Japan Tob (OTCMKTS:JAPAY – Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities researchers at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Thursday, Zacks reports.
Separately, BTIG Research initiated coverage on shares of Japan Tob in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $17.00.
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Japan Tob Stock Performance
OTCMKTS:JAPAY opened at $22.94 on Thursday. Japan Tob has a twelve month low of $16.74 and a twelve month high of $24.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 2.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $22.33 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $19.97.
Japan Tob (OTCMKTS:JAPAY – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.35 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $6.37 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.45 billion. Analysts predict that Japan Tob will post 1.16 EPS for the current year.
About Japan Tob
Japan Tobacco Inc is a Japan-based company engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of tobacco products. Its portfolio includes cigarettes, heated tobacco products and other reduced-risk products, marketed under brands such as Winston, Camel, Mevius and LD in various markets.
The company also operates businesses in pharmaceutical products and processed foods. Its pharmaceutical operations focus on prescription medicines, while its food business provides products including frozen foods, seasonings and other processed food items.
Japan Tobacco traces its history to Japan’s former tobacco monopoly and was established in its current corporate form in 1985.
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