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NEC Corp (6701) Earnings: FY Net Sales Forecast Misses Estimates while Dividend Surpasses Expectations

  • NEC’s forecasted net sales came below the expected estimates, with a projected figure of 3.37 trillion yen instead of the anticipated 3.41 trillion yen.
  • The company sees a dividend of 140.00 yen, which is a bit higher than the projected estimate of 136.25 yen.
  • NEC’s fourth-quarter results revealed an operating income amounting to 118.20 billion yen. This reflects a 4.3% increase year-on-year but falls short of the estimated 121.04 billion yen forecast.
  • Looking at investment specifications, there are currently 12 buy ratings on the company’s stock, 1 hold rating and notably, 0 sell ratings.
  • All comparisons are based on values reported from the company’s original disclosures.

NEC Corp on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of NEC Corp on Smartkarma has been positive, according to reports by Scott Foster. In the report “NEC (6701 JP): Generative AI (Part 2)“, it is noted that NEC’s AI supercomputer and generative AI services are expected to enhance product quality and competitiveness in the long term. The company’s focus on developing its own AI technologies, including large language models, is seen as a strategic move to bolster its telecom services, social infrastructure, and security-related businesses. The introduction of generative AI is expected to be a significant driver of growth for NEC.

In another report by Scott Foster titled “NEC (6701 JP): Generative AI Is the Spark, Not the Driver“, it is highlighted that despite a 2.2X increase in share value over the past year, NEC’s stock is not considered overvalued. The company’s emphasis on efficiency gains and restructuring has garnered investor enthusiasm, particularly in the AI sector. With profit margins on the rise and a strategic target of Β₯50 billion in generative AI sales within three years, NEC’s software business is poised for further growth and development.


A look at NEC Corp Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth3
Resilience3
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

NEC Corp, a global technology company, holds a promising long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With strong Momentum and decent scores in Value, Growth, Resilience, and Dividend, NEC is positioned for continued success in the market. The company’s innovative products in computers, telecommunication equipment, and semiconductors make it a key player in the industry, driving its growth and resilience.

NEC Corp‘s focus on cutting-edge technology and a diverse range of products like cellular phones, network systems, and TFT-LCDs contributes to its high Momentum score, indicating a positive market sentiment towards the company’s future prospects. Investors looking for a tech company with a solid foundation and growth potential may find NEC Corp a compelling choice for long-term investment.


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