Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Trading Down 5.4% Following Weak Earnings

Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) shares traded down 5.4% on Monday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as low as $14.6650 and last traded at $14.6650. Approximately 5,424 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 93% from the average session volume of 80,746 shares. The stock had previously closed at $15.51.

The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by ($0.01). Isuzu Motors had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 8.39%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on ISUZY shares. UBS Group upgraded Isuzu Motors from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Isuzu Motors to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Nomura downgraded 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 given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Isuzu Motors presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Isuzu Motors Price Performance

The firm has a 50-day moving average of $14.05 and a 200 day moving average of $15.10. The company has a market capitalization of $10.10 billion, a PE ratio of 11.37 and a beta of 0.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 1.72 and a quick ratio of 1.10.

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.