Nvidia (NVDA -1.01%) stock is up 12% year-to-date, outperforming the Nasdaq's roughly 9% return at the time of writing, but the company is not sitting still. With competition in the semiconductor industry heating up, CEO Jensen Huang wants to keep Nvidia at the frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
In that effort, Huang is positioning the company to lead the race in physical AI, including robots. He recently met with the leaders of several Japanese industrial giants -- including Toyota, Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Fanuc, and Kioxia -- to discuss how they can implement physical AI in their factories.
As Huang stated, "The next frontier of AI is in the physical world, and this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Japan." Three major robotics and automation players -- Kawasaki, Fanuc, and Yaskawa -- are already using Nvidia's technology. This all fits with its strategy to be at the center of every major transition in the world of computing.
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What does this mean for Nvidia's prospects? Nvidia has changed how it will report its financial results to align with its future growth drivers. Based on this new reporting framework, the data center segment reported revenue of $75 billion last quarter, up 92% year over year. The new edge computing segment (robotics, automotive, and PCs) is small by comparison, generating only $6.4 billion in revenue, up 29%.
Physical AI is not going to move the needle for the stock right now. In data center, management expects to book $1 trillion in revenue from its Blackwell and Rubin chips from 2025 through calendar 2027. Its chips and networking products for AI data centers are still its main growth drivers.
But in the long run, physical AI is the next logical step for this technology, and that spells significant growth potential for Nvidia's edge computing business. Similar to its strategy in data centers, Nvidia has put together a full-stack offering that includes its DGX computing systems (Blackwell/Vera Rubin), its Jetson robotics computing platform, and Cosmos for simulating the physical world to accelerate robot development.
As Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom try to chip away at Nvidia's lead in data centers, Huang is positioning the company for the next big transition in AI. Nvidia's tailored computing solutions for specific industries such as manufacturing give it a competitive advantage. So do its relationships with enterprises and AI researchers around the world.
The recent announcements out of Japan are bullish for Nvidia's long-term prospects, but the data center business will remain the key catalyst for the stock in the near term. The shares do look attractive right now, trading at just 23 times forward earnings, with analysts projecting around 44% annualized earnings growth over the next few years. Investors don't seem to be paying any premium for the long-tail growth potential of the physical AI market over the next few decades.
John Ballard has positions in Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Fanuc. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
The math has never been kinder to legacy automakers, and it has never mattered less to Tesla’s stock. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA | TSLA Price Prediction) carried a market capitalization of $1.423 trillion as of July 21, 2026, per FactSet data cited by the Wall Street Journal. The combined market cap of the next 37 largest consumer vehicle and parts manufacturers on that same date was $1.415 trillion, a list that includes Toyota, BYD, Ferrari, General Motors, Ford, and Hyundai. Tesla alone is worth slightly more than all of them put together.
The Profit Gap Behind the Valuation Gap Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) reported net income attributable to owners of the parent of $25.45 billion for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Guidance for the current fiscal year points to roughly $23.8 billion, down about 25% year over year, largely attributed to U.S. tariff pressure. Tesla, by comparison, posted full-year 2025 GAAP net income of $3.8 billion and non-GAAP net income of $5.9 billion. Using Toyota’s guided fiscal figure against Tesla’s GAAP result produces the roughly 6.3x gap referenced in the headline. Toyota’s calendar-year 2025 net income of approximately $31.45 billion would push the ratio closer to 8x.
Toyota also absorbed a direct hit from trade policy. The company disclosed that U.S. tariffs negatively impacted FY2026 operating income by $8.81 billion, and its North America segment swung to an operating loss of $1.23 billion.
A Gap That Keeps Widening The “worth more than the competition combined” phenomenon is not new, but the scope has expanded. At the end of 2020, Tesla’s market cap was $0.669 trillion versus $0.663 trillion combined for just the next 7 largest automakers. Five years later, it takes 37 rivals to match Tesla’s market value.
Per-Vehicle Economics Are Converging As a separate data point, per-vehicle profitability tells its own story. Tesla’s profit per vehicle fell to about $2,140 in Q1 2026, down roughly 40% from $3,438 in the same period in 2025. Toyota’s profit per unit for the comparable period was reported at roughly $2,078, nearly matching Tesla’s.
Scale Still Belongs to the Incumbents Tesla’s full-year 2025 revenue was $94,827,000,000. Toyota’s FY2026 consolidated revenue was $323.62 billion, with $132.70 billion from North America alone. Tesla trades at a trailing P/E of 346; Toyota trades at 10.
What Investors Are Actually Pricing Tesla shares are down 28.91% year to date through July 23, 2026, following an earnings report in which non-GAAP EPS of $0.33 missed the $0.5367 estimate by 38.51% and operating margin compressed to 1.4%. Management framed the spending surge as a bridge to a different business, telling investors that “Over time, Tesla expects hardware-related profits to be accompanied by an acceleration of AI, software, and fleet-based profits.” That is the bet embedded in the market cap, priced against future earnings power rather than the current-year income statement.
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Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) closed at $176.80 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.75% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.21% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.97%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 2.15%.
The stock of company has risen by 7.26% in the past month, leading the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 4.95% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Toyota Motor Corporation in its upcoming earnings disclosure.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $20.99 per share and revenue of $325.34 billion, indicating changes of +7.04% and -3.29%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Toyota Motor Corporation. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
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The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.5% lower. Toyota Motor Corporation is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, Toyota Motor Corporation is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.57. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 9.67.
The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 188, positioning it in the bottom 24% of all 250+ industries.
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Updated 2027 Sequoia Design Features a Sharper, More Assertive Exterior Newly Available Trailhunter Package Offers Factory-Built Overlanding Capability Latest Toyota Audio Multimedia System Now Features a Standard 14-inch Screen Standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 Full 2027 Sequoia Details Will be Announced Fall of 2026 PLANO, Texas, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota is enhancing Sequoia for 2027, bringing a fresh new look, advanced technology and expanded capability to better serve active families and adventure-minded customers. Sharing the same spirit of toughness and authenticity that defines Toyota's truck lineup, the updated Sequoia brings a more refined and confident presence to the full-size SUV segment while reinforcing the versatility that makes it uniquely suited to both everyday driving and outdoor exploration.
El diseño exterior actualizado se caracteriza por un diseño más definido y determinado El nuevo paquete Trailhunter amplía las prestaciones todoterreno integradas de fábrica La última versión del sistema multimedia Toyota Audio ahora viene de serie con una pantalla de 14 pulgadas Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 estándar Está previsto que los detalles completos del modelo Tundra 2027 se den a conocer durante el otoño de 2026 , /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Toyota presenta una versión actualizada del modelo Tundra para 2027, con un diseño audaz actualizado, tecnología mejorada y más prestaciones gracias a la incorporación del nuevo paquete Trailhunter. La actualización de esta camioneta Tundra se basa en los comentarios de los clientes y en el estudio continuo de cómo viven, trabajan y exploran sus propietarios; asimismo, refleja la misión constante de Toyota de fabricar vehículos de tamaño completo que refuercen el vínculo entre los estilos de vida activos y la capacidad auténtica de una camioneta.
El nuevo modelo Tundra 2027 de Toyota se estrena con un diseño robusto y renovado, tecnología innovadora y el nuevo paquete Trailhunter La camioneta Tundra 2027 fue desarrollada por los equipos de Toyota Motor North America, incluida la división de investigación de diseño CALTY de Toyota en Ann Arbor, Michigan, y presenta un diseño frontal más moderno y funcional que destaca la solidez, el rendimiento y la autenticidad. El diseño actualizado refuerza el papel de Tundra como camioneta de tamaño completo concebida para clientes que esperan que su vehículo ofrezca prestaciones con confianza, a la vez que presenta un aspecto más refinado y personalizado que se adapta a los gustos cambiantes de los clientes.
Nuevo paquete Trailhunter
La camioneta Tundra 2027 incorpora el nuevo paquete Trailhunter, un sistema todoterreno resistente basado en la versión SR5 y diseñado para clientes que buscan un rendimiento mejorado en las carreteras desde fábrica. Este paquete incluye neumáticos Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18, suspensión mejorada de Old Man Emu, ganchos de rescate delanteros y protección adicional en los bajos para facilitar el desplazamiento sobre los terrenos más exigentes. Con un precio más asequible, este paquete Trailhunter contribuye a que las prestaciones para la aventura sean más accesibles para los clientes aficionados a la aventura.
El paquete además incluye tecnologías clave para la conducción todoterreno, como el sistema Multi-Terrain Select (selección de múltiples terrenos), el Crawl Control (control de arrastre) y un diferencial trasero bloqueable, las que mejoran la tracción y el control en una amplia variedad de condiciones difíciles. Por otra parte, el paquete Trailhunter se destaca por sus exclusivas llantas de color bronce y sus insignias únicas, las que le confieren una identidad visual distintiva a la altura de su equipamiento centrado en el rendimiento. En conjunto, estas características convierten al paquete Trailhunter en una opción muy atractiva para clientes que buscan un modelo Tundra más preparado para la aventura y con auténtico espíritu todoterreno.
Diseño funcional y moderno
El modelo Tundra 2027 refleja una filosofía de diseño basada en la solidez, la determinación y la capacidad. El diseño de CALTY se destaca por una geometría frontal nítida y cuadrada, con una estructura alineada verticalmente que transmite potencia y máxima confianza en la capacidad de carga. El resultado es un vehículo audaz, moderno y robusto que se mantiene fiel a la identidad de las camionetas Toyota.
