Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Raised to “Hold” at Zacks Research

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

ISUZY has been the topic of a number of other research reports. UBS Group raised Isuzu Motors from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Nomura lowered Isuzu Motors from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Isuzu Motors currently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Isuzu Motors Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:ISUZY opened at $13.31 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.67 and a quick ratio of 1.02. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $14.22 and its 200-day moving average price is $15.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.17 billion, a PE ratio of 10.32 and a beta of 0.54. Isuzu Motors has a 1 year low of $11.75 and a 1 year high of $18.94.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last issued its quarterly 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 analyst estimates of $5.58 billion. Isuzu Motors had a return on equity of 8.46% and a net margin of 3.90%. As a group, equities research analysts expect 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.