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Tesla Motors (TSLA) has a market cap of $31.5 billion. It rose by 4.0% and closed at $246.99 per share on April 4, 2016.

Harley-Davidson is set to release its 3Q16 earnings report on October 18, 2016. The company is the most popular heavyweight motorcycle brand in the world.

As of October 26, 2016, Tesla’s forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple was 26.4x.

Bunge North America, the North American operating segment of Bunge Limited (BG), announced that it had acquired Whole Harvest Foods.

The US nonalcoholic beverage market comprises categories like carbonated soft drinks, ready-to-drink tea and coffee, bottled water, sports drinks, and energy drinks.

According to data compiled by Reuters, 68% of analysts covering Harley-Davidson stock gave it “hold” recommendations.

Hershey plans to position dark chocolate as a lifestyle choice in the US. It has thus begun promoting its dark chocolate brands for specific consumption.

Monster Beverage’s (MNST) net sales in 1Q16 ended March 31, 2016, were $680.2 million, ahead of the consensus analyst sales estimate of $656.9 million.

Brunswick (BC) rose by 6.6% to close at $46.54 per share at the end of the fifth week of June 2016.

Nike (NKE) has a positive earnings surprise history. In simple terms, the company has beat Wall Street’s earnings estimates in the past several quarters.

Hershey has set a goal of sourcing 100% cocoa from certified cocoa farms. In fiscal 2014, it sourced 30% certified cocoa.

Another plant-based beverage acquisition made by Coca-Cola was that of Xiamen Culiangwang Beverage Technology Company in 2015.

In this part of the series, we’ll look at the important events for the week ahead, from May 22–26, 2017.

According to the latest Bloomberg consensus, 32% of analysts covering Ford rated it as a “buy,” 56% rated it as a “hold,” and three rated it as a “sell.”

Hershey is the fastest-growing confectionery company in China, and Hershey expects China to become its second-largest market behind the US by 2017.

According to the data compiled by Autodata, March 2018 US auto sales stood at 1.7 million vehicle units.

The First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto ETF (CARZ) is the most traded auto-focused ETF. The three-year return for the ETF is 48.32%. YTD, CARZ provided a return of 2.23%.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, Ford (F) reported automotive segment EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) of $1.1 billion, down 31.3% YoY.

In the fourth quarter, Harley-Davidson’s (HOG) gross profit from motorcycles and related products fell ~17.5% YoY (year-over-year) to $564 million from $320 million, reducing the segment’s gross margin YoY to 27.6% from 30.6%.

In 2018, a positive mix helped General Motors (GM) boost its revenue despite its declining sales volumes.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, General Motors’ (GM) revenue rose 1.8% YoY (year-over-year) to $38.4 billion.

In the fourth quarter, Tesla delivered 90,966 car units to customers with a huge 203.6 YoY increase.

In the third quarter, General Motors’ (GM) global market share fell to 8.6% from 10.0% in the third quarter of 2017.

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, vehicle sales in China were 2.29 million units in May, a 9.6% rise YoY.

Valuation multiples are often used by investors to compare auto companies similar in size or business nature.

According to Autodata, US auto sales fell 2.4% year-over-year in February.

In 2017, General Motors’ (GM) Chevrolet brand’s retail sales fell 1.0% YoY (year-over-year). Chevrolet’s total US sales also fell 1.5% YoY in the year.

AutoZone’s business segments AutoZone’s (AZO) results are divided into two business segments: the DIY (Do-it-yourself) segment and the Commercial or DIFM (Do-it-for-me) segment. The DIY segment, which targets retail customers, yields wider margins than DIFM. Let’s take a look how these business segments performed in 2Q18 and AutoZone’s other key growth priorities. DIY segment in 2Q18 AutoZone’s […]

In January 2018, total US auto sales rose about 1.0% YoY to 1.15 million vehicle units, reflecting a slower growth rate than China.

The company’s revenues from its largest market rose, but it couldn’t manage to post a stronger profitability from the region in the fourth quarter last year.

Last week, Fiat Chrysler stock (FCAU) continued to soar and posted solid weekly gains of 7.4%.

In December 2017, Toyota Motor (TM), the largest Japanese automaker, reported an 8.3% year-over-year (or YoY) decrease in its US sales volume to 222,985 units.

In 1Q17, Ford reported a gross profit margin of 10.3%. It reflected weakness compared to the gross margin of 14.1% in the same quarter the previous year.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index for November came in at 129.5, up from 126.2 in October.

According to data compiled by Reuters as of October 11, 25% of analysts covering Ford (F) stock have given it a “buy” recommendation.

Toyota Toyota (TM) is the second-largest auto manufacturer in the world after Volkswagen (VLKAY), according to 2016 global auto sales data. In 2008, Toyota became the world’s largest automaker by volume, despite being founded much later than legacy US auto giants (IYK) General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor (F). Recommendations on Toyota According to recent data […]

In this environment, green bonds could offer investors an option to hedge their portfolios against climate-related risk and enjoy a good risk-return profile.

Under Armour (UAA), which is covered by 35 Wall Street analysts, has ten “buy” recommendations, four “sell” recommendations, and 21 “hold” recommendations.

RL delivered better-than-expected earnings and in-line revenues, but its EPS fell 18% YoY to $1.86.

Tesla’s agreement with Panasonic for the solar energy business made it clear that their association isn’t just limited to cells and battery manufacturing.

In the last six years, Ford contributed ~$12.9 billion to its pension funds. It’s the main reason why it has a better-funded status than General Motors.

Molson Coors Brewing (TAP) rose by 2.7% to close at $100.74 per share at the end of the fifth week of June 2016.

The J.M. Smucker Company has made some key acquisitions since 2002. These acquisitions have brought in new brands, categories, and capabilities.

On June 15, the Coca-Cola Company (KO) announced a letter of intent to refranchise territories in most of the Memphis, Tennessee, market unit.

Honda (HMC) markets its products through an extensive sales network in the US. This network comprises ~1,040 independent local dealers for motorcycles, ~1,310 for automobiles, and ~8,200 for power products.

Honda Motor Company (HMC) is the second-largest Japanese automaker after Toyota and the world’s largest internal combustion engine manufacturer by volume. This series will help auto investors to become familiar with the key aspects of Honda’s business before investing in its stock and ADRs.

At the end of most recent reported quarter, Toyota’s interest coverage ratio was 80.6x. This is far better than the GM’s interest coverage ratio of 15.6x and Ford’s ratio of 14.1x.

In the last five fiscal years, Toyota’s Financial Services’s revenues have grown by 73%. Rising revenues for the TFS segment reflects optimism in Toyota’s overall sales pattern.

Toyota (TM) has become one of the top ten biggest advertising spenders in the US. The company spent 435 billion Japanese yen, or 1.6% of its revenues, on advertising and sales promotions during fiscal 2015.

Toyota established its US headquarters in 1982. It expanded into luxury cars in the 1980s, pickup trucks in the 1990s, and hybrids in the 2000s.