En toda la línea, el nuevo diseño frontal resulta equilibrado y sofisticado, con una presencia ancha y estable, así como un diseño central de la parte inferior del paragolpes que potencia su aspecto robusto. Los faros antiniebla rectangulares se integran perfectamente al paragolpes para ofrecer mayor funcionalidad, mientras que los diseños de parrilla adoptan un estilo hexagonal robusto que se adapta a los distintos acabados y caracteres.
Además, la línea de modelos Tundra continúa reflejando cómo Toyota adapta cada vehículo al estilo de vida específico de cada cliente. Desde versiones todoterreno ultrarresistentes hasta variantes de gama alta, la estrategia de diseño renovada respalda una variedad más amplia de necesidades de los clientes, a la vez que mantiene la autenticidad y la robustez que se esperan de una camioneta Toyota.
Sistema multimedia Toyota Audio de última generación
La nueva camioneta Tundra 2027 cuenta con la versión más reciente del sistema multimedia Toyota Audio. Desarrollado en Norteamérica en colaboración con Toyota Motor North America y Toyota Connected North America, el nuevo sistema integra conectividad a la red 5G de AT&T. Este posee un diseño intuitivo, similar al de un teléfono inteligente, que ofrece widgets personalizables en su nueva pantalla de inicio. Además, incorpora nuevas funciones de asistente de voz que ofrecen respuestas más rápidas a las indicaciones "Oye, Toyota". Ahora, el modelo Tundra viene de serie con una pantalla de 14 pulgadas que ofrece una interfaz digital más grande y avanzada.
El sistema de última generación también incluye una cámara exterior integrada de serie. Cuando están activadas, las cámaras exteriores del vehículo (delanteras/traseras o monitor de visión panorámica, si el vehículo dispone de él) están diseñadas para grabar videos de 20 segundos tanto de eventos manuales como de eventos activados de forma automática.
La funcionalidad mejorada de la llave digital también está disponible en el modelo Tundra 2027 si cuenta con una versión de prueba* o una suscripción activa a Remote Connect. Además de acceder a la llave digital desde la aplicación Toyota, los usuarios ahora pueden gestionar la funcionalidad desde la aplicación de billetera digital nativa de sus dispositivos inteligentes compatibles (como Apple®, Google® o Samsung®), incluidas las operaciones de bloqueo, desbloqueo, arranque y conducción del vehículo Toyota compatible. Asimismo, los usuarios pueden compartir y gestionar permisos de uso compartido de la llave digital con hasta cinco conductores adicionales directamente desde sus billeteras digitales. Una vez habilitada la llave digital en la billetera, esta permite el acceso al vehículo gracias a la tecnología de comunicación de campo cercano (NFC, por sus siglas en inglés) durante cierto tiempo incluso si al dispositivo se le agotó la batería.
Para leer el comunicado de prensa completo sobre el sistema multimedia Toyota Audio más reciente, haga clic aquí.
Por si todo esto fuera poco, el modelo Tundra cuenta con un inversor de 2.4 kW en las versiones i-FORCE MAX que ofrece energía para herramientas, equipamiento y material de ocio. Ya sea en el trabajo, en un camping o de viaje, el inversor aporta un versatilidad adicional a las ya completas prestaciones de la camioneta.
*Depende de la red 5G.
Iluminación mejorada
La versión Tundra actualizada también incorpora mejoras de hardware destinadas a promover la visibilidad y la confianza. La barra de luces LED integrada a la parrilla fue mejorada para ofrecer mayor intensidad de iluminación, y los faros antiniebla RIGID®, disponibles de manera opcional, mejoran aún más la iluminación en condiciones de baja visibilidad. Los ganchos de remolque delanteros disponibles aportan tanto funcionalidad como una presencia visual más llamativa.
Descripción general del modelo
La camioneta Tundra 2027 se ofrece en diferentes modelos para satisfacer las necesidades de una amplia variedad de clientes del sector de camionetas. Las versiones incluyen SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro y Capstone, además del paquete Trailhunter opcional para clientes que buscan mayor capacidad para aventuras en camionetas todoterreno desde fábrica. La camioneta está disponible con opciones de propulsión tanto de gasolina como híbrida; el motor V6 biturbo de gasolina ofrece un gran rendimiento en el día a día y gran capacidad de remolque, mientras que la propulsión híbrida i-FORCE MAX, disponible en forma opcional, aporta aún más par y capacidad de respuesta a clientes que buscan prestaciones mejoradas. En conjunto, estas versiones y opciones de propulsión permiten a la Tundra satisfacer las necesidades de clientes que desean una camioneta lista para el trabajo, comodidad de alta gama, rendimiento todoterreno y versatilidad para el día a día.
Características de seguridad y comodidad
La camioneta Tundra de Toyota cuenta con el sistema Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 4.0) actualizado. La última versión del paquete estándar de seguridad activa y comodidad de Toyota incorpora mejoras en el hardware y en las capacidades de detección y cuenta con las siguientes características:
Sistema de Pre-Colisión con Detección de Peatones (PCS w/PD) Control Automático de Velocidad con Radar Dinámico (DRCC) Alerta de Cambio Involuntario de Carril con Asistencia de Dirección (LDA w/SA) Luces Largas Automáticas (AHB) Asistente de Seguimiento de Carril (LTA) Asistencia para Señales de Tránsito (RSA) Asistente de Conducción Proactiva (PDA) Garantía limitada
La garantía básica de 36 meses/36,000 millas de Toyota para vehículos nuevos se aplica a todos los componentes no sujetos a desgaste normal y mantenimiento. Las garantías adicionales de 60 meses cubren la cadena cinemática durante 60,000 millas y contra la perforación por corrosión durante 60 meses sin límite de millaje. Los componentes relacionados con el híbrido que requieran reparaciones necesarias para corregir defectos de materiales o mano de obra están cubiertos durante 8 años/100,000 millas, lo que ocurra primero, a partir de la fecha original de primer uso cuando se venden como nuevos. La batería híbrida está cubierta por una garantía de 10 años/150,000 millas, lo que ocurra primero, y es transferible entre propietarios. La Tundra 2027 de Toyota también viene con ToyotaCare, un plan que cubre el mantenimiento normal programado de fábrica, durante dos años o 10,000 millas, lo que ocurra primero, y 2 años, con millaje ilimitado de asistencia en carretera.
Más detalles próximamente
Está previsto que los detalles adicionales, las especificaciones y los precios de la Tundra 2027 se den a conocer durante el otoño de 2026.
Acerca de Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) ha sido parte del tejido cultural de América del Norte durante casi 70 años y está comprometida con el avance de la movilidad sostenible de última generación mediante nuestras marcas Toyota y Lexus, además de nuestros más de 1,800 concesionarios.
Toyota emplea directamente a casi 64,000 personas en Norteamérica que han contribuido al diseño, la ingeniería y el montaje de más de 50 millones de automóviles y camionetas en nuestras 14 plantas de fabricación. En 2025, la planta de Toyota en Carolina del Norte comenzó a ensamblar baterías automotrices para vehículos eléctricos.
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Updated Exterior Design Features a Sharper, More Purposeful Exterior New Trailhunter Package Expands Factory-Built Overlanding Capability Latest Toyota Audio Multimedia System Now Features a Standard 14-inch Screen Standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 Full 2027 Tundra Details Are Planned to be Announced in Fall of 2026 PLANO, Texas, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota is introducing an updated Tundra for 2027, sharpening its bold design, advancing its technology and expanding its capability with the addition of the all-new Trailhunter package. Drawing on customer feedback and continued study of how Tundra owners live, work and explore, the updated truck reflects Toyota's ongoing mission to build full-size vehicles that strengthen the connection between active lifestyles and genuine truck capability.
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Evs--Satisfaction among luxury auto brands falls to match mass-market as hybrids remain the highest-rated vehicle type, according to the ACSI.
A new, widely followed survey shows that Chrysler is America’s worst car brand. Additionally, other data show that over the last several years, its sales have been declining. Its parent company wants to revive the brand, but that may be impossible.
The American Customer Satisfaction Index tracks dozens of product and service categories. These range from athletic shoes to banks to cell phones. Its most recent study is of cars and is known as the ACSI Automobile Study 2026. Its conclusions are based on 6,699 surveys that were in the field from July 2025 to June 2026.
Its auto research results are broken into two segments. One is mass market cars, and the other is luxury cars. Mass market cars include brands like Toyota (NYSE: TM | TM Price Prediction), Ford (NYSE: F), and Chevy. Luxury cars include auto brands like Mercedes, BMW, and Cadillac.
Both segments consider comfort, driving performance, safety, dependability, exterior and interior appearance, mobile apps, websites, technology, driving distance, and trade-in value.
The Automobile Study included 16 mass market brands that were rated on a scale of 1 to 100. The average score among these was 78. At the bottom, Chrysler’s score was 67. The brand is owned by Stellantis (NYSE: STLA). It also owns Jeep, Ram, and Dodge. Each of these also scored poorly.
At the top of the mass market brand list, Toyota had a score of 83. Japan’s largest car company often does well in research about brand quality. Subaru was second at 81. It also typically posts high scores in other research.
