NEC Corp. (6701)

Currency in JPY
4,190.0
+60.0(+1.45%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
4,169.04,359.0
52 wk Range
3,594.06,194.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
4,189.00 / 4,190.00
Prev. Close
4,130
Open
4,330
Day's Range
4,169-4,359
52 wk Range
3,594-6,194
Volume
7.43M
Average Volume (3m)
10.11M
1-Year Change
14.9673%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
6,008.3
Upside
+43.40%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years

NEC Corp. News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 6,008.3
(+43.40% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Buy5,300.00+26.49%5,700.00UpgradeApr 27, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy5,000.00+19.33%6,800.00MaintainApr 02, 2026
Nomura/Instinet
Buy6,400.00+52.74%6,600.00MaintainFeb 19, 2026
CLSA
Buy5,800.00+38.42%-MaintainDec 08, 2025
JPMorgan
Buy6,800.00+62.29%5,200.00MaintainDec 02, 2025

NEC Corp. Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • NEC reported record non-GAAP operating profit of ¥397.2B, up 27.6% YoY, while revenue rose 9% to ¥3,582.7B; free cash flow surged 121.5%.
  • BluStellar business revenue jumped 30% exceeding targets; company plans expansion to ¥840B in FY2027 focusing on AI-driven solutions.
  • Stock declined 3.91% to ¥4,625 post-earnings despite strong profits, reflecting investor concerns over revenue outlook and market headwinds.
  • FY2027 guidance projects revenue of ¥3,500B (down 2.3%) due to peaking public sector projects and telecom challenges; operating profit target ¥420B.
  • Management cited component risks, macroeconomic uncertainties, and strategic withdrawal from low-margin businesses as key challenges ahead.
Last Updated: 2026-04-28, 09:04 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
96.21 / 89.91
Revenue / Forecast
1.16T / 1.16T
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 202.95%
Dividend Yield
0.93%
Industry Median 1.76%
Annualized payout
38.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+16.12%
Growth Streak

6701 Income Statement

Compare 6701 to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
6701
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
19.8x19.9x13.1x
PEG Ratio
0.360.800.01
Price/Book
2.4x2.4x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.5x1.9x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
52.0%12.9%19.7%
Fair Value Upside
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NEC Corporation provides information technology services and social infrastructure in Japan and internationally. The company offers systems integration services, including system construction and consulting, maintenance support, and outsourcing, as well as cloud, system equipment, software services. It also provides core network equipment, mobile phone base stations, optical transmission systems, and marine systems, as well as software and services for telecommunications carriers. In addition, the company is involved in the development, manufacturing, and sale of system equipment. Further, it offers computers and NEC HPC solutions; EMI suppression support tool, power integrity design support tool, and LSI design tool; Open RAN, value added network solutions, enterprise network, optical solutions, 4G/5G converged core, submarine cable systems, netcraker portfolio, and NEC aspire technology; CONNEXIVE, a group of software products for the implementation of IoT/M2M; EXPRESSCLUSTER X, a BC/DR solutions; NIAS, a solution for file server management; ERP solutions; MasterScope, an integrated administration software suite; Obbligato, a product lifecycle management; SaaS Solutions; and WebOTX, a service execution platform. Additionally, the company provides artificial intelligence, biometric authentication, cloud, disaster preparedness, display and digital signage, DX design consulting service, network solutions, safety, secure computation and smart city solutions. It serves aerospace, agriculture, aviation, finance, broadcasting, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, retail, telecom, and transportation industries. The company was formerly known as Nippon Electric Company, Limited and changed its name to NEC Corporation in April 1983. NEC Corporation was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Employees
104194
Market
Japan

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
510.47M38.49%2.09T
Other Institutional Investors
219.12M16.52%898.60B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
596.76M44.99%2.45T
Total
1.33B100.00%5.44T

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.71%115,570,590477,306,537
NTT, Inc.4.91%65,118,000268,937,340

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FAQ

What Is the NEC Corp. (6701) Stock Price Today?

The NEC Corp. stock price today is 4,190.0 JPY.

What Stock Exchange Does NEC Corp. Trade On?

NEC Corp. is listed and trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for NEC Corp.?

The stock symbol for NEC Corp. is "6701."

Does NEC Corp. Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The NEC Corp. dividend yield is 0.93%.

What Is the NEC Corp. Market Cap?

As of today, NEC Corp. market cap is 5.56T JPY.

What Is NEC Corp.'s Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The NEC Corp. EPS (TTM) is 202.9.

When Is the Next NEC Corp. Earnings Date?

NEC Corp. will release its next earnings report on Aug 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is 6701 a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has NEC Corp. Stock Split?

NEC Corp. has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does NEC Corp. Have?

NEC Corp. has 104194 employees.

What is the current trading status of NEC Corp. (6701)?

As of May 13, 2026, NEC Corp. (6701) is trading at a price of 4,190.0 JPY, with a previous close of 4,130.0 JPY. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 4,169.0 JPY to 4,359.0 JPY, while its 52-week range spans from 3,594.0 JPY to 6,194.0 JPY.

What Is NEC Corp. (6701) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for NEC Corp. is 6,008.3 JPY, with a high estimate of 8000 JPY and a low estimate of 5000 JPY. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +43.40% Upside potential.
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