Short Interest in Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Declines By 51.6%

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 39,025 shares, a decrease of 51.6% from the January 15th total of 80,604 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 91,153 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 91,153 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Shiseido Trading Up 3.2%

Shiseido stock traded up $0.68 during trading on Friday, reaching $21.68. The company had a trading volume of 14,150 shares, compared to its average volume of 52,069. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 1.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -30.96 and a beta of 0.36. Shiseido has a 12-month low of $13.60 and a 12-month high of $21.68. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $16.23 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $16.46.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $0.15. The company had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.77 billion. Shiseido had a negative net margin of 4.27% and a positive return on equity of 0.97%. Shiseido has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.680-0.680 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Shiseido will post 0.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Shiseido from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to 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.