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Chrysler has several problems. One is the number of models it has. The other is that its sales have been plunging. According to CNBC, “The Chrysler brand sold nearly 600,000 vehicles in 2005. In 2024, it sold fewer than 125,000 — an 80% decline in two decades.” One theory about why this has happened is that Stellantis has not made any investment in the brand and its product lineup.
There was a time when Chrysler was one of America’s Big Three car companies, along with Ford and GM (NYSE: GM). Today, it sells only two minivans, which are the Pacifica and Voyager.
Stellantis says it wants to turn Chrysler around. That would be nearly impossible. It would have to greatly expand its product lineup to include traditional SUVs and most likely sedans. SUVs would put it in competition with Stellantis’ Jeep brand. Pickups would put it in competition with its Ram brand.
For the time being, there is no reason to think Chrysler will do better. It has fallen apart so severely that a reset would cost billions of dollars. Stellantis has 15 other brands to attend to.
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On July 20, 2026, we conducted a DCF analysis for Toyota Motor Corp (TM) to assess its intrinsic value in the context of its recent price performance. Over the
In the latest trading session, Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) closed at $177.61, marking a -1.2% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.77%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.4%.
Heading into today, shares of the company had gained 3.35% over the past month, outpacing the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 2.36% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.32%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Toyota Motor Corporation in its forthcoming earnings report.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $20.99 per share and revenue of $325.34 billion, indicating changes of +7.04% and -3.29%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Toyota Motor Corporation. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.5% downward. Currently, Toyota Motor Corporation is carrying a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).
Looking at valuation, Toyota Motor Corporation is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.56. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 9.63, which means Toyota Motor Corporation is trading at a discount to the group.
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The White House says the investments reflect the administration’s America First manufacturing agenda. For investors, however, the bigger question may be simpler: Which stock looks like the best buy?
Three Companies, Three Very Different Investment ProfilesToyota is investing $3.6 billion to shift Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico to its San Antonio, Texas, plant. Micron pledged another $3 billion toward its U.S. manufacturing expansion, while General Motors announced a $275 million domestic investment commitment.
While the announcements share the same theme—more manufacturing in America—the stocks tell three very different stories.
Toyota Quietly Leads the PackAt first glance, Micron appears to have the strongest momentum.
Toyota presents almost the opposite profile.
The automaker earns a 99.44 Value score—one of the highest in the market—along with an equally impressive 98.75 Quality score and an 84.09 Growth score. Its only weak spot is Momentum, indicating the stock hasn’t participated in the kind of rally seen across many AI-linked names.
GM Sits Between the TwoGeneral Motors lands somewhere in the middle.
Its 71.94 Value score suggests it still screens as relatively inexpensive, while a 66.75 Momentum score points to respectable recent performance. However, the automaker trails both Toyota and Micron in Growth and Quality, making it a less balanced investment profile according to the rankings.
The Bigger Investment StoryThe White House is highlighting billions of dollars flowing into American factories.
Wall Street, however, may be paying closer attention to where investors can find the best combination of value, quality, growth and momentum.
Among the three companies making this week’s biggest U.S. manufacturing commitments, Toyota stands out as the strongest all-around fundamental play, while Micron remains the momentum favorite fueled by the AI boom. General Motors offers a traditional value proposition but doesn’t score as consistently across the broader ranking system.
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On July 13, 2026, we present a detailed DCF analysis for Toyota Motor Corp (TM), a company currently facing a challenging market environment with a year-to-date
Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) closed at $176.45 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.22% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.42% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.29%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.29%.
The stock of company has fallen by 0.36% in the past month, lagging the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 0.6% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.2%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Toyota Motor Corporation in its upcoming earnings disclosure.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $20.94 per share and revenue of $324.16 billion, which would represent changes of +6.78% and -3.64%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Toyota Motor Corporation. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 1.21% downward. Toyota Motor Corporation is holding a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now.
In the context of valuation, Toyota Motor Corporation is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 8.33. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 9.31.
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The move strengthens Toyota’s North American manufacturing footprint at a time when supply-chain resilience and domestic production have become increasingly important for global automakers.
Yet despite that aggressive investment, Toyota continues to be viewed as a value stock.
The automaker currently ranks among Benzinga Edge’s Top Value Stocks, reflecting its inexpensive valuation metrics and strong profitability. That creates an interesting disconnect: Toyota is spending like a company preparing for its next phase of growth, while Wall Street continues to value it like a mature automaker.
Toyota Still Trades Like A Value StockToyota’s valuation helps explain why it continues to earn a place among the market’s top value names.
According to Benzinga Pro data, the stock trades at just 9.7 times trailing earnings and 10.8 times forward earnings. It also carries an earnings yield of 10.3% and an EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 8.0—metrics typically associated with value stocks rather than companies making multibillion-dollar expansion bets.
Rather than conserving cash, Toyota is investing heavily to localize production, strengthen its U.S. manufacturing footprint and reinforce its position in the profitable North American truck market. The company has also continued leaning on its hybrid strategy, which has helped it outperform many rivals as EV demand has moderated.
For investors, the question is whether Wall Street is fully recognizing what Toyota is becoming—or still valuing what it has historically been.
TM Stock Chart Suggests Sentiment May Be ImprovingToyota’s technical picture suggests investors may already be warming to that idea.
Although the shares remain down 18.7% year to date, they’ve gained 5.5% over the past five trading sessions and are up nearly 4% over the past year, indicating buying interest has started to return after months of weakness.
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The stock has also reclaimed its short-term moving averages, while the MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator is recovering from the negative territory, signaling that bullish momentum is building. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits near the neutral 50 level, suggesting the shares are neither overbought nor oversold and could have room to build on their recent rebound.
The next technical level investors may be watching is the 50-day moving average, which could act as the next test for a sustained breakout.
It’s a strategic investment in manufacturing flexibility, localized production and one of the world’s most profitable pickup markets. Yet even as the company commits billions to future growth, the stock continues to trade at the kind of valuation typically reserved for mature value companies—a view reinforced by its place among Benzinga Edge’s Top Value Stocks.
If Toyota’s manufacturing investment begins translating into stronger earnings growth and improving investor sentiment, Wall Street may eventually have to decide whether the company still belongs in the bargain bin—or whether its valuation deserves a second look.
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La inversión permitirá el montaje de vehículos Tacoma, además de Tundra, Sequoia y ejes traseros
, /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) anunció su inversión de $3,600 millones en la ampliación de su planta de fabricación en San Antonio con una segunda línea de montaje de vehículos destinada a la fabricación de camionetas Tacoma. La ampliación permitirá generar 2,000 nuevos puestos de trabajo de alta calidad y añadir 2.5 millones de pies cuadrados a Toyota Texas, lo que duplicará su tamaño para 2030.
Toyota anuncia una ampliación por $3,600 millones y 2,000 nuevos empleos en su planta de San Antonio, una inversión que permitirá el montaje de vehículos Tacoma, además de Tundra, Sequoia y ejes traseros. TMNA efectuará el traslado de la producción de Tacoma desde Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California (TMMBC) a la planta Toyota Texas ampliada durante un período de aproximadamente cuatro años.
"La inversión continua de Toyota en Norteamérica es testimonio de nuestra confianza en la fuerza laboral, la innovación y el potencial de crecimiento a largo plazo de la región", señaló Ted Ogawa, presidente y director ejecutivo de TMNA. "Con la ampliación de nuestra planta de San Antonio, estamos profundizando nuestro compromiso con el sector manufacturero estadounidense, generamos empleos imporrtantes y sostenibles, a la vez que promovemos nuestra misión de entregar vehículos de alta calidad que satisfagan las necesidades cambiantes tanto de los clientes actuales como de los futuros".
Después de un proceso altamente competitivo, esta ampliación destaca el compromiso de Toyota con Texas como un centro esencial de innovación automotriz y excelencia en fabricación.
"Texas es el origen de la fabricación a gran escala y Toyota revalida esa convicción con una ampliación de $3,600 millones en San Antonio que duplicará la superficie de su fábrica y generará 2,000 puestos de trabajo nuevos", comentó el gobernador Abbott de Texas. "Esta inversión a la altura de la magnitud de Texas refleja la solidez de nuestra fuerza laboral y las ventajas comerciales sin precedentes que solo se encuentran en nuestro estado. Con el apoyo del Texas Enterprise Fund y del programa JETI, esta ampliación permitirá ofrecer oportunidades económicas a generaciones de familias de San Antonio y consolidará aún más a Texas como el principal destino de fabricación avanzada de primer nivel".
Esta inversión reciente permitirá añadir otra línea de montaje a la planta en Toyota Texas, la que ya incorpora una línea de montaje de vehículos y una nueva planta de ejes traseros que iniciará sus operaciones próximamente.
"Estamos muy orgullosos del equipo de Texas y de sus logros durante las últimas dos décadas", afirmó Frank Voss, vicepresidente del grupo de fabricación de camionetas en TMNA y presidente de Toyota Texas. "Los 2,000 acres de terrenos de propiedades en el sur de Texas donde se erige actualmente nuestra planta fueron seleccionados de manera deliberada por su potencial de ampliación conforme a la demanda de vehículos y esta fecha marca el primer paso para concretar este potencial. Nos complace enormemente sumar la querida Tacoma a nuestra línea galardonada existente y queremos agradecer al estado de Texas, al condado de Bexar y a la ciudad de San Antonio por su apoyo de larga data".
