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

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 27,261 shares, an increase of 1,309.6% from the April 30th total of 1,934 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 127,761 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Suzuki Motor Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of SZKMY stock traded up $0.80 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $49.35. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 71,953 shares, compared to its average volume of 87,585. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $46.36 and its 200-day simple moving average is $54.17. Suzuki Motor has a 52 week low of $41.10 and a 52 week high of $64.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 1.66. The company has a market cap of $23.80 billion, a PE ratio of 8.18 and a beta of 0.50.

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.35. Suzuki Motor had a return on equity of 11.14% and a net margin of 6.97%.The business had revenue of $11.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.60 billion. Suzuki Motor has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.020-5.020 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Suzuki Motor will post 5.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

SZKMY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Zacks Research lowered Suzuki Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Dbs Bank raised Suzuki Motor to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

About Suzuki Motor

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.