Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) Short Interest Up 81.6% in May

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

Suzuki Motor Price Performance

SZKMY opened at $47.17 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.74 and a quick ratio of 1.32. The company’s 50-day moving average is $46.13 and its 200 day moving average is $53.24. Suzuki Motor has a fifty-two week low of $41.10 and a fifty-two week high of $64.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.82 and a beta of 0.54.

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $1.76 earnings per share 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 analyst estimates of $10.60 billion. Suzuki Motor has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.020-5.020 EPS. Research analysts expect that Suzuki Motor will post 5.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Suzuki Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Suzuki Motor has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Suzuki Motor Company Profile

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.