Komatsu Ltd. (OTCMKTS:KMTUY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Komatsu Ltd. (OTCMKTS:KMTUY) was the target of a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 238,798 shares, an increase of 395.8% from the February 26th total of 48,166 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 288,315 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days. Based on an average daily volume of 288,315 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Komatsu Stock Up 2.5%

Shares of KMTUY stock traded up $0.96 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $39.78. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 83,627 shares, compared to its average volume of 118,003. Komatsu has a 52-week low of $24.75 and a 52-week high of $52.74. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $43.32 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 2.03. The stock has a market cap of $37.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.62, a PEG ratio of 6.38 and a beta of 0.97.

Komatsu (OTCMKTS:KMTUY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The industrial products company reported $0.68 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.08. Komatsu had a return on equity of 11.73% and a net margin of 9.82%.The company had revenue of $6.70 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $977.56 billion. Komatsu has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.280-2.280 EPS. Research analysts predict that Komatsu will post 2.73 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Komatsu from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 19th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Komatsu Company Profile

Komatsu Ltd. (OTCMKTS: KMTUY) is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of construction, mining and industrial equipment. Founded in the early 20th century in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, the company has grown into a global supplier of heavy machinery and related services for industries including construction, mining, forestry and infrastructure development.

Komatsu’s product lineup covers a broad range of mobile and stationary equipment, including hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, rigid and articulated dump trucks, dozers, compact equipment, and specialized mining machines for both surface and underground operations.