Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Shares Gap Up – Here’s What Happened

Shares of Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $13.42, but opened at $14.0650. Isuzu Motors shares last traded at $14.0720, with a volume of 4,566 shares changing hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. UBS Group raised shares of Isuzu Motors to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Zacks Research raised shares of Isuzu Motors to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Nomura lowered shares of Isuzu Motors from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold”.

Isuzu Motors Trading Down 0.9%

The company has a market cap of $9.57 billion, a PE ratio of 10.77 and a beta of 0.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $14.11 and a 200-day simple moving average of $15.42.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $6.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.58 billion. Isuzu Motors had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 8.46%. On average, analysts predict that Isuzu Motors Ltd. will post 1.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Isuzu Motors Company Profile

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.