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

Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 116,714 shares, an increase of 1,486.4% from the June 15th total of 7,357 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 223,902 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. UBS Group raised shares of Isuzu Motors from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Nomura lowered shares of Isuzu Motors from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a 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. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Isuzu Motors currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Isuzu Motors Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of ISUZY traded up $0.17 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $14.61. 47,921 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 101,206. Isuzu Motors has a 52 week low of $12.05 and a 52 week high of $18.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 1.72. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.06 billion, a PE ratio of 11.33 and a beta of 0.56. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $13.89 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $15.25.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.19 by ($0.06). The company had revenue of $6.13 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.58 billion. Isuzu Motors had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 8.39%. On average, analysts predict that Isuzu Motors will post 1.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal 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.