Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Shares Gap Up – What’s Next?

Shares of Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $13.42, but opened at $14.0650. Isuzu Motors shares last traded at $14.0720, with a volume of 4,566 shares.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ISUZY has been the subject of a number of research reports. UBS Group upgraded Isuzu Motors from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Nomura downgraded Isuzu Motors from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Isuzu Motors to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce”.

Isuzu Motors Stock Down 1.0%

The firm has a market capitalization of $9.68 billion, a PE ratio of 10.89 and a beta of 0.54. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $14.13 and its 200 day simple moving average is $15.44. The company has a current ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by ($0.06). Isuzu Motors had a return on equity of 8.46% and a net margin of 3.90%.The business had revenue of $6.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.58 billion. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Isuzu Motors Ltd. will post 1.72 earnings per share for the current year.

Isuzu Motors Company Profile

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.