Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) Shares Gap Up Following Strong Earnings

Seiko Epson Corp. (OTCMKTS:SEKEY)’s stock price gapped up prior to trading on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock had previously closed at $9.31, but opened at $10.1150. Seiko Epson shares last traded at $9.85, with a volume of 570 shares trading hands.

The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.04. Seiko Epson had a return on equity of 2.32% and a net margin of 1.35%.Seiko Epson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.676-0.676 EPS.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of Seiko Epson from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Seiko Epson has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Seiko Epson Stock Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 2.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $8.83 and a 200-day simple moving average of $7.45. The company has a market capitalization of $7.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.25 and a beta of 0.85.

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.