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Analyzing the Recent Trend in GM’s Revenue
In the fourth quarter of 2018, General Motors’ (GM) revenue rose 1.8% YoY (year-over-year) to $38.4 billion. Consumer
The Top Five Investors in NIO, the ‘Tesla of China’
According to Reuters, Baillie Gifford was the largest investor in NIO as of December 31. Company & Industry Overviews
Analyzing the Trends in Tesla’s Valuation Multiples in Q1
Tesla is still a growth company, unlike other legacy auto companies, which have proven track records spanning decades. Company & Industry Overviews
3 Things Elon Musk Said Today That You Might Have Missed
Early this morning, before the market opened, Musk revealed that TSLA is reducing its full-time workforce by 7%. Company & Industry Overviews
Why Tesla Stock Fell More than 8% on January 18
At 6:46 AM EST on January 18, Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 8.4% in the pre-market session from the previous day’s closing. Consumer
Is Ferrari’s Growth in China Enough to Please Investors?
In the third quarter, Ferrari (RACE) reported net revenue of 838 million euros, or ~$956 million. Consumer
Is GM’s Dropping Global Market Share a Concern?
In the third quarter, General Motors’ (GM) global market share fell to 8.6% from 10.0% in the third quarter of 2017. Consumer
Here’s How GM Managed to End Its Negative Revenue Trend in Q3
In the third quarter, General Motors’ (GM) revenue stood at $35.8 billion, an increase of about 6.4% from $33.6 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2017. Consumer
Vehicle Sales in China: May Was Strong
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, vehicle sales in China were 2.29 million units in May, a 9.6% rise YoY. Consumer
Comparing the Auto Industry’s Valuation Multiples
Valuation multiples are often used by investors to compare auto companies similar in size or business nature. Consumer
A Look at Toyota’s Fiscal 2018 Revenue from North America
Toyota Motor’s (TM) vehicle sales in North America fell 1.1% YoY (year-over-year) to 2.8 million units in fiscal 2018. Earnings Report
What Factors Boosted Toyota’s Fiscal 2018 Revenue?
In 2017, Toyota Motor (TM) was the third-largest automaker by volume in the world after Renault-Nissan Alliance and Volkswagen (VLKAY). Consumer
Comparing Auto Industry Valuation Multiples
In the auto sector, valuation multiples are used by investors to compare companies that are similar in size or business. Consumer
Ford Reported 11th Consecutive Month of F-Series Sales Gains
In March 2018, Ford Motor Company’s (F) F-Series truck US sales totaled 87,000 units, reflecting a sales rise of ~7% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis. Company & Industry Overviews
Analyzing Toyota’s Recent Financial Performance
In its fiscal 3Q18 (which ended December 31, 2018), Toyota’s adjusted earnings rose 97.4% year-over-year to ~315 JPY (or Japanese yen). Company & Industry Overviews
How Ford’s Key Brands Performed in China in February 2018
In 4Q17, Ford Motor Company’s (F) Asia-Pacific region’s revenue rose 11% YoY (year-over-year). Consumer
How Foreign Automakers’ Stock Has Fared in March 2018
According to Autodata, US auto sales fell 2.4% year-over-year in February. Company & Industry Overviews
A Closer Look at GM’s US Sales by Brand in February 2018
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. Consumer
Fiat Chrysler’s European Sales Rose in January 2018
In January 2018, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCAU) total European sales reached ~85,000 vehicle units. Consumer
Comparing China and US Vehicle Sales in January 2018
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. Consumer
Fiat Chrysler Stock Began 2018 with a Bang after a Solid 2017
Last week, Fiat Chrysler stock (FCAU) continued to soar and posted solid weekly gains of 7.4%. Company & Industry Overviews
Why Toyota’s US Sales Continued to Drop in December 2017
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. Materials
Commodities that Pulled Down CSX’s Carload Traffic in Week 52
Rail giant CSX (CSX) reported double-digit carload traffic loss in the 52nd week of 2017. The company’s carload traffic slumped 15.7% that week. Company & Industry Overviews
Analyzing General Motors’ Falling Revenues in 2017
In the third quarter of 2017, General Motors’ revenues stood at $33.6 billion, demonstrating a massive drop of 13.5% compared to $38.9 billion in 3Q17. Company & Industry Overviews
Key Factors Impacted Ford’s Profit Margins
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. Company & Industry Overviews
Tracing Sony’s Return to Its Aibo Robot Dog Business
Sony’s original Aibo sold for between $600 and over $2,000. The new Aibo starts at $1,700, a price that puts the product in the range of competitors. Consumer
How Toyota’s Profit Margins Trended in Fiscal 2Q18
In fiscal 2Q18, Toyota reported a flat operating margin of 7.3% compared to 7.3% in the same quarter the previous year. Consumer
Key Support and Resistance in Tesla Stock after Its 3Q17 Results
The majority of analysts are suggesting a “hold” on Tesla at the moment. Macroeconomic Analysis
Japanese Yen Is Expected to Depreciate More
Since the Japanese election results, the Japanese yen has depreciated. The Bank of Japan is expected to continue the accommodative policy. Consumer
What Do Analysts Recommend for Honda Motor in October 2017?
