Nintendo (OTCMKTS:NTDOY) Upgraded by Macquarie to Outperform Rating

Nintendo (OTCMKTS:NTDOY) was upgraded by Macquarie from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report issued on Tuesday, MarketBeat.com reports.

NTDOY has been the subject of a number of other reports. Zacks Research upgraded Nintendo from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Wolfe Research raised shares of Nintendo from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Freedom Capital raised shares of Nintendo from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Nintendo Trading Down 6.9%

Shares of OTCMKTS:NTDOY traded down $1.12 on Tuesday, reaching $15.14. 2,190,369 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,772,927. Nintendo has a twelve month low of $15.03 and a twelve month high of $24.92. The company has a fifty day moving average of $17.65 and a 200-day moving average of $20.54. The company has a market capitalization of $78.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.57 and a beta of 0.56.

Nintendo (OTCMKTS:NTDOY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.07. Nintendo had a net margin of 21.10% and a return on equity of 12.26%. The firm had revenue of $3.42 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $464.35 billion. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Nintendo will post 0.44 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Nintendo

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. raised its position in Nintendo by 322.5% in the 4th quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. now owns 4,225 shares of the company’s stock valued at $71,000 after buying an additional 3,225 shares during the last quarter. Confluence Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Nintendo by 4.0% during the fourth quarter. Confluence Investment Management LLC now owns 67,829 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,144,000 after purchasing an additional 2,628 shares in the last quarter. Dorsey Wright & Associates purchased a new position in Nintendo during the third quarter worth about $1,562,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in Nintendo by 30.6% in the 3rd quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 7,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $168,000 after purchasing an additional 1,851 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AdvisorShares Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Nintendo in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,052,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 0.02% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Nintendo

Here are the key news stories impacting Nintendo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 revenue and profit upside — Nintendo reported a sizable beat: quarterly revenue jumped to about ¥5.18 billion (~$5.18B reported) and EPS of ¥0.88 topped consensus by a wide margin, reflecting strong early Switch 2 demand. Nintendo Stock: Q3 Revenue Jumps 86% on Console Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Switch 2 sales fueling profits — The Switch 2 cycle drove large year-over-year profit gains and helped Nintendo report sharply higher nine‑month results, supporting near-term cash flow and console momentum. Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo profits, but chip shortage looms
• Positive Sentiment: Strong software tailwinds — Major titles continue to sell well (e.g., Pokemon Legends: Z-A at 12.3M units) and the Switch family has crossed 155M lifetime units, reinforcing Nintendo’s long-term content advantage. Pokemon Legends: Z-A sells 12.3 million units Nintendo Switch becomes the gaming giant’s best-selling console ever
• Neutral Sentiment: Company stands by full‑year profit forecast — Nintendo reaffirmed its FY operating profit target (¥370bn), which signals confidence but also limits upside surprise potential. Investors view this as cautious given the Q3 strength. Nintendo stands by profit forecast as Switch 2 sales face durability test
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance below Street expectations — Nintendo’s FY guidance (EPS ~0.488 and revenue guidance ~¥14.6bn) is lower than many analyst models and the revenue range disappointed some investors, limiting upside despite the quarter. Nintendo Keeps Switch 2 Sales, Earnings Forecasts Despite Strong Results
• Negative Sentiment: Margin and supply concerns — Reports note pressure on Switch 2 margins from rising memory prices and potential chip shortages; management acknowledged these risks, which can compress future profitability and spook traders. Nintendo Profit Rises 23% as Switch 2 Margins Come Under Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Durability of early demand uncertain — Analysts and news coverage flag debate over how long Switch 2’s initial momentum will last; that uncertainty reduces the conviction behind higher valuations and likely drove some profit-taking. Nintendo keeps its full-year sales guidance as Switch 2 momentum continues

Nintendo Company Profile

Nintendo Co, Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a global entertainment company best known for designing, manufacturing and marketing video game hardware and software. Founded in 1889 as a playing-card company, Nintendo transitioned into electronic entertainment in the latter half of the 20th century and has since become one of the most recognizable names in interactive entertainment. The company serves markets worldwide, with major operations and customer bases in Japan, North America and Europe, and it maintains a presence through regional subsidiaries, distribution partners and digital storefronts.

Nintendo’s business spans console and handheld hardware, first-party software titles, digital services and licensing.