Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Short Interest Update

Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) was the target of a large drop in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,357 shares, a drop of 81.7% from the May 31st total of 40,309 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 267,696 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Isuzu Motors Price Performance

Shares of Isuzu Motors stock traded up $0.42 during trading on Friday, hitting $13.64. 130,500 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 112,783. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The stock has a market cap of $9.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.57 and a beta of 0.54. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $13.94 and its 200-day moving average is $15.34. Isuzu Motors has a 52 week low of $12.05 and a 52 week high of $18.94.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $6.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.58 billion. Isuzu Motors had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 8.39%. Research analysts expect that Isuzu Motors will post 1.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have weighed in on ISUZY. Nomura lowered Isuzu Motors from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. UBS Group raised shares of Isuzu Motors from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Isuzu Motors to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

About Isuzu Motors

Isuzu Motors Limited (OTCMKTS: ISUZY) is a Japan‐based manufacturer renowned for its commercial vehicles and diesel engine technology. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company has built a reputation for durability and fuel efficiency, offering a broad portfolio of light, medium and heavy‐duty trucks alongside urban and intercity buses. Its core expertise in diesel engines underpins both its automotive lineup and a range of industrial applications, from marine propulsion to generator sets.

In the passenger‐vehicle segment, Isuzu has forged strategic alliances—most notably the joint venture with Toyota Motor Corporation to produce the D-Max pickup truck—which combines Isuzu’s engineering strengths with Toyota’s global distribution network.