Should I buy or sell AB Volvo (publ) stock right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AB Volvo (publ) in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" VLVLY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VLVLY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View VLVLY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

How have VLVLY shares performed in 2024?

AB Volvo (publ)'s stock was trading at $25.9450 at the start of the year. Since then, VLVLY stock has decreased by 0.1% and is now trading at $25.92. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting AB Volvo (publ)?

AB Volvo (publ) saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,300 shares, a drop of 56.1% from the March 15th total of 9,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 70,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. View AB Volvo (publ)'s Short Interest .

How were AB Volvo (publ)'s earnings last quarter?

AB Volvo (publ) (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) posted its earnings results on Friday, January, 26th. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $13.92 billion during the quarter. AB Volvo (publ) had a net margin of 9.01% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.62%.

How often does AB Volvo (publ) pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AB Volvo (publ)?

AB Volvo (publ) declared a dividend on Friday, March 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.718 per share on Friday, April 19th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of $0.50. Read our dividend analysis for VLVLY .

Is AB Volvo (publ) a good dividend stock?

AB Volvo (publ) (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.63%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.18%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VLVLY will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VLVLY .

How do I buy shares of AB Volvo (publ)?

Shares of VLVLY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does AB Volvo (publ) have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of AB Volvo (publ): AB Volvo Penta, JSC Volvo Vostok, Kommersiella Fordon Europa AB, Sotrof AB, UD Trucks Corporation, VFS Int Romania Leasing Operational, VFS Latvia SIA, VFS Servizi Financiari Spa, VNA Holding Inc., Volvo Automotive Finance (China) Ltd., Volvo Business Services AB, Volvo Bussar AB, Volvo China Investment Co Ltd., Volvo Construction Equipment AB, Volvo Danmark A/S, Volvo Equipamentos de Construcao, Volvo Financial Services AB, Volvo Group Insurance Försäkrings AB, Volvo Group Mexico SA, Volvo Group UK Ltd., Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, Volvo Holding Sverige AB, Volvo Information Technology AB, Volvo Information Technology GB Ltd., Volvo Italia Spa, Volvo Lastvagnar AB, Volvo Lastvagnar Sverige AB, Volvo Logistics AB, Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd., Volvo Norge AS, Volvo Parts AB, Volvo Powertrain AB, and Volvo Treasury AB. Read More

OTCMKTS:VLVLY

AB Volvo (publ) (VLVLY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$25.92

-0.26 (-0.99%)

(As of 04/18/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $25.66
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$26.77
50-Day Range: $24.85
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$30.00
52-Week Range: $18.27
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$30.14

Volume: 65,426 shs
Average Volume: 45,531 shs
Market Capitalization: $52.71 billion

P/E Ratio: 11.22
Dividend Yield: 1.62%
Price Target: N/A

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AB Volvo (publ) MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.00% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.81
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.69%
From $2.34 to $2.52 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.28 out of 5 stars

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for AB Volvo (publ).

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.00% of the outstanding shares of AB Volvo (publ) have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
AB Volvo (publ) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in AB Volvo (publ) has recently decreased by 56.12%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
AB Volvo (publ) pays a meaningful dividend of 1.63%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
AB Volvo (publ) does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of AB Volvo (publ) is 18.18%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, AB Volvo (publ) will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.67% next year. This indicates that AB Volvo (publ) will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for VLVLY.

3.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
AB Volvo (publ) has a news sentiment score of 0.81. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for AB Volvo (publ) this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
6 people have searched for VLVLY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added AB Volvo (publ) to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, AB Volvo (publ) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 0.02% of the stock of AB Volvo (publ) is held by institutions.

3.8

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for AB Volvo (publ) are expected to grow by 7.69% in the coming year, from $2.34 to $2.52 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of AB Volvo (publ) is 11.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.12.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of AB Volvo (publ) is 11.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 13.92.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
AB Volvo (publ) has a PEG Ratio of 0.66. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
AB Volvo (publ) has a P/B Ratio of 3.20. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About AB Volvo (publ) Stock (OTCMKTS:VLVLY)

