Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Upgraded to Hold at Zacks Research

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) was upgraded by equities researchers at Zacks Research to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on ISUZY. Nomura lowered shares of Isuzu Motors from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. UBS Group upgraded shares of Isuzu Motors from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Isuzu Motors Stock Down 3.3%

ISUZY opened at $13.31 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $14.22 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $15.49. Isuzu Motors has a 52 week low of $11.75 and a 52 week high of $18.94. The company has a market capitalization of $9.17 billion, a PE ratio of 10.32 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.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.19 by ($0.06). Isuzu Motors had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 8.46%. The company had revenue of $6.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.58 billion. Analysts forecast that Isuzu Motors will post 1.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Isuzu Motors

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.