According to analysts’ consensus data, 41% of analysts covering Honda Motor Company (HMC) gave it a “buy” recommendation on October 11. Consumer
Why Many Analysts Aren’t Positive on Ford in October 2017
According to data compiled by Reuters as of October 11, 25% of analysts covering Ford (F) stock have given it a “buy” recommendation. Real Insights
Green Bond Drivers: The Same as Conventional Bonds
Green bonds are used by organizations worldwide to fund environmentally sustainable projects such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean water. Company & Industry Overviews
Here’s What Ford F-Series August Sales Mean for Investors
In August 2017, Ford Motor’s (F) F-Series truck US sales were 77,007 units with a handsome rise of 15.0% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis. Consumer
Analysts’ Recommendations for Toyota in August 2017
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 […] Company & Industry Overviews
NVIDIA’s Strategy to Boost the Adoption of Autonomous Cars
NVIDIA is partnering with auto suppliers like Bosch, truck companies like PACCAR, and mid-tier carmakers like Toyota (TM) to increase the adoption of AI car platforms. Earnings Report
Why Toyota’s Fiscal 2017 Revenues Fell
In the calendar year 2016, Toyota (TM) stood as the second-largest automaker by volume in the world after Volkswagen (VLKAY). Miscellaneous
Comparing Norfolk Southern’s Intermodal Traffic with CSX’s
Norfolk Southern’s intermodal traffic Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) total intermodal traffic rose 6.5% in the week ended April 29, 2017. Its volumes reached ~78,000 containers. Norfolk’s container traffic rose 5.6%, and its trailer traffic rose 15.6% YoY (year-over-year) to nearly 6,900 units, compared with 5,900 units in the week ended April 30, 2016. Since the beginning of […] Macroeconomic Analysis
Behind Norfolk Southern’s Intermodal Volumes in the 8th Week
NSC’s total intermodal traffic rose 4.3% in the week ended February 25, 2017, reaching ~78,000 containers and trailers. Macroeconomic Analysis
Why the Bank of Japan Wants to Overshoot Its Inflation Commitment
One of the key features of Japan’s new monetary policy framework is its inflation-overshooting commitment. Macroeconomic Analysis
Why Haruhiko Kuroda Says Japan Is out of Deflation
According to Kuroda, “Japan’s economic activity and prices, as well as financial conditions, have improved substantially, and Japan’s economy is no longer in deflation.” Company & Industry Overviews
How Did Ford Motor Perform in August 2016?
Ford Motor fell by 1.3% to close at $12.44 per share on September 1, 2016. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -0.24%, 2.6%, and -6.7%. Consumer
Is Ford Maintaining the Right Balance between Retail and Fleet Sales?
In July 2016, Ford’s fleet sales rose by 6% YoY to 55,321 units, whereas its retail vehicle sales fell by 6% YoY to 161,158 units. Company & Industry Overviews
Danaher’s Journey from Corporate Raider to Corporate Statesman
Danaher (DHR) was the brainchild of brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales. It was incorporated as a holding company in 1984. Company & Industry Overviews
How Ford Motor Performed in July 2016
Ford Motor (F) has a market cap of $47.6 billion. It fell by 4.3% to close at $11.94 per share on August 2, 2016. Consumer
What Drove General Motors’ Revenues Higher in 2Q16?
In 2Q16, General Motors’ (GM) revenues came in at $42.4 billion. This reflects an increase of 11.1% over $38.2 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Consumer
Can Ford Sustain Its Revenue Growth?
In 1Q16, Ford (F) reported an 11.3% year-over-year (or YoY) rise in its global revenue, which was $37.7 billion compared to $33.9 billion in 2Q15. Company & Industry Overviews
Why Did Honda Motor’s Stock Rise ~3% on July 11?
Honda Motor (HMC) has a market cap of $45.2 billion. It rose by 2.8% to close at $25.78 per share on July 11, 2016. Company & Industry Overviews
Why Did Toyota Motor Recall Its Vehicles?
Toyota Motor (TM) has a market cap of $158.3 billion. It fell 0.41% to close at $99.85 per share on June 28. Macroeconomic Analysis
Auto Industry Indicators: What Do Recent Vehicle Sales Data Suggest?
The US auto industry has witnessed good times in the past couple of years. In 2015, US auto sales were at their highest, with 17.4 million vehicles sold. Company & Industry Overviews
An Investor’s Guide to Honda’s Valuation
On June 10, 2016, Honda had a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 3.2x for the next 12 months.
