Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) Shares Gap Down – Should You Sell?

Seiko Epson Corp. (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) shares gapped down before the market opened 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 trading hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of 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, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Seiko Epson has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Seiko Epson Stock Performance

The stock has a market cap of $7.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.19 and a beta of 0.85. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $9.36 and its two-hundred day moving average is $8.02. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 2.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20.

Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.09 billion. Seiko Epson had a net margin of 1.71% and a return on equity of 2.96%. Seiko Epson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.676-0.676 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Seiko Epson Corp. will post 0.68 EPS 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.