KDDI Q3 Revenue Misses by $300 Million, Stock Drops 11.4%
KDDI Corporation reported quarterly revenue of $9.8 billion, missing the $10.1 billion forecast. The stock fell 11.4% after the release, while a quick ratio of 0.54 and debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40 indicate moderate liquidity and balanced financing.
1. Revenue and Earnings Forecast
KDDI reported quarterly revenue of $9.8 billion, falling short of the $10.1 billion analyst forecast. Analysts had expected earnings of $0.33 per share, following a prior EPS beat of $0.37 in November.
2. Stock Performance
The stock opened at $15.71, reflecting an 11.4% decline after the revenue miss. It has traded between a 52-week low of $9.06 and a high of $19.09, with its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages at $17.15 and $16.86, respectively.
3. Liquidity and Valuation Metrics
KDDI’s quick ratio of 0.54 and current ratio of 0.56 suggest moderate short-term liquidity, while a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40 indicates balanced financing. Valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 12.47, price-to-sales of 2.15, EV/Sales of 3.11, and an EV/operating cash flow of 10.25, against a $59.8 billion market capitalization.