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

Seiko Epson Corp. (OTCMKTS:SEKEY)’s stock price gapped down prior to trading 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 changing hands.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

Seiko Epson Price Performance

The business’s 50 day moving average price is $9.42 and its 200-day moving average price is $8.06. 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 company has a market cap of $7.39 billion, a PE ratio of 38.04 and a beta of 0.85.

Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) last announced its earnings results 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. Seiko Epson had a net margin of 1.71% and a return on equity of 2.96%. The business had revenue of $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.09 billion. Seiko Epson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.676-0.676 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Seiko Epson Corp. will post 0.68 earnings per share for the current year.

About Seiko Epson

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.