Toyota Q3 EPS Beats Estimates; 2 Sell, 3 Buy Ratings Result in Hold Consensus

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Seven analysts rate Toyota with an average “Hold” recommendation, comprising two sell, two hold and three buy ratings, MarketBeat reports. Toyota reported Q3 EPS of $4.85 beating the $3.36 estimate and revenue of $81.22 billion versus $79.06 billion, and set FY 2026 EPS guidance at 15.249.

1. Analysts Rating Consensus

Toyota Motor Corporation has received an average recommendation of “Hold” from seven research firms currently covering the stock. Among these, two analysts have issued sell ratings, two maintain a hold stance, and three recommend buying the shares. Notable recent changes include Erste Group Bank upgrading its view from hold to buy on October 31 and Zacks Research downgrading the company from hold to strong sell on October 27.

2. Balance Sheet and Financial Ratios

As of the most recent filings, Toyota carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, reflecting moderate leverage relative to shareholders’ equity. The company’s quick ratio stands at 1.10 and its current ratio at 1.25, indicating sufficient short-term liquidity to cover current liabilities. These metrics underscore Toyota’s solid financial position amidst ongoing global supply chain pressures.

3. Q2 Earnings Performance and FY2026 Guidance

In its latest quarterly report, Toyota delivered earnings per share of ¥4.85, comfortably surpassing analysts’ consensus estimate of ¥3.36. Quarterly revenue reached ¥81.22 billion, topping the forecast of ¥79.06 billion. Net margin for the period was 9.33% and return on equity 12.32%. Looking ahead, Toyota reaffirmed its full-year 2026 EPS guidance at ¥15.249, while external analysts predict full-year EPS of ¥19.76.

4. Institutional Investor Activity

Several large investment firms adjusted their Toyota holdings during the recent quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management increased its stake by over 200%, adding more than 172,000 shares. Orion Portfolio Solutions boosted its position by more than sevenfold, acquiring over 128,000 shares. Fisher Asset Management raised its stake marginally by 1.7%, now holding in excess of 6.8 million shares. Meanwhile, Clark Capital Management and Franklin Resources expanded their positions by 46.2% and 1,509.1%, respectively.

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