Narrative Update • Nov 29
9433: Future Margins And Share Buyback Activity Will Balance Key Risks
Analysts have raised their price target for KDDI from ¥2,688 to ¥2,716, reflecting incremental improvements in projected profit margins even though revenue growth expectations have been slightly tempered. What's in the News KDDI announced a dividend of JPY 40.00 per share for the second quarter-end of the year ending March 31, 2026.Analysis Article • Nov 10
Earnings Beat: KDDI Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
It's been a good week for KDDI Corporation ( TSE:9433 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Oct 14
Here's Why KDDI (TSE:9433) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Telecom And Fintech Integration Will Foster Sustainable Value
KDDI's future P/E multiple has increased modestly while revenue growth forecasts are stable, resulting in the consensus Analyst Price Target remaining unchanged at ¥2688. What's in the News KDDI is collaborating with HPE to open the Osaka Sakai Data Center by early 2026, providing advanced NVIDIA-based AI infrastructure and hybrid cooling technology to support AI development for startups and enterprises.Analysis Article • Sep 05
Here's What's Concerning About KDDI's (TSE:9433) Returns On Capital
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Earnings Miss: KDDI Corporation Missed EPS By 8.1% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
The quarterly results for KDDI Corporation ( TSE:9433 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Earnings Not Telling The Story For KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433)
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 13x in Japan, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Is KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) Trading At A 43% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for KDDI is JP¥4,254 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity KDDI is estimated...
New Narrative • Nov 07
Calculated Expansion In Drones And Starlink Drives Revenue Growth While Overcoming Competitive Challenges
Strategic initiatives in drones, Starlink, and DX Business Services are likely to boost future revenue and earnings through market expansion and technological integration.Shareholder Returns
| 9433 | JP Wireless Telecom | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.8% | -15.4% | -3.7% |
| 1Y | 13.5% | 83.8% | 37.9% |
Return vs Industry: 9433 underperformed the JP Wireless Telecom industry which returned 83.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 9433 underperformed the JP Market which returned 37.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 9433 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 9433 Average Weekly Movement | 3.7% |
| Wireless Telecom Industry Average Movement | 3.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: 9433 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 9433's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 72,090 | Hiromichi Matsuda | www.kddi.com |
KDDI Corporation engages in the provision of mobile telecommunications services in Japan and internationally. It operates in two segments, Personal Services and Business Services. The Personal Services segment offers 5G telecommunication services and other services, such as finance, energy, and LX through its multi-brands comprising au, UQ mobile, and povo; and entertainment services, including video and games to individual customers.
KDDI Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| 9433 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥10.48t |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥707.11b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥6.07t |
14.9x
P/E Ratio1.7x
P/S RatioIs 9433 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 9433 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | JP¥6.07t |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥3.48t |
| Gross Profit | JP¥2.59t |
| Other Expenses | JP¥1.88t |
| Earnings | JP¥707.11b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 185.74 |
| Gross Margin | 42.67% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.65% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 87.1% |
How did 9433 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.0%
Current Dividend Yield44%
Payout RatioDoes 9433 pay a reliable dividends?
See 9433 dividend history and benchmarks| KDDI dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Mar 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 18 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 74 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 6 days |
Does 9433 pay a reliable dividends?
See 9433 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/11 14:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/11 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.
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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
KDDI Corporation is covered by 27 analysts. 12 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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| Tetsuro Tsusaka | Barclays |
| Yuki Kaneko | BofA Global Research |
| Keiichi Yoneshima | Citigroup Inc |