New gold price target
Most investment banks now predict gold will cross $6,000 an ounce this year.
Some analysts expect it to soar as high as $10,000.
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Nintendo Stock Falls 20%—But the Rebound Case Is Growing
Reported by Chris Markoch. Published: 2/6/2026.
Key Points
- Nintendo shares have pulled back sharply despite strong console-unit milestones, creating a potential 2026 rebound setup.
- Engagement, software releases, and brand licensing could support Switch2 ecosystem growth through 2026.
- Easing input costs and supply-chain shifts may help margins, while technicals suggest oversold conditions.
In the first half of 2025, Nintendo (OTCMKTS: NTDOY) was not only one of the best-performing consumer discretionary stocks but a market standout. The stock surged 76% on anticipation of the company's long‑awaited Switch2 release. But traders haven't held on: as of Feb. 5, the shares are down about 20% over the past 12 months and more than 18% year‑to‑date.
It wasn't that Switch2 sales were a failure — Nintendo has sold 155.4 million units of the new console, surpassing the previous record of 154 million set by the Nintendo DS. Still, some investors expected stronger numbers. That, combined with lower profit figures, cautious forward guidance, tariff concerns and softer-than-expected holiday demand, weighed on sentiment.
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Discover how to invest in the fund Trump uses to collect this income >>That pullback, however, could present an opportunity. There are several catalysts suggesting 2026 may be a rebound year for NTDOY stock.
The Best May Be Yet to Come for Switch2 Sales
Nintendo's latest investor presentation hints the strongest growth phase for the Switch2 ecosystem may still lie ahead. The company reported that active monthly users reached an all‑time high and engagement was up nearly 25% year‑over‑year.
That suggests players are not just buying consoles but staying in the ecosystem. The paid Nintendo Switch Online membership base also expanded, and the attach rate (the share of console owners subscribing to online services) improved after Nintendo offered more bundled hardware options.
Nintendo plans to release Switch2 versions of many of its marquee titles this year. Along with upcoming releases tied to "The Legend of Zelda" and "Splatoon" franchises, the company confirmed ongoing development of a next‑generation game engine, which could boost long‑tail monetization on Switch2.
Taken together, these factors make it reasonable to view 2026 not as a late‑cycle phase for Switch2 but as a platform‑expansion year.
Adding to the tailwinds, Super Mario turns 40 this year and a "Super Mario Galaxy" movie is scheduled for release. The strong box office showing of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" in 2023 nearly doubled the brand's licensing revenue, and management has reiterated plans for cross‑promotional campaigns aimed at converting movie audiences into active players. If the Galaxy film performs well, it could boost both console and software demand heading into the holiday season.
Cost and Tariff Headwinds Could Ease
Nintendo's margin pressure in recent quarters was driven by higher memory prices and elevated transportation and tariff costs. Management said during the presentation that these headwinds are beginning to moderate: contract memory prices started to decline in early 2026, and costs for NAND and DDR5 components have shown early signs of stabilization.
Nintendo also said it is diversifying supply chains outside China and increasing local assembly in Vietnam. Those shifts should help hedge against prolonged tariff risk. Combined with favorable foreign‑exchange positions, these moves suggest much of the recent cost pressure may be temporary.
Why the Thesis Could Be Wrong
The bullish case assumes Switch2 remains the dominant platform through 2026, but several risks could derail that view. Consumer fatigue could emerge if Nintendo's first‑party release cadence slows or fails to excite, especially as Sony Group (NYSE: SONY) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are both expected to introduce hardware refreshes this year.
Hardware margins remain sensitive to component pricing — memory and silicon costs could rebound instead of normalizing, which would prolong margin pressure. Movie tie‑ins and cross‑promotional campaigns can lift engagement, but box‑office results are unpredictable; disappointing performance could hurt sentiment and licensing revenue.
Finally, the industry's shift toward cloud and subscription ecosystems is a strategic challenge. Nintendo has taken a slower, more conservative approach to online monetization, which could leave it behind competitors on recurring‑revenue growth if player preferences move faster than anticipated.
The NTDOY Chart Supports the Comeback Story
If you accept the constructive case for Switch2, the next question is whether now is a good entry point. The chart offers a supportive read.
Recent selling pushed the stock below its lower Bollinger band — a technical signal that often precedes mean reversion. Historically, NTDOY has tended to bounce after similar signals.
The shares are also oversold on momentum: the relative strength index (RSI) is around 28.6, which typically indicates oversold conditions. Neither indicator alone is a definitive buy signal, but together they suggest sentiment could shift.
If that happens, investors should watch for NTDOY to reclaim the 20‑day simple moving average (SMA) — a move that would imply roughly a 17% gain from the price at the time of writing.
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