Short Interest in Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) Increases By 81.6%

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of May. As of May 29th, there was short interest totaling 49,493 shares, a growth of 81.6% from the May 14th total of 27,261 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 154,377 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s shares are short sold.

Suzuki Motor Price Performance

Suzuki Motor stock opened at $47.17 on Monday. 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 12-month low of $41.10 and a 12-month high of $64.94. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $46.13 and its 200 day moving average is $53.24. The company has a market capitalization of $22.75 billion, a PE ratio of 7.82 and a beta of 0.54.

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $1.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.35. Suzuki Motor had a net margin of 6.97% and a return on equity of 11.00%. The company 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, sell-side analysts predict that Suzuki Motor will post 5.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Zacks Research lowered shares of Suzuki Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average 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.