AB Volvo (publ), together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines in Europe, the United States, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The company provides heavy-duty trucks for long-haulage and construction work and light-duty trucks for distribution purposes under the Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, Eicher, and Dongfeng Trucks brands; and city and intercity buses, coaches, and chassis under the Prevost and Volvo Bus brands. It offers road construction machine, haulers, wheel loaders, excavators, and compact equipment. In addition, the company offers engines and power solutions for leisure and commercial vessels, as well as for power generation, industrial, and off-highway applications under the Volvo Penta brand name. Further, it provides financing, insurance, rental, spare parts, repairs, preventive maintenance, service agreement, and assistance services. The company offers its products and services through a network of dealerships and workshops. It has a strategic alliance with Isuzu Motors within commercial vehicles; a partnership with Samsung SDI Co to develop batteries for its electric products; and an agreement with Aurora to develop autonomous trucks. AB Volvo (publ) was incorporated in 1915 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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VLVLY Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

Truck maker Volvo's profits drop less than expected as markets normalise

April 17, 2024 | reuters.com

Truck maker Volvo's Q1 adjusted operating profit beats expectations

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AB Volvo (publ) GAAP EPS of SEK6.92, revenue of SEK131.2B

April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

UPDATE 4-Truck maker Volvo's profits drop less than expected as markets normalise

April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Volvo Group - the first quarter 2024

April 13, 2024 | benzinga.com

Autonomous Trucking May Descend the Rabbit Hole of Local Politics

April 12, 2024 | reuters.com

UAW 'extremely disappointed' with Volvo's Mexico plant decision

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UPDATE 1-Truck maker Volvo to build new plant in Mexico

April 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Volvo Group to Increase North American Heavy Truck Production Capacity

April 11, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Volvo Group to Increase North American Heavy Truck Production Capacity

April 11, 2024 | reuters.com

Truck maker Volvo to build new plant in Mexico

April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

AB Volvo (publ) (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

April 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

AB Volvo (publ) (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

April 8, 2024 | reuters.com

Slovakia wins EU nod for $289 mln aid to Volvo's EV plant

April 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Volvo Cars Stock Up As EU Approves EUR 267 Mln Slovak State Aid Measure For New EV Plant

April 4, 2024 | cnbc.com

Volvo Cars up 6% to November highs on record sales month

April 4, 2024 | reuters.com

Volvo Cars March sales rise 25% year-on-year

April 3, 2024 | reuters.com

CMA CGM acquires 10% in stake in Volvo-Renault EV joint venture, Renault says

April 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Volvo AB's Dividend Analysis

March 27, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Annual General Meeting of AB Volvo

March 17, 2024 | investing.com

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March 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

AB Volvo: Aftermarket Will Come In Clutch

March 13, 2024 | reuters.com

Renault expects closing of electric vans JV with Volvo and CMA CGM by early April

March 12, 2024 | reuters.com

Truck maker Volvo slows production and cuts 250 jobs, daily GP reports

March 11, 2024 | reuters.com

Volvo invests in, taps Breathe Battery tech for 30% faster EV charging

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/26/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/19 Dividend: 4/01/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/19/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
Industry: Motor vehicles & car bodies
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:VLVLY
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 753762
Web: www.volvogroup.com
Phone: (463) 166-0000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 102,155
Year Founded: 1927

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.31
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.22
Forward P/E Ratio: 11.08
P/E Growth: 0.66
Net Income: $4.70 billion
Net Margins: 9.01%
Pretax Margin: 11.18%
Return on Equity: 28.62%
Return on Assets: 7.42%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.76
Current Ratio: 1.20
Quick Ratio: 0.88

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $52.11 billion
Price / Sales: 1.01
Cash Flow: $2.62 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.91
Book Value: $8.10 per share
Price / Book: 3.20

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,033,450,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $52.71 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.40

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Key Executives

Mr. Martin Lundstedt M.Sc. (Age 57)
CEO, President, Member of the Group Executive Board & Director
Comp: $38.92M
Mr. Mats Backman (Age 56)
Executive VP of Group Finance, CFO & Member of Group Executive Board
Mr. Joachim Rosenberg (Age 54)
Executive VP of Strategic Initiatives, Member of Group Executive Board & President of Volvo Energy
Ms. Kina Wileke (Age 50)
Executive VP of Group Communication & Member of the Group Executive Board
Mr. Bruno Blin (Age 61)
Executive VP of Volvo Group, President Renault Trucks & Member of the Group Executive Board
Mr. Scott Rafkin (Age 55)
Executive VP, Chief Digital Officer & Member of Executive Board
Mr. Roger Alm (Age 62)
Executive VP, Member of Group Executive Board & President of Volvo Trucks
Ms. Andrea Fuder M.Sc (Age 57)
MBA, Chief Purchasing Officer, EVP of Group Trucks Purchasing & Member of the Group Executive Board
Mr. Lars Stenqvist (Age 57)
CTO, Executive VP of Group Trucks Technology & Member of the Group Executive Board
Mr. Melker Jernberg (Age 56)
Executive VP, Member of Group Executive Board & President of Volvo Construction Equipment

