- Suzuki reported an operating income of 142.14 billion yen and a net income of 102.03 billion yen for the first quarter.
- Total net sales reached 1.40 trillion yen, with the automobile business contributing 1.26 trillion yen, surpassing estimates of 1.24 trillion yen.
- The motorcycle business net sales stood at 104.80 billion yen, exceeding estimates of 96.2 billion yen.
- Marine business net sales were 31.87 billion yen.
- Suzuki maintains its 2026 forecast for operating income at 500 billion yen, net income at 320 billion yen, and net sales at 6.10 trillion yen.
- The company plans to keep a dividend of 45.00 yen.
- Consolidated revenue decreased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year.
- Operating profit declined by 9.8% year-on-year.
- While sales increased in Japan and Africa, they dropped in India and Europe, leading to an overall decline in global sales.
- The challenging market environment in India and the discontinuation of certain models like the Ignis in Europe were key factors in the sales decline.
- Profits grew in the motorcycle business due to increased unit sales in regions like India and Latin America.
- In the marine sector, sales rose in North America despite tariff challenges, and there were also sales and profit increases in Europe and Latin America.
- Investment analysts have issued 21 buy ratings and 2 hold ratings for Suzuki, with no sell recommendations.
Suzuki Motor on Smartkarma
Analyst coverage of Suzuki Motor on Smartkarma reveals a mix of bullish sentiments from top independent analysts. Sumeet Singh‘s ECM Weekly update on 22 April 2025 highlighted key events in the IPO and placement space, including Duality Biotherapeutics’ strong listing. Brian Freitas analyzed Suzuki Motor‘s underperformance compared to peers and the TOPIX index since a recent placement announcement, noting the near-zero U.S. market exposure as a key factor. Arun George provided a comprehensive overview of Suzuki Motor‘s secondary offering in conjunction with Tokio Marine & Sompo Japan Insurance, emphasizing the lack of immediate passive inflow impact due to the limited shares offered.
In another report, Arun George assessed Suzuki Motor‘s share performance following a secondary offering announcement, positioning it favorably among recent large placements despite underperforming the Nikkei index. Sumeet Singh discussed the relative correction in Suzuki Motor‘s shares due to the secondary offering, comparing the deal to past transactions and emphasizing the lack of a buyback in the current scenario. The collective analysis reflects a positive outlook on Suzuki Motor‘s strategic moves and market positioning amidst evolving ECM and event-driven developments tracked by these analysts on Smartkarma.
A look at Suzuki Motor Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 5 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 2 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts using the Smartkarma Smart Scores have given Suzuki Motor a positive long-term outlook. With a high Growth score of 5, the company is expected to expand and increase its market presence over time. This growth potential is further supported by a solid Value score of 4, indicating that Suzuki Motor is considered undervalued relative to its intrinsic worth.
While the company scored lower on Resilience and Momentum, with scores of 3 and 2 respectively, the overall positive outlook based on Value and Growth suggests that Suzuki Motor may be positioned for future success. Additionally, the Dividend score of 3 indicates that the company offers a reasonable dividend yield to investors, providing potential income alongside growth prospects. With its diverse production facilities across several countries, Suzuki Motor Corporation maintains a global presence in the automotive and motorcycle industry.
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