Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?

Key Points

• Suzuki Motor shares gapped down from a prior close of $50.25 to open at $48.23, later trading near $50.10 on volume of 22,326 shares.
• Analyst sentiment remains favorable: Citigroup upgraded the stock to “strong buy,” while Zacks Research raised its rating to “hold”; MarketBeat reports a consensus rating of “Buy.”
• Suzuki exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $2.39 EPS versus $1.61 expected and $10.82 billion in revenue versus $9.96 billion forecast. The company has issued FY 2026 EPS guidance of 5.464.

Shares of Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY - Get Free Report) gapped down prior to trading on Tuesday. The stock had previously closed at $50.25, but opened at $48.23. Suzuki Motor shares last traded at $50.10, with a volume of 22,326 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on SZKMY shares. Citigroup upgraded shares of Suzuki Motor from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Suzuki Motor from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy".

Suzuki Motor Stock Up 0.3%

The stock has a market cap of $24.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.24 and a beta of 0.58. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $51.83 and a 200 day simple moving average of $49.02. The company has a quick ratio of 1.36, a current ratio of 1.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.61 by $0.78. The company had revenue of $10.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9.96 billion. Suzuki Motor had a return on equity of 12.49% and a net margin of 7.85%.Suzuki Motor has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.464-5.464 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Suzuki Motor will post 7.23 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Suzuki Motor

Suzuki Motor Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles and marine products. The company develops and sells compact cars, sport utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and outboard motors, with a focus on practical, fuel-efficient transportation.

Founded in 1909 by Michio Suzuki as a loom manufacturer, the company entered the automotive market in the 1950s and expanded its motorcycle business during the following decade. Suzuki has since built a global presence through manufacturing, sales and distribution operations in Japan and international markets, including India, Europe, Asia, Latin America and other regions.

Suzuki's automobile business is particularly prominent in India, where it operates through Maruti Suzuki India.

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