Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest in the month of August. As of August 14th, there was short interest totaling 10,731 shares, a decrease of 39.6% from the July 30th total of 17,774 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 60,336 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Suzuki Motor Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:SZKMY traded up $1.75 during trading on Monday, reaching $55.85. 1,881 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 76,528. The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. Suzuki Motor has a fifty-two week low of $41.10 and a fifty-two week high of $64.94. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $50.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $49.89. The firm has a market cap of $26.94 billion, a PE ratio of 8.02 and a beta of 0.54.

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.39 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.61 by $0.78. The company had revenue of $10.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.96 billion. Suzuki Motor had a return on equity of 12.57% and a net margin of 7.85%.Suzuki Motor has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.464-5.464 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Suzuki Motor will post 7.23 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently weighed in on SZKMY shares. Zacks Research upgraded Suzuki Motor from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Citigroup upgraded Suzuki Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Suzuki Motor currently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

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.