Esta ampliación eleva la inversión total de Toyota en San Antonio a $8,300 millones desde su fundación en 2003. El nuevo centro aportará mayor flexibilidad a la planta gracias a tecnologías de fabricación avanzadas y estará alineada con las operaciones más amplias de Toyota en Norteamérica. Toyota mantiene el compromiso con sus operaciones en Estados Unidos, Canadá y México, y promueve la resolución rápida del Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) para lograr competitividad a nivel mundial en la región de Norteamérica.
"Durante dos décadas, Toyota demostró ser un socio leal y dedicado en esta comunidad", expresó el juez Peter Sakai del condado de Bexar. "Esta es la segunda inversión trascendental de la planta en dos años. Toyota sigue honrando sus compromisos aquí y esta interesante iniciativa evidencia la confianza que tiene una de las principales empresas del mundo tanto en el presente como en el futuro del condado de Bexar".
La plantilla local de empleados de Toyota ascenderá a aproximadamente 6,000 miembros del equipo, respaldados por 23 proveedores locales y sus empleados.
"Para San Antonio, es un honor albergar a Toyota y nos complace que nos hayan seleccionado para la ampliación adicional", comentó la alcaldesa de San Antonio, Gina Ortiz Jones. "Esto constituye un reconocimiento importante del talento que ofrece nuestra ciudad, así como de las inversiones que nuestra comunidad está dispuesta a realizar para apoyar el crecimiento de Toyota. Esperamos la expansión de la familia Toyota en San Antonio".
Durante casi 20 años, Toyota Texas ha fabricado camionetas y SUV de calidad superior; solo el año pasado, ensamblaron más de 197,000 vehículos. La planta de San Antonio es la sede exclusiva de los modelos Tundra y Sequoia, los que se ensamblan en la misma línea de producción y se comenzarán a producir en su nueva planta de ejes traseros este otoño.
CITAS ADICIONALES
Senador estadounidense John Cornyn: "La aprobación de hoy para una nueva línea de montaje de Toyota en San Antonio es una excelente noticia para el condado de Bexar y para todo el estado de Texas", declaró el senador Cornyn. "Esta inversión de $3,600 millones generará 2,000 nuevos empleos bien remunerados y ofrecerá más oportunidades económicas a la zona centro-sur de Texas; felicito a Toyota por ampliar aún más su ya importante presencia en el estado de la Estrella Solitaria".
Senador estadounidense Ted Cruz: "Texas ostenta una posición de vanguardia en el país porque promovemos la libre empresa, los impuestos bajos y menores barreras estatales para quienes generan empleo. Felicito a Toyota por su nueva inversión de $3,600 millones en San Antonio. Es otro importante voto de confianza en la fuerza laboral y las políticas favorables al crecimiento de nuestro estado. Esta ampliación generará miles de puestos de trabajo bien remunerados, fortalecerá el sector manufacturero de Estados Unidos y consolidará a Texas como el mejor estado del país para construir, invertir e innovar. Espero con ansias ser testigo de las oportunidades que Toyota seguirá generan para San Antonio y las comunidades en todo nuestro gran estado".
Vicegobernador del estado de Texas, Dan Patrick: "La fórmula comprobada de libre mercado, un entorno normativo estable y responsabilidad fiscal de Texas son los motivos por los que el estado de la Estrella Solitaria sigue siendo el mejor lugar para hacer negocios en Estados Unidos", comentó el vicegobernador Dan Patrick. "La nueva inversión de $3,600 millones de Toyota en el condado de Bexar constituye otro argumento que respalda este hecho. Esta inversión transformadora para una nueva línea de fabricación de Toyota generará miles de millones de dólares en actividad económica para la economía local de San Antonio, así como más de 2,000 empleos bien remunerados para las familias de San Antonio y de las comunidades vecinas".
Presidente de la Cámara de Texas, Dustin Burrows: "Para el estado de Texas, es motivo de orgullo reforzar su alianza con Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas mediante el anuncio de este nuevo centro en San Antonio", indicó el presidente Dustin Burrows. "Esta inversión refleja la confianza que empleadores de primer nivel como Toyota siguen depositando en el entorno pro empresarial y la fuerza laboral especializada de Texas. Agradecemos los empleos bien remunerados y las oportunidades económicas que este centro aportará a la región y esperamos seguir promoviendo la asociación de Texas con Toyota".
Representante del estado de Texas, John Lujan: "Como residente de San Antonio toda mi vida, he sido testigo del impacto que Toyota ha tenido durante las últimas dos décadas. Toyota se ha convertido en un componente fundamental de la identidad de nuestra ciudad y esta nueva inversión prolongará el legado de Toyota como promotor del progreso de los residentes en la zona sur que rompe los ciclos de pobreza y proporciona habilidades y empleos bien remuneradores perdurables. Para mí, es todo un honor trabajar codo a codo con los directivos de Toyota, el gobernador Abbott, el condado de Bexar y la ciudad de San Antonio para promover el éxito de nuestra comunidad. Deseo felicitar a Toyota por este hito que seguirá generando oportunidades y fortalecerá la zona sur de San Antonio por muchas generaciones".
Senador del estado de Texas, Roland Gutiérrez: "La decisión de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas de ampliar sus operaciones en San Antonio constituye una excelente noticia para nuestra comunidad y para el estado de Texas. Las generación de 2,000 nuevos puestos de trabajo y el impacto económico de más de $3,600 millones refleja la excelencia de nuestra fuerza laboral, nuestro entorno favorable para los negocios y las oportunidades que siguen surgiendo en nuestra región. Esta inversión promueve el dinamismo de nuestra ciudad y sienta las bases para un futuro más exitoso en nuestra zona. Toyota confía en San Antonio y le enorgullece invertir en las personas que hacen de nuestra comunidad un excelente lugar para vivir y trabajar. Esperamos fortalecer nuestra alianza y celebrar en conjunto el éxito continuo".
Superintendenta de ISD para el suroeste, Dra. Jeanette Ball: "Numerosas familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente (ISD, por sus siglas en inglés) del suroeste mantienen una conexión personal real con la inversión de Toyota en nuestra comunidad. Nos enorgullece contribuir a apoyar su ampliación y la oportunidad que esta ofrece a nuestras familias".
Presidenta y directora ejecutiva de greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership, Sarah Carabias Rush: "Esto supone una expansión transformadora para Toyota en San Antonio. Con una segunda línea de montaje de vehículos, Toyota seguirá generando puestos de trabajo de calidad con enormes oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para nuestra región de San Antonio", señaló Sarah Carabias Rush, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership. "Esta ventaja refleja la solidez competitiva de nuestra fuerza laboral especializada, nuestro liderazgo en fabricación automotriz innovadora y la colaboración fluida entre el estado de Texas, el condado de Bexar, la ciudad de San Antonio y nuestros socios de servicios básicos e infraestructura para aprovechar esta oportunidad".
Acerca de Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) ha sido parte del tejido cultural de EE. UU. por casi 70 años y está comprometida con el avance de la movilidad sostenible de nueva generación a través de nuestras marcas Toyota y Lexus, además de nuestros casi 1,500 concesionarios.
Toyota emplea directamente a casi 48,000 personas en Estados Unidos, quienes han contribuido al diseño, la ingeniería y el ensamblaje de más de 36 millones de automóviles y camionetas en nuestras 11 plantas de fabricación. En 2025, la planta de Toyota en Carolina del Norte comenzó a ensamblar baterías automotrices para vehículos eléctricos.
Con el fin de inspirar a la próxima generación a seguir una carrera en la fabricación avanzada, Toyota lanzó su plataforma de reserva de visitas presenciales y su experiencia de visita virtual en www.TourToyota.comque permite a los visitantes programar una visita en directo para ver varias de nuestras instalaciones de fabricación en pleno funcionamiento en Estados Unidos o visitar todas las plantas de forma virtual desde cualquier parte del mundo.
Para obtener más información sobre Toyota, visite www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio, Texas, assembly plant, a move expected to create about 2,000 new jobs and bring Toyota Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to the Lone Star State.
The automaker announced Monday that it will build a second vehicle assembly line at its San Antonio campus, allowing the facility to assemble the Tacoma alongside the Tundra and Sequoia.
As part of the expansion, Tacoma production will gradually transition from Toyota's Baja California plant in Mexico over the next four years, according to the company. Toyota will continue producing Tacoma pickups at its Guanajuato, Mexico, plant.
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The project will add about 2.5 million square feet to the manufacturing campus, effectively doubling the site's size by 2030 and bringing Toyota's total investment in the San Antonio operation to $8.3 billion since construction began in 2003. Toyota previously moved Tacoma production from San Antonio to its Guanajuato plant in 2020.
Workers stand by the assembly line at the new rear axle plant at Toyota Texas in San Antonio on March 2, 2026. (Katina Zentz/San Antonio Express-News via Getty Images)
Toyota said the investment reflects its confidence in North America's workforce, innovation and long-term growth potential. The expanded facility will also incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies designed to increase production flexibility.
