Nintendo Stock (NTDOF) Gets a Boost from Kirby Air Riders Direct Announcement
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Kirby Air Riders was announced during the Direct for the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, 2025. The game will be directed by Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the Kirby series. Sakurai hasn't been a director for a Kirby game since the release of Kirby Air Ride in 2003. His return to the series could help draw in more customers who are fans of the series.
Kirby Air Riders doesn't have a release date, with Nintendo only revealing it will launch sometime this year. Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct will likely provide gamers with a hard release date for the game, as well as additional information.
Nintendo Stock Movement Today
Nintendo stock was up 0.64% on Monday, extending a 68.99% year-to-date rally. The shares have also gained 77.19% over the past 12 months.
The video game company has offered strong support for the Switch 2 in its launch year. The console came out with Mario Kart World as its launch title, and was followed by Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17, 2025. Outside of Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A are also set to be released on the Switch 2 this year.
Is Nintendo Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, the analysts' consensus rating for Nintendo is Moderate Buy, based on nine Buy, two Hold, and a single Sell rating over the past three months. With that comes an average NTDOF stock price target of $98.57, representing a potential 0.17% upside for the shares.
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