Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) Shares Climb 10.2% on Strong Earnings

Shares of Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) rose 10.2% on Thursday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock traded as high as $220.00 and last traded at $219.8040. Approximately 234,993 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 39% from the average daily volume of 382,437 shares. The stock had previously closed at $199.46.

The company reported $4.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.37 by $0.73. Toyota Motor had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.61%. The firm had revenue of $87.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $84.74 billion.

Toyota Motor News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Toyota Motor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Toyota reported quarterly EPS of $4.10, above the $3.37 consensus, and revenue of $87.97 billion, exceeding estimates. First-half operating profit rose 34%, supported by a weaker yen and cost reductions, helping prompt a higher fiscal 2027 profit forecast. Reuters article
• Positive Sentiment: Stronger hybrid sales and expanded shareholder returns also supported investor enthusiasm after the results. Zacks article
• Neutral Sentiment: Toyota announced that Ted Ogawa will return to Japan as a senior fellow, with Mark Templin set to become president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America on January 1, 2027. The planned succession provides continuity, but its financial effect is unclear. Toyota Motor North America announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Toyota trimmed its annual sales-revenue forecast even as it raised profit guidance. The divergence signals that stronger margins and cost control—not higher expected sales—are driving the improved profit outlook. RTTNews article

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently weighed in on TM. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Toyota Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 18th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Toyota Motor from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Toyota Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 29th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $290.00.

Institutional Trading of Toyota Motor

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Toyota Motor by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 7,296,591 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,336,006,000 after acquiring an additional 94,468 shares during the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its stake in Toyota Motor by 19.0% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 237,220 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,888,000 after purchasing an additional 37,893 shares during the last quarter. Live Oak Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Toyota Motor in the second quarter valued at approximately $6,081,000. Quantinno Capital Management LP boosted its holdings in Toyota Motor by 28.7% in the first quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 157,114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,380,000 after purchasing an additional 35,025 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in Toyota Motor by 176.2% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 48,506 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,881,000 after purchasing an additional 30,943 shares during the last quarter. 1.48% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Toyota Motor Price Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $281.13 billion, a PE ratio of 9.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.00. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $193.24 and its 200 day simple moving average is $198.59.

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