The announcement is another major manufacturing win for Texas, which has attracted billions of dollars in industrial investment in recent years as companies cite the state's business-friendly policies, workforce and available land. Gov. Greg Abbott said the expansion, supported by the Texas Enterprise Fund and JETI program, will qualify for a $20 million state grant and other incentives and reinforces Texas' position as a leading destination for advanced manufacturing.
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Ticker Security Last Change Change % TM TOYOTA MOTOR CORP. 179.80 +5.21 +2.98% Once completed, Toyota's San Antonio workforce is expected to grow to approximately 6,000 employees, supported by 23 onsite suppliers. The plant produced more than 197,000 vehicles last year and remains the exclusive assembly site for the Tundra and Sequoia. Production at a new rear axle facility is also expected to begin later this year.
Toyota said it remains committed to manufacturing across the United States, Canada and Mexico while encouraging a swift resolution to issues surrounding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to help keep North America's auto industry globally competitive.
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The investment comes as President Donald Trump has pushed automakers to expand U.S. manufacturing while imposing tariffs on imported vehicles, auto parts, steel and aluminum as part of his broader trade agenda.
President Donald Trump weighed in on Toyota's announcement Tuesday in a post on Truth Social. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Trump has argued the tariffs will encourage companies to shift production to the United States, while automakers have warned the levies could increase costs and disrupt North America's integrated supply chain.
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Trump weighed in on Toyota's announcement Tuesday in a post on Truth Social, writing: "Toyota is moving from Mexico to the United States (Texas!). A really big deal. Tariffs at work!"
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President Donald Trump praised tariffs as Toyota announced a multibillion-dollar investment in a Texas assembly plant. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Toyota is planning a $3.6 billion expansion of its Texas truck assembly plant. President Donald Trump took credit for the investment.
On Monday, the automaker announced the multibillion-dollar investment to add a second vehicle assembly line at its San Antonio manufacturing campus to support production of the Tacoma pickup. Toyota said the expansion project would shift some of the midsize truck's production from its Mexico plants to San Antonio over roughly 4 years. Toyota will still build some Tacoma models and the Corolla in Mexico.
While Toyota did not attribute the expansion to tariffs in its announcement and the company is not fully exiting production in Mexico, Trump said the fresh investment was a sign that his tariffs were working.
"It came over the wires that Toyota is moving out of Mexico into the United States, and building one of the biggest truck and car plants ever built," Trump said on Tuesday during a visit to Ankara, Turkey. "It's amazing. That's what tariffs do, properly used."
Toyota said the investment will create 2,000 jobs and add 2.5 million square feet to the site, doubling the company's Texas footprint by 2030.
Toyota says its plant will hire 2,000 new workers to support the assembly line. Toyota On Monday, Ted Ogawa, president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America, said the investment reflected the company's "confidence in the region's workforce, innovation, and long-term growth potential."
The move gives Trump a high-profile example of a well-recognized company creating manufacturing jobs. His administration has argued that tariffs incentivize companies — particularly automakers — to reshore manufacturing in America and reduce reliance on foreign production.
Toyota's announcement also comes amid major uncertainty for automakers with plants in North America. The USMCA — the trilateral free trade pact between the US, Canada, and Mexico struck during Trump's first term — is under review after the US declined to renew the treaty in its current form on July 1. The Trump administration is reportedly pushing to change the agreement so 50% of all automotive parts and manufacturing would happen in the US.
Toyota also nodded to that trade uncertainty in its release, saying it remained committed to operations in all three countries while encouraging "a quick resolution to USMCA" to keep North America globally competitive.
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Investment will enable Tacoma assembly alongside Tundra, Sequoia and rear axles
, /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced it will invest $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus with a second vehicle assembly line to support the Tacoma truck. The expansion will create 2,000 new, high-quality jobs and add 2.5 million square feet to Toyota Texas, doubling its size by 2030.
TMNA will transition Tacoma production from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California (TMMBC) to the expanded Toyota Texas plant over an approximate four-year period.
Toyota Announces $3.6B Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs at its San Antonio Plant - Investment will enable Tacoma assembly alongside Tundra, Sequoia and rear axles. "Toyota's continued investment in North America is a testament to our confidence in the region's workforce, innovation and long-term growth potential," said President and CEO Ted Ogawa, TMNA. "By expanding our San Antonio plant, we are deepening our commitment to American manufacturing, creating meaningful and sustainable jobs, while advancing our mission to deliver high-quality vehicles that meet the changing needs of customers today and into the future."
After a highly competitive process, this expansion highlights Toyota's commitment to Texas as a vital hub for automotive innovation and manufacturing excellence.
"Texas is where the world builds bigger, and Toyota shows it once more with a $3.6 billion expansion in San Antonio that doubles their factory footprint and creates 2,000 new jobs," said Texas Governor Abbott. "This Texas-sized investment reflects the strength of our workforce and the unmatched business advantages found only in our state. Supported by the Texas Enterprise Fund and JETI program, this expansion will deliver economic opportunities to generations of San Antonio families and further cement Texas as the premier destination for world-class advanced manufacturing."
This latest investment will add another assembly line to the campus at Toyota Texas, which already includes a vehicle assembly line and new rear axle plant that is nearing startup.
"We are so proud of Team Texas and what they have accomplished over the past two decades," said Frank Voss, group vice president of truck manufacturing, TMNA and president of Toyota Texas. "The 2,000 acres of South Texas ranchland our plant stands on today was purposefully selected for its ability to scale with vehicle demand, and today marks the first step toward realizing that potential. We're excited to add the beloved Tacoma to our existing award-winning lineup, and we thank the State of Texas, Bexar County and City of San Antonio for their longstanding support."
This expansion brings Toyota's total investment in San Antonio to $8.3 billion since breaking ground in 2003. The new facility will enable increased flexibility for the plant through advanced manufacturing technologies and will align with Toyota's broader North American operations. Toyota remains committed to its operations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and encourages a quick resolution to USMCA to make the North American region globally competitive.
"Toyota has been a loyal and dedicated partner in this community for two decades," said Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. "This is the plant's second milestone investment in two years. Toyota continues to honor its commitments here, and this exciting initiative shows the confidence one of the world's leading companies has in Bexar County today and in the future."
Toyota's local workforce will climb to approximately 6,000 team members, supported by 23 on-site suppliers and their employees.
"San Antonio proudly hosts Toyota, and we're excited to be selected for additional expansion," said San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. "This is a significant recognition of the talent our city offers, as well as the investments our community is willing to make to support Toyota's growth. We look forward to expanding the Toyota family in San Antonio."
For nearly 20 years, Toyota Texas has rolled out top-quality trucks and SUVs, assembling more than 197,000 vehicles last year alone. The San Antonio plant is the exclusive home of the Tundra and Sequoia, both assembled on the same production line, and will begin production at its new rear axle facility this fall.
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn: "Today's approval of a new Toyota assembly line in San Antonio is great news for Bexar County and Texas as a whole," said Sen. Cornyn. "This $3.6-billion investment will create 2,000 new, well-paying jobs and bring expanded economic opportunities to South Central Texas, and I applaud Toyota for growing their already significant presence in the Lone Star State even further."
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz: "Texas leads the nation because we believe in free enterprise, low taxes, and fewer government barriers to job creators. Congratulations to Toyota on their $3.6 billion new investment in San Antonio. It is another powerful vote of confidence in our state's workers and pro-growth policies. This expansion will create thousands of high-paying jobs, strengthen American manufacturing, and reinforce Texas as the best place in the country to build, invest, and innovate. I look forward to seeing the opportunities Toyota continues to create for San Antonio and communities across our great state."
Lieutenant Governor, State of Texas, Dan Patrick: "Texas' proven formula of free markets, a stable regulatory environment, and fiscal responsibility is why the Lone Star State remains the best state to do business in America," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. "Toyota's new $3.6 billion investment in Bexar County is yet another important data point supporting that fact. This transformational investment for a new Toyota manufacturing line will result in billions in economic activity for the local San Antonio economy and will provide over 2,000 high-paying jobs for families in San Antonio and the surrounding communities."
Texas Speaker of the House, Dustin Burrows: "The State of Texas is proud to strengthen its partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas through the announcement of this new San Antonio facility," said Speaker Dustin Burrows. "This investment reflects the confidence that world-class employers like Toyota continue to have in Texas' pro-business climate and skilled workforce. We are grateful for the good-paying jobs and economic opportunities this facility will bring to the region, and we look forward to building on Texas' partnership with Toyota."
Texas State Representative, John Lujan: "As a lifelong resident of San Antonio, I have seen firsthand the impact Toyota has made over the past two decades. Toyota has become an essential part of our city's identity, and this new investment will continue Toyota's legacy of uplifting our Southside residents, breaking cycles of poverty, and providing lasting skills and good-paying jobs. It is truly an honor to work alongside Toyota's leadership, Governor Abbott, Bexar County, and the City of San Antonio to bring this success to our community. I congratulate Toyota on this milestone, which will continue to create opportunity and strengthen South San Antonio for generations to come."
Texas State Senator, Roland Gutierrez: "Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas' decision to expand in San Antonio is tremendous news for our community and for the State of Texas. The creation of 2,000 new jobs and an economic impact of more than $3.6 billion reflects the strength of our workforce, our business-friendly environment, and the opportunities that continue to grow in our region. This investment adds to the vibrancy of our city and will enhance our area for generations to come. Toyota believes in San Antonio and is proud to invest in the people who make our community such a remarkable place to live and work. We look forward to strengthening our partnership and celebrating continued success together."
