Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 27,261 shares, an increase of 1,309.6% from the April 30th total of 1,934 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 127,761 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have issued reports on SZKMY shares. Zacks Research downgraded Suzuki Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Dbs Bank upgraded Suzuki Motor to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Suzuki Motor Price Performance

SZKMY traded down $0.45 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $47.97. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 36,305 shares, compared to its average volume of 68,156. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $46.37 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $54.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.23, a current ratio of 1.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. Suzuki Motor has a 12 month low of $41.10 and a 12 month high of $64.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $23.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.96 and a beta of 0.50.

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $1.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.35. The firm had revenue of $11.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.60 billion. Suzuki Motor had a return on equity of 11.14% and a net margin of 6.97%.Suzuki Motor has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.020-5.020 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Suzuki Motor will post 5.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Suzuki Motor Company Profile

Suzuki Motor Corporation traces its roots to 1909 when Michio Suzuki founded Suzuki Loom Works; the company later entered motor vehicle production and was reorganized as an independent motor company in the mid-20th century. Headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, Suzuki has grown into a multinational manufacturer known for producing compact, fuel-efficient vehicles and a broad range of two- and four-wheeled products. The company has a long history in small-car and motorcycle design and has adapted its product portfolio over decades to serve both personal and light commercial transport markets.

Suzuki’s primary business activities include the design, manufacture and sale of automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and outboard motors, along with related parts and accessories.