Short Interest in Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) Expands By 68.9%

Shiseido Co. (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of August. As of August 14th, there was short interest totaling 31,931 shares, a growth of 68.9% from the July 30th total of 18,905 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 187,160 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Shiseido Stock Performance

SSDOY traded down $0.19 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $23.36. 81,226 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 54,312. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $19.74 and its 200-day moving average price is $19.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.33 billion, a P/E ratio of -58.40, a P/E/G ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 0.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Shiseido has a 52-week low of $13.60 and a 52-week high of $23.91.

Shiseido (OTCMKTS:SSDOY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $1.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.61 billion. Shiseido had a positive return on equity of 4.10% and a negative net margin of 2.39%.Shiseido has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.670-0.670 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Shiseido will post 0.8 EPS for the current year.

About Shiseido

Shiseido Company, Limited is a leading Japanese multinational specializing in cosmetics, skincare, makeup and fragrance products. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates through a portfolio of brands that span premium, prestige and mass-market segments. Its core business activities include the development, manufacturing and sale of skincare treatments, decorative cosmetics, hair care and sun protection products.

Shiseido’s brand portfolio encompasses flagship lines such as Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, NARS and bareMinerals, alongside regional and heritage labels tailored to diverse consumer preferences.