Volkswagen AG Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Volkswagen AG Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) have received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six ratings firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company.

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Volkswagen in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Volkswagen in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Kepler Capital Markets lowered shares of Volkswagen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Volkswagen from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th.

Volkswagen Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:VWAGY opened at $8.60 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $8.82 and a 200 day simple moving average of $9.67. The company has a market cap of $43.11 billion, a PE ratio of 7.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.07. Volkswagen has a 52 week low of $8.07 and a 52 week high of $12.83.

Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by ($0.27). Volkswagen had a return on equity of 2.70% and a net margin of 1.68%.The company had revenue of $93.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $92.92 billion. On average, equities analysts predict that Volkswagen will post 1.79 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Volkswagen

Here are the key news stories impacting Volkswagen this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Despite the recent deterioration, analysts tracked in one report still assign Volkswagen an average “Moderate Buy” rating, suggesting some investors view the depressed valuation as an opportunity. Volkswagen Given Average Rating of Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Volkswagen’s works council is calling for management and policymakers to support the German auto industry through investment, tariff relief, lower electricity costs and partial-retirement measures. The demands highlight growing labor and policy pressure but could support restructuring if addressed. VW Works Council Calls for Action
• Negative Sentiment: Volkswagen cut its annual operating return-on-sales outlook, citing a difficult market environment and a roughly €6 billion goodwill impairment tied to Porsche. Reports describe the broader Porsche-related hit as approaching €10 billion, making the luxury brand a major drag on Volkswagen’s earnings and restructuring plans. Volkswagen and Porsche Shares Extend Losses
• Negative Sentiment: Volkswagen was removed from the Euro Stoxx 50 and replaced by Nokia. The change may reduce demand from funds tracking the blue-chip index and reinforces concerns about the company’s weakening market standing. Volkswagen Exits Blue-Chip Index
• Negative Sentiment: Kepler Cheuvreux downgraded Volkswagen from “Buy” to “Hold,” adding to the negative analyst sentiment surrounding the profit outlook. Kepler Cheuvreux Downgrades Volkswagen
• Negative Sentiment: Volkswagen is recalling more than 208,000 SUVs because a steering-rack bolt could break and cause loss of steering control, creating additional safety, repair and reputational risks. Volkswagen Recalls SUVs

Volkswagen Company Profile

Volkswagen AG is a German automotive company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Through its Volkswagen Group operations, the company develops, manufactures and sells passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, motorcycles and related mobility products. Its portfolio includes vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, hybrids and batteries, along with digital services and charging solutions.

The group’s major automotive brands include Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, CUPRA, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, Ducati and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.