Toyota (TM, $119.08) ups investment to $13 billion; will help add ~600 jobs
Japanese automaker giant, Toyota, is increasing its investment in the U.S. by nearly 30% to $13 billion by 2021. This expansion is in-line with the company’s 2017 pledge of investing $10 billion in U.S. factories over the course of five years.
This new plan will have some employment benefits also. Foremost, it is expected to add ~600 jobs at U.S. manufacturing facilities. It will also increase its production capacity through factory renovation in locations like Huntsville, Alabama; Buffalo, West Virginia; Troy, Missouri; and Jackson, Tennessee.
To implement the plan, the company will need to ramp up production of fuel-efficient vehicles. Toyota said it will produce hybrid versions of the RAV4 crossover and Lexus ES luxury sedan in Kentucky for the first time.
TM sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for TM moved above the 200-day moving average on March 06, 2025. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on March 05, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on TM as a result. In of 88 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for TM just turned positive on March 05, 2025. Looking at past instances where TM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 51 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
TM moved above its 50-day moving average on March 05, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TM advanced for three days, in of 333 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
The 10-day moving average for TM crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 20, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
TM broke above its upper Bollinger Band on March 05, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.517) is normal, around the industry mean (6.202). P/E Ratio (11.020) is within average values for comparable stocks, (17.826). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.449) is also within normal values, averaging (5.723). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.042) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.135) is also within normal values, averaging (77.712).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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