Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) Shares Gap Down – Here’s What Happened

Seiko Epson Corp. (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) shares gapped down before the market opened on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $10.2850, but opened at $9.65. Seiko Epson shares last traded at $9.67, with a volume of 592 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Seiko Epson from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold”.

Seiko Epson Stock Performance

The stock has a market cap of $7.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.19 and a beta of 0.85. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $9.36 and a two-hundred day moving average of $8.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a current ratio of 2.16.

Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.09 billion. Seiko Epson had a return on equity of 2.96% and a net margin of 1.71%.Seiko Epson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.676-0.676 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Seiko Epson Corp. will post 0.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Seiko Epson Company Profile

Seiko Epson Corporation is a Japanese electronics company known for its broad portfolio of imaging and printing solutions, as well as precision devices and microelectronics. The company’s core offerings include inkjet, laser and dye-sublimation printers for home, office and industrial use, desktop scanners, and 3LCD projectors. Epson also manufactures compact, energy-efficient robotics and automation systems, as well as semiconductors and sensors that support applications in automotive, healthcare and other sectors.

Established in 1942 as Suwa Seikosha Co, Ltd., the business first adopted the “Epson” name in 1968 with the release of the EP-101 electronic printer—so named as the “son of the electronic printer.” In 1982, the company formally became Seiko Epson Corporation, reflecting its integration within the broader Seiko Group.