Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) saw a large drop in short interest in August. As of August 14th, there was short interest totaling 27,594 shares, a drop of 76.3% from the July 30th total of 116,643 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 79,465 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Isuzu Motors Stock Performance

Shares of ISUZY opened at $13.87 on Friday. 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 50 day moving average price of $14.16 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $14.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.27 and a beta of 0.55. Isuzu Motors has a 52 week low of $12.05 and a 52 week high of $18.94.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $0.46 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $5.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.17 billion. Isuzu Motors had a return on equity of 8.67% and a net margin of 4.08%. Equities analysts forecast that Isuzu Motors will post 1.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ISUZY has been the subject of several research reports. Zacks Research raised shares of Isuzu Motors to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. UBS Group upgraded shares of Isuzu Motors from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Isuzu Motors 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.