Itochu (ITOCY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Itochu Corporation (OTCMKTS: ITOCY) is one of Japan’s leading sogo shosha, or general trading companies, with a heritage dating back to 1858. Headquartered in both Osaka and Tokyo, Itochu specializes in the comprehensive trading, investment and distribution of a wide range of products and services. Over more than 160 years, the company has evolved from a textile trader into a diversified global enterprise with a balanced portfolio spanning multiple industries.

Through its eight business divisions—Textiles; Machinery; Information and Communications Technology; Energy and Chemicals; Food; General Products and Realty; Finance; and ICT & Financial Business—Itochu engages in activities including commodity procurement, project development, and strategic investments. Its operations encompass the full value chain from raw‐material sourcing to manufacturing, logistics and retail, supporting clients and corporate partners in areas such as automotive components, infrastructure equipment, renewable energy projects, consumer goods, and financial services.

With a presence in more than 80 countries and regions, Itochu serves markets across Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and Oceania. The company maintains offshore offices, regional hubs and production facilities to facilitate cross-border trade and local business development. Itochu’s global network is bolstered by joint ventures and partnerships aimed at expanding its reach in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia and Latin America, where it has established footholds in agribusiness, energy, and information technology.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Masahiro Okafuji, Itochu continues to pursue a strategy focused on sustainable growth, digital transformation and diversification. The company emphasizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, investing in clean energy, circular economy solutions and food security projects. By leveraging its extensive trading expertise and international network, Itochu aims to deliver long-term value to stakeholders while responding to the evolving needs of a global economy.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $114.76 to $115.36
• 50-Day Range: $99.95 to $115.73
• 52-Week Range: $79.12 to $116.50
• Volume: 25,360 shs
• Average Volume: 60,597 shs
• Market Capitalization: $82.69 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.00
• Dividend Yield: 1.75%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Itochu Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Itochu scored higher than 12% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Itochu.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Itochu is 15.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 269.62.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Itochu is 15.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 26.94.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Itochu has a P/B Ratio of 1.91. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the outstanding shares of Itochu have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Itochu has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Itochu has recently increased by 16.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Itochu pays a meaningful dividend of 1.78%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Itochu does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Itochu is 26.24%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the outstanding shares of Itochu have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Itochu has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Itochu has recently increased by 16.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Itochu this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for ITOCY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Itochu insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.08% of the stock of Itochu is held by institutions.

ITOCY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ITOCY shares performed this year?

Itochu's stock was trading at $98.56 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, ITOCY shares have increased by 16.6% and is now trading at $114.9520.

How were Itochu's earnings last quarter?

Itochu Corp. (OTCMKTS:ITOCY) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 1st. The company reported $2.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.03 by $0.25. The business had revenue of $23.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $27.22 billion. Itochu had a net margin of 5.93% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.99%.

Who are Itochu's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Itochu include Confluence Investment Management LLC, GAMMA Investing LLC and First Horizon Advisors Inc..

How do I buy shares of Itochu?

Shares of ITOCY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/01/2025
• Today: 9/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - MISC/DIV
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:ITOCY
• CIK: 355363
• Web: www.itochu.co.jp
• Phone: (133) 497-2121
• Fax: 813-3497-4141
• Employees: 113,733
• Year Founded: 1858

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $7.66
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.11
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $5.89 billion
• Net Margins: 5.93%
• Pretax Margin: 7.84%
• Return on Equity: 13.99%
• Return on Assets: 5.80%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.44
• Current Ratio: 1.29
• Quick Ratio: 0.95

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $96.69 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.86
• Cash Flow: $11.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.35
• Book Value: $60.21 per share
• Price / Book: 1.92

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 719,495,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $83.27 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.75