Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 58,138 shares, an increase of 35.3% from the December 15th total of 42,969 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 98,287 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.6 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 98,287 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.6 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Shiseido Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of SSDOY stock traded down $0.34 during trading on Friday, reaching $16.90. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 21,745 shares, compared to its average volume of 37,063. Shiseido has a 1-year low of $13.60 and a 1-year high of $20.04. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $15.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $16.39. The company has a market capitalization of $6.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -17.97 and a beta of 0.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.35 and a quick ratio of 0.89.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The company reported ($0.12) EPS for the quarter. Shiseido had a negative net margin of 5.80% and a negative return on equity of 1.36%. The business had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.52 billion. On average, research analysts anticipate that Shiseido will post 0.29 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently issued reports on SSDOY shares. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. UBS Group raised shares of Shiseido to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

About Shiseido

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.