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Should I Buy AB Volvo (publ) Stock? VLVLY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AB Volvo (publ):

AB Volvo (publ) has a diversified product portfolio including trucks, buses, construction equipment, and engines, providing exposure to multiple sectors within the transportation and industrial markets.
The company has a strong global presence with operations in Europe, the United States, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, allowing it to capitalize on various regional market opportunities.
Recent strategic alliances and partnerships with companies like Isuzu Motors, Samsung SDI Co, and Aurora demonstrate AB Volvo's commitment to innovation and staying competitive in the evolving automotive industry.
AB Volvo (publ) offers a range of services beyond product sales, such as financing, insurance, rental, and maintenance, enhancing customer loyalty and generating additional revenue streams.
Considering the recent positive performance of the company, investors may find AB Volvo (publ) stock price attractive for potential capital appreciation.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in AB Volvo (publ) for these reasons:

The motor vehicles industry, in which AB Volvo operates, is highly competitive and cyclical, subject to economic downturns and fluctuations in demand, which could impact the company's financial performance.
Volatility in commodity prices, particularly in raw materials like steel and aluminum, can affect AB Volvo's production costs and profitability, leading to margin pressures.
Regulatory changes related to emissions standards and environmental policies may require significant investments in research and development to comply, potentially impacting AB Volvo's bottom line.
Global geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions could disrupt AB Volvo's supply chain and international operations, leading to operational challenges and increased costs.
Investors should carefully monitor macroeconomic indicators and industry trends to assess the potential risks associated with investing in AB Volvo (publ) amidst a dynamic market environment.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these AB Volvo (publ) pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

VLVLY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell AB Volvo (publ) stock right now?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AB Volvo (publ) in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" VLVLY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VLVLY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How have VLVLY shares performed in 2024?: AB Volvo (publ)'s stock was trading at $25.9450 at the start of the year. Since then, VLVLY stock has decreased by 0.1% and is now trading at $25.92.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting AB Volvo (publ)?: AB Volvo (publ) saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,300 shares, a drop of 56.1% from the March 15th total of 9,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 70,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.
View AB Volvo (publ)'s Short Interest.
How were AB Volvo (publ)'s earnings last quarter?: AB Volvo (publ) (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) posted its earnings results on Friday, January, 26th. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $13.92 billion during the quarter. AB Volvo (publ) had a net margin of 9.01% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.62%.

How often does AB Volvo (publ) pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AB Volvo (publ)?: AB Volvo (publ) declared a dividend on Friday, March 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.718 per share on Friday, April 19th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of $0.50.
Read our dividend analysis for VLVLY.
Is AB Volvo (publ) a good dividend stock?: AB Volvo (publ) (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.63%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.18%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VLVLY will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for VLVLY.
How do I buy shares of AB Volvo (publ)?: Shares of VLVLY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does AB Volvo (publ) have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of AB Volvo (publ): AB Volvo Penta, JSC Volvo Vostok, Kommersiella Fordon Europa AB, Sotrof AB, UD Trucks Corporation, VFS Int Romania Leasing Operational, VFS Latvia SIA, VFS Servizi Financiari Spa, VNA Holding Inc., Volvo Automotive Finance (China) Ltd., Volvo Business Services AB, Volvo Bussar AB, Volvo China Investment Co Ltd., Volvo Construction Equipment AB, Volvo Danmark A/S, Volvo Equipamentos de Construcao, Volvo Financial Services AB, Volvo Group Insurance Försäkrings AB, Volvo Group Mexico SA, Volvo Group UK Ltd., Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, Volvo Holding Sverige AB, Volvo Information Technology AB, Volvo Information Technology GB Ltd., Volvo Italia Spa, Volvo Lastvagnar AB, Volvo Lastvagnar Sverige AB, Volvo Logistics AB, Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd., Volvo Norge AS, Volvo Parts AB, Volvo Powertrain AB, and Volvo Treasury AB.
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This page (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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