Southwest ISD Superintendent, Dr. Jeanette Ball: "Many of our Southwest ISD families have a real, personal connection to Toyota's investment in our community. We're proud to play a role in supporting their expansion and the opportunity it brings to our families."
President and CEO, greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership, Sarah Carabias Rush: "This marks a transformational expansion for Toyota in San Antonio. With a second vehicle assembly line, Toyota will continue to grow quality jobs with tremendous career progression opportunities for our San Antonio region," said Sarah Carabias Rush, president and CEO of greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership. "This win reflects the competitive strength of our skilled workforce, our leadership in automotive manufacturing innovation and the seamless collaboration among the State of Texas, Bexar County, the City of San Antonio and our utility and infrastructure partners to secure this opportunity."
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Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs approximately 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.
To help inspire the next generation for careers in advanced manufacturing, Toyota launched its in-person tour booking platform and virtual tour experience at www.TourToyota.com allowing guests to schedule a live tour to see several of our U.S. manufacturing facilities in action or visit all plants virtually from anywhere around the globe.
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Toyota Motor on Monday announced that it is investing $3.6 billion to move production of the Tacoma midsize pickup truck from a plant in Mexico to its San Antonio, Texas, manufacturing campus.
The investment is expected to create 2,000 U.S. jobs at the facility, add a second vehicle assembly line and roughly double the size of the 2.7-million-square-foot plant by 2030, the automaker said. It will expand the plant's annual capacity from roughly 200,000 to 350,000 units, Toyota said.
The announcement is part of Toyota's stated plans to invest up to $10 billion more than previously expected domestically in the U.S. through 2030. It comes less than a week after the Trump administration confirmed it would not extend its trilateral trade pact with Canada and Mexico, instead opting to conduct annual reviews.
A Toyota spokeswoman said the company is "maintaining its operations in Mexico" as Tacoma production transfers from Tijuana to Texas over the next four years, but she declined to share additional details. The company plans to continue to produce Tacoma pickups at another Mexican plant in Guanajuato, she said.
"This investment expands Toyota's manufacturing capacity and complements our broader North American production network," she said in an email to CNBC.
The move comes more than six years after Toyota confirmed it would shift Tacoma production from the Texas plant to the Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Guanajuato plant in Mexico.
The Texas plant currently produces the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck, including a hybrid variant, and the Toyota Sequoia SUV hybrid. Toyota previously announced it was investing $531 million in a 500-million-square-foot rear axle plant on the campus that is slated to begin production in the fall.
Potential plans to expand the San Antonio plant, codenamed Project Orca, were first reported in May by Automotive News.
"Toyota's continued investment in North America is a testament to our confidence in the region's workforce, innovation and long-term growth potential," Toyota Motor North America CEO Ted Ogawa said in a release. "By expanding our San Antonio plant, we are deepening our commitment to American manufacturing, creating meaningful and sustainable jobs, while advancing our mission to deliver high-quality vehicles that meet the changing needs of customers today and into the future."
Toyota, which employs 48,000 people in the U.S., says it has invested $8.3 billion in the San Antonio plant since its groundbreaking in 2003.
The increased investment and production capacity could assist Toyota — the world's largest automaker — in becoming the No. 1 carmaker in U.S. sales.
Toyota is forecast to narrow the gap in U.S. sales with America's largest automaker, General Motors, this year as hybrids get more popular and all-electric vehicles sputter, according to Cox Automotive.
The Japanese automaker's sales were up 0.5% through the first half of the year compared with 2025, to 1.24 million. GM, meanwhile, reported a 6.8% decline during that time, to 1.34 million vehicles sold.
Toyota's gains come as the automaker has rolled out new models, including all-electric vehicles, while continuing to double down on its hybrid vehicles, where it's been a leader for decades.
GM, meanwhile, heavily invested in all-electric vehicles instead of hybrids, many times referring to them as a transitional technology. The Detroit automaker's sole hybrid is a Corvette, while it offers a full lineup of EVs for luxury brand Cadillac as well as many models for other brands.
Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it will build a new $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas and shift some truck production to the United States from Mexico.
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Toyota (NYSE:TM | TM Price Prediction) and Ford (NYSE:F) closed very different earnings cycles. Toyota wrapped fiscal 2026 with $323.62 billion in revenue and a global hybrid engine humming across five brands. Ford posted a $43.25 billion Q1 and raised its 2026 outlook, yet the story underneath is a U.S. truck franchise carrying an EV division still bleeding cash.
Hybrid Cash Machine Meets a Truck-Powered Turnaround Toyota’s electrified mix hit 48.1% of retail sales, with BEV volumes up 68.4% to 243 thousand units. That mix, plus a Financial Services segment that grew operating income 24.6% to $5.44 billion, helped absorb an $8.81 billion U.S. tariff hit. Operating cash flow landed at $34.94 billion.
Ford’s quarter leans on Blue and Pro. Ford Blue revenue rose 14% to $23.9 billion, powered by F-Series, Bronco, and Expedition. Ford Pro delivered $1.69 billion EBIT with paid software subs up 30% YoY to 879,000. Model e lost $777 million, and a $1.30 billion IEEPA tariff benefit flattered results.
Business Driver Toyota Ford Main Growth Engine Hybrids and Lexus premium F-Series, Bronco, Ford Pro software Management Focus Cost reform, SDV, value chain Ford+ plan, Universal EV platform Key Drag U.S. tariffs, China margin Model e losses, aluminum costs Global Insulation vs. a Narrower U.S. Bet Toyota earns roughly $132.70 billion in North America but balances that with $50.71 billion in Japan, $50.41 billion in Asia, and $40.84 billion in Europe. Ford is heavily U.S.-anchored, amplifying commodity and tariff swings. Jim Farley framed it bluntly: “We built the foundation for a more modern, resilient Ford, improving cost and quality and building our world-class team.” Model e guidance calls for a $4.0 billion to $4.5 billion loss this year.
Valuation frames the divergence. Toyota trades at a 9 trailing P/E with a 3.65% dividend yield and a 0.306 beta. Ford’s $0.15 quarterly payout is generous, but Q1 free cash flow was negative $1.87 billion.
The Next Test Is Who Compounds Through Tariffs Toyota guided FY2027 operating income down 20.3% to JPY 3.0 trillion, absorbing more tariff pain and Middle East drag. Ford raised 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance to $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion. Watch whether Toyota’s BEV ramp to 598 thousand units lands without eroding hybrid margins, and whether Ford’s Universal EV platform narrows Model e losses before commodity headwinds hit their $2 billion peak.
Why I Lean Toyota for Cash Flow and Sleep-at-Night Ownership Toyota is the more resilient business. The hybrid franchise generates cash Ford’s EV unit still consumes, and the global footprint softens shocks hitting Ford’s Michigan-heavy P&L directly. Ford’s Blue and Pro segments offer real optionality with raised guidance. Toyota offers durable free cash flow, a 0.823 price-to-book, and a dividend backed by $80.83 billion in cash. The setup weakens only if Model e losses shrink faster than Toyota’s tariff drag deepens.
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When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) .
Toyota Motor currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.38, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 13 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.38 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 13 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 10 are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 76.9% and 7.7% of all recommendations.
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While the ABR calls for buying Toyota Motor, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.
Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.
This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.
Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
Should You Invest in TM?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Toyota Motor, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has declined 3.6% over the past month to $20.98.
Analysts' growing pessimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates lower, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to plunge in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Toyota Motor. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
Therefore, it could be wise to take the Buy-equivalent ABR for Toyota Motor with a grain of salt.
RAV4 Hybrid achieved an all-time best-ever Best-ever June sales for Lexus division 33 electrified vehicle options available between both Toyota and Lexus brands TMNA June electrified vehicle sales of 122,063, up 35.0 percent , /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported June 2026 U.S. sales of 212,793 vehicles, up 10.1 percent on a volume basis and up 5.7 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to June 2025. Sales of electrified vehicles for the month totaled 122,063, up 35.0 percent on a volume basis and up 29.6 percent on a DSR basis, representing 57.4 percent of total sales volume.
Toyota Motor North America Reports June, Second Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results For the second quarter, TMNA reported sales of 673,971 vehicles, up 1.1 percent on a volume basis and up 1.1 percent on a DSR basis versus the second quarter of 2025. Sales of electrified vehicles for the second quarter totaled 383,091, up 19.5 percent on a volume basis and up 19.5 percent on a DSR basis, representing 56.8 percent of total sales volume.
Toyota division posted June sales of 183,627 vehicles, up 11.2 percent on a volume basis and up 6.8 percent on a DSR basis. For the quarter, Toyota division reported sales of 585,211 vehicles, up 2.6 percent on a volume basis and up 2.6 percent on a DSR basis.
Lexus division posted June sales of 29,166 vehicles, up 3.9 percent on a volume basis and down 0.3 percent on a DSR basis. For the quarter, Lexus division reported sales of 88,760 vehicles, down 7.5 percent on a volume basis and down 7.5 percent on a DSR basis.
"Our second-quarter results reflect continued momentum across the Toyota and Lexus lineups," said Andrew Gilleland, senior vice president, Automotive Operations Group, Toyota Motor North America. "Strong demand and disciplined inventory management have fueled consistent gains versus a year ago, and accelerating interest in our electrified vehicles—with month-over-month growth throughout the quarter—reinforces that our multi-pathway approach is resonating. Combined with our commitment to affordability and a broad range of vehicles starting under $35,000, we're well-positioned to expand access to electrification while delivering value across every powertrain."
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TMNA:
Second quarter sales up 1.1 percent Second quarter electrified vehicle sales of 383,091, up 19.5 percent June sales up 10.1 percent June electrified vehicle sales of 122,063, up 35.0 percent 33 total electrified vehicles currently available in dealerships between both the Toyota and Lexus brands Among the lowest incentives among full-line manufacturers Toyota Division:
RAV4 Hybrid achieved an all-time best-ever All-time best-ever electrification mix at 61.4% Second quarter sales up 2.6 percent Second quarter electrified vehicle sales of 345,791, up 21.1 percent June sales up 11.2 percent June electrified vehicle sales of 110,627, up 38.0 percent Lexus Division:
Achieved an all-time best-ever June Second quarter sales down 7.5 percent Second quarter electrified vehicle sales of 37,300, up 6.5 percent June sales up 3.9 percent June electrified vehicle sales of 11,436, up 11.7 percent About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.
For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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CompaniesJuly 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Toyota (7203.T), opens new tab reported a 1.1% rise in U.S. sales during the second quarter, helped by demand from its hybrid models and affordable cars.
The automaker reported sales of 673,971 units, compared with 666,469 units a year ago.
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Much like its next-generation air taxis, Joby Aviation (JOBY +3.36%) stock floated impressively higher after a new manufacturing joint venture with Toyota Motor (TM 1.72%) was announced. Joby’s shares flew to a more than 3% gain on Tuesday, easily topping the 0.8% rise of the benchmark S&P 500 index.
Here are the details of the deal as we know them, along with a few words on why it matters to the company.
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Deepening partnershipThat morning, in a joint press release, Joby and Toyota announced they had formed a joint venture. According to a regulatory filing posted at roughly the same time, the enterprise bears the very chunky name Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company (JTAMPC). Toyota holds a 51% majority stake, and Joby owns the rest.
The two companies described the formation of JTAMPC as the “initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance.”
It will aim to lay the foundations for the commercial production of Joby’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. These are small craft that seat four passengers and a pilot, and combine elements of airplanes and helicopters. They are to be used for air taxi services initially planned for cities such as New York.
In my view, the timing is very good because Joby has secured the air carrier operator certificate required by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate a commercial air taxi service in this country. It’s also in the concluding stages of earning the remaining two mandatory certificates — aircraft type and production. Its status is similar in the United Arab Emirates, which effectively grants similar approval once a potential licensee receives the FAA’s green light.
JTAMPC is the latest iteration of the years-long cooperation between Joby and the Japanese automotive giant. The latter’s Toyota AI Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, led a 2018 funding round for Joby and repeated the feat in 2020 with a much larger fundraising effort. In 2023, the two companies signed a long-term supply agreement under which Toyota will provide certain components for the eVTOLs. Finally, in 2024, the carmaker made a direct, $500 million investment in Joby.
Those fundraising rounds and the $500 million injection have given Toyota a substantial equity stake in its partner. In fact, Toyota is Joby’s single largest institutional investor, with a roughly 13% holding.
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Passing the testThe creation of the joint venture is also timely, as it comes just over two months after Joby conducted a series of tests in its target U.S. lead market, New York City. One of its flagship models, the S4, flew a series of runs between JFK Airport in Queens and several heliports in downtown Manhattan. By repeatedly putting the aircraft through its paces, Joby advanced that much further toward securing the FAA’s final nods for full commercial operation.
These are exciting times for the company. Toyota’s ever-deepening involvement is a nice investor morale-booster, sure, but more powerfully, it shows that the Japanese automotive titan believes in Joby’s potential enough to help the American company realize it. I don’t blame investors at all for being bullish on Joby stock following the news.
SummaryToyota is upgraded to buy after a prolonged share price decline and improving fundamentals.TM's focus on hybrids positions it well amid rising fuel prices and sluggish EV adoption, especially compared to U.S. automakers reliant on trucks and SUVs.Japan's economic resilience and recent Supreme Court tariff relief further support the investment case for TM.TM's solid margins, revenue growth, and global brand justify a modest valuation premium, though risks remain. Getty Images
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Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE:JOBY) and Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) have announced the initial phase of a strategic manufacturing alliance with the formation of a joint venture aimed at advancing air mobility and supporting the commercial production of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The partnership combines Joby’s electric aviation technology with Toyota’s manufacturing expertise, with both companies focusing initially on establishing production foundations and improving manufacturing efficiency, quality and cost control.
According to the companies, the joint venture will also play a role in scaling Joby’s production capacity as the company progresses through aircraft certification and prepares for anticipated demand growth.
“Toyota has been by Joby’s side for nearly a decade, providing invaluable guidance and support as we built the foundation for manufacturing our aircraft,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and chief executive officer of Joby Aviation.
“Today’s announcement reflects the strength of our relationship and our shared confidence in the opportunity ahead. Together, we share a vision of making aerial mobility an everyday reality.”
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda said air mobility represents a natural extension of the company’s long-standing mobility philosophy.
“Since our founding, we’ve been guided by the philosophy of providing mobility for all,” Toyoda said.
“We see air mobility as a natural extension of that philosophy—from the ground into the sky—and as a way to bring new value to people’s lives and to society.”
He added that the strengthened partnership with Joby marks a step forward in developing what he described as a future mobility society.
The companies said they will continue working through the joint venture to leverage their respective strengths and expand the role of air mobility in broader transportation systems.
Shares of Toyota were down 1.8% at about $168, while Joby stock added about 1% at $9 late morning on Tuesday.
• Toyota Motor stock is under selling pressure. What’s pulling TM shares down?
Toyota Victim of High Gas PricesMany Americans are struggling with higher gas prices, which has led to increased demand for electric vehicles and hybrids, which was evident in Toyota’s May sales data.
The automotive giant reported May sales of 834,279 units, down 7.2% year-over-year, marking a fourth straight month of year-over-year sales.
In North America, Toyota saw sales down 0.1% to 280,539 units, including a 0.6% decline in the U.S.
The company reported a 31.7% year-over-year decline in China to 102,299 units, with Europe sales down 0.3% for the month.
Toyota cited several reasons for weakness in various regions.
"A challenging market environment, including rising gasoline prices, continued, leading to a year-on-year decrease in sales," the company said, as reported by Electrek.
While the company saw overall sales fall for the month, the headline of higher gas prices also saw the company grow its electric vehicle sales in the month.
EV sales were up 170% year-over-year in May for Toyota, with 37,313 units sold. The company’s year-to-date battery-powered vehicles (BEVs) sales are up 138% through May. BEVs account for only around 7% of the company’s overall sales.
Middle East Impact on ToyotaIn May, Toyota said the impact of the war in the Middle East was $4.3 billion in the first quarter and that the full-year impact could be around $24 billion.
The company’s estimated operating profit drop of $24 billion related to the war represents a 22% year-over-year decline from an earlier full-year guidance figure.
Toyota Stock Price ActionToyota stock is down 2% to $168.01 on Tuesday, versus a 52-week trading range of $166.10 to $248.90. Toyota stock is down 22.9% year-to-date in 2026.
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Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE:JOBY) is up 5.2% to trade at $9.08 before the bell, after a regulatory filing revealed the company and Toyota Motor (TM) have formed a new manufacturing venture to produce Joby's S4 Series electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The new Delaware entity, Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company (JTAMPC), formalizes a structure in which Toyota owns a 51% stake and appoints three of five board members, while Joby retains the remaining 49%.
The stock has had a difficult year so far, carrying a 34.6% year-to-date deficit coming into today. However, this morning's news has JOBY looking to snap a six-day losing streak, and as the quarter winds down, the equity is also on track for its first quarterly win in three.
Wall Street remains cautious. Of the 11 analysts covering the stock, six carry a "hold" rating, while two sport a "buy" or better. This leaves room for upgrades, should the Toyota partnership translate into stronger execution.
Notably, short interest represents 15.2% of JOBY's available float. At the stock's average daily trading pace, it would take more than three days for bearish bets to be covered.
Meanwhile, JOBY sports a Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 80 out of 100, indicating the shares have consistently delivered larger moves than options traders have priced in over the past year.
Key Takeaways Toyota's global vehicle sales fell 7.2% in May, marking a fourth straight month of year-over-year decline.TM's China sales dropped 31.7%, while Middle East sales fell 38.6%, weighing on global results.Toyota forecasts lower fiscal 2027 retail sales and operating income despite higher expected revenues. Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TM - Free Report) global vehicle sales declined for the fourth straight month in May, as weak demand in China and the Middle East dragged down overall performance.
Worldwide sales fell 7.2% year over year to 834,279 vehicles. International sales decreased 9.6%, while domestic sales in Japan increased 11.1%, supported by strong demand for models including the RAV4 and bZ4X.
Regionally, sales in China tumbled 31.7% due to challenging market conditions, partly due to higher gasoline prices, while sales in the Middle East dropped 38.6%. In the United States, Toyota's largest market, sales were nearly flat, slipping just 0.6%.
Global vehicle production fell 5.5% year over year, as lower output in the United States and Asia, down 3.8% and 13.3%, respectively, outweighed higher production in Japan. The figures include the sales and production of Toyota's luxury brand, Lexus.
Per the automaker, overall demand remained stable, but year-over-year production declined because some manufacturing facilities operated for fewer days during the month.
For fiscal 2027, Toyota projects total retail vehicle sales of 11.18 million units, indicating a decline from 11.28 million units sold in fiscal 2026. Fiscal 2027 sales are expected to total ¥51 trillion compared with ¥50.68 trillion recorded in fiscal 2026. Operating income is projected to be ¥3 trillion, indicating a contraction of 20.3% year over year.
Pretax profit is estimated to be ¥4.23 trillion, implying a decline from ¥5.12 trillion generated in fiscal 2026. R&D expenses are envisioned to be ¥1.6 trillion compared with ¥1.52 trillion spent in fiscal 2026. Capex is forecasted to be ¥2.3 trillion compared with ¥2.39 trillion spent in fiscal 2026.
TM’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksToyota currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the auto space are Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (GELHY - Free Report) , Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW - Free Report) and Garrett Motion Inc. (GTX - Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GELHY’s 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 77.1% and 40.3%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has improved 18 cents and 7 cents, respectively, over the past 30 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLOW’s 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 16.7% and 31.4%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has improved 39 cents and 29 cents, respectively, over the past 60 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GTX’s 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 5.6% and 20.4%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 has improved 12 cents over the past 60 days, while the EPS estimate for 2027 has improved a penny over the past 30 days.
Toyota Motor (TM) reported its fourth straight monthly sales decline in May, as weakness in China and the Middle East outweighed stronger demand at home in Japa
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Global sales dropped 7.2% year-on-year to 834,279 vehicles, Toyota said in a release. Overseas sales fell 9.6%, while those in Japan rose 11.1%, helped by strong demand for models such as RAV4 and bZ4X.
By region, sales in China plunged 31.7% amid tough market conditions, partly due to rising petrol prices, while those in the Middle East slumped 38.6%. In the U.S., Toyota's top market, they edged down 0.6%.
Global production declined 5.5% from a year earlier, as a 3.8% drop in the U.S. and a 13.3% decrease in Asia offset a rise in Japan.
Toyota's figures include its luxury brand, Lexus.
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In the latest close session, Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) was up +2.99% at $171.48. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
The stock of company has fallen by 13.21% in the past month, lagging the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 8.58% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Toyota Motor Corporation will be of great interest to investors.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $21.11 per share and revenue of $325.63 billion, indicating changes of +7.65% and -3.2%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Toyota Motor Corporation. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 2.95% lower. As of now, Toyota Motor Corporation holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Toyota Motor Corporation's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 7.89. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 10.11.
The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, which puts it in the bottom 35% of all 250+ industries.
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Toyota Motor Corporation faces profit pressure from U.S. tariffs and a $5.6B revenue miss, prompting a CEO change to prioritize financial discipline. TM is intensifying U.S. production, focusing on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as a transitional electrification strategy, and expanding value chain revenues. Despite a 3.5% dividend yield and Seeking Alpha's F-grade for dividend safety, TM's robust A+ rating, $93B net cash, and low 9.1x P/E support dividend stability.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - Rise Nano Optics Ltd. (CSE: EYE) ("Rise" or the "Company"), a health technology company advancing vision care through patented nanotechnology lens solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with SportifEye Optics ("SportifEye"), a cutting-edge, full-service optical laboratory and VSP®-Authorized Lab based in Southern California, to support the production and commercialization of its SpectraGuard lens technology in the United States.
The Company's proprietary SpectraGuard technology is a patented nano particle optical lens treatment that provides a new standard of eye protection for the general eyewear market. The patented technology is designed to provide eye protection from bright sunlight by filtering 100% of ultraviolet (UV) light and up to 90% of wavelengths between 400-600 nm, including blue light, while preserving natural visual clarity and color perception.[1] These performance specifications reflect the Company's previously disclosed intended use claim for SPECTRAGUARD™, as accepted by the FDA in connection with the Company's Class I exempt medical device registration.
SportifEye is uniquely positioned as a specialist optical laboratory with deep expertise in sport, safety, and performance eyewear, including customized prescriptions for high-wrap frames and compliance with ANSI, Ballistic, EN166, and MIL-Spec requirements. This partnership extends Rise's lab network into a high-value market segment where advanced optical performance and protection are critical, combining direct commercial demand generation by Rise with integrated manufacturing and distribution through SportifEye, allowing for efficient scaling without significant capital investment in production infrastructure.
Under the partnership, SportifEye will:
Manufacture SPECTRAGUARD™ lenses on behalf of Rise Distribute SPECTRAGUARD™ lenses through its existing network of eye care professionals (ECPs) and retail partners Support fulfillment of Rise-generated demand across the sport, safety, and performance eyewear segment, enabling scalable production as the Company expands its commercial footprint Erik Ritchie, Chief Commercial Officer of Rise Nano Optics, commented, "Our partnership with SportifEye represents an important expansion of our lab network into the sport and performance eyewear segment. SportifEye's technical expertise in high-wrap frames and specialty lens manufacturing, combined with their established ECP and retail relationships, makes them an ideal partner to bring SpectraGuard to athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals who demand the highest standard of optical protection. This partnership reinforces our phased commercialization strategy and our commitment to building a distributed lab network capable of serving multiple channels and customer segments across the United States."
Thomas Pfeiffer, Chief Executive Officer of SportifEye Optics commented, "We're excited to partner with Rise to introduce SpectraGuard to the independent optical channel in the United States. We believe SpectraGuard represents a meaningful advancement in light management offering exceptional sun protection while significantly enhancing blue light filtering in photochromic lenses. We believe this technology gives independent eye care professionals and eyewear brands a compelling new way to differentiate themselves and better serve the evolving needs of today's patients and consumers."
This is the Company's second optical lab partnership in the United States and represents continued execution of its North American commercialization strategy. The Company intends to replicate this model by aligning with additional independent laboratories, creating a distributed manufacturing and fulfillment ecosystem capable of supporting increasing demand as adoption of SpectraGuard lenses grows. By leveraging established lab infrastructure and industry relationships, Rise is positioned to scale efficiently without significant capital investment, while maintaining flexibility across multiple distribution channels.
The partnership is governed by an Authorized Optical Laboratory Agreement between Rise Nano Optics, Inc., the Company's wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary incorporated in Delaware, and SportifEye, Inc., executed and effective as of May 12, 2026. The agreement is non-exclusive and continues until terminated by either party,
As part of its global strategy, Rise will continue to establish a network of optical lab partners, clinical channel partnerships as well as broader brand integrations across North America and internationally.
About SportifEye Optics
SportifEye Optics is a cutting-edge, full-service optical laboratory based in Southern California, specializing in sport, safety, and performance eyewear. The company is known for its expertise in customized prescriptions for high-wrap frames and compliance with ANSI, Ballistic, EN166, and MIL-Spec requirements, supported by industry veterans with over 40 years of experience. For more information visit: https://sportifeye.com/.
About Rise
Rise Nano Optics Ltd. is a health technology company specializing in advanced nanotechnology lens solutions designed to selectively filter high-energy visible light wavelengths. Its patented SPECTRAGUARD™ technology integrates nanomaterial innovation, ophthalmic research, and scalable optical engineering to serve both clinical and consumer eyewear markets globally.
For more information, visit: www.risenanooptics.com.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the Company and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the trading of the Common Shares and the future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulations.
Readers are cautioned that that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company's management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the approval of the CSE to commence trading of the Common Shares, the demand for the Company's products and technology, including SPECTRAGUARD™, the expansion of the Company's business partnerships and the success of the Company's patents and intellectual property, whether future or current. This forward-looking information may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of the Company and market conditions.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
[1] See Rise news release dated March 23, 2026, "Rise Nano Optics Announces FDA Registration and Class I Device Classification for SPECTRAGUARD™ Nano-Optic Lens Technology."
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The brand expands nationwide distribution on Amazon, delivering a waterless, rapid-dissolve 50 mg caffeine powder built for active, on-the-go lifestyles.
ESTERO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:ASBP) ("Aspire" or the "Company") wholly owned subsidiary Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company LC today announced the nationwide Amazon launch of its innovative BUZZ BOMB™ 50mg caffeine stick packs.
This e-commerce expansion represents a significant milestone in BUZZ BOMB™'s mission to provide clean, accessible energy to athletes, professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and busy individuals. By launching on the U.S. Amazon store, the brand scales its retail footprint to meet the growing consumer demand for fast-acting, convenient wellness products.
A Smarter Way to Energize
BUZZ BOMB™ disrupts the traditional energy market by eliminating the need for bulky cans, sugary liquids, or hard-to-swallow pills. Delivered in pre-measured, single-serving stick packs, the flavored dry powder dissolves directly under the tongue (sublingually). This advanced method provides a rapid energy boost without the liquid volume, crash, or artificial additives commonly found in standard energy drinks, coffees, and sodas.
"Modern consumers demand clean, efficient, and highly portable energy solutions that align with an active lifestyle," said Kraig Higginson, CEO of Aspire. "Launching on Amazon allows us to deliver BUZZ BOMB™ directly to a massive, health-conscious audience via a marketplace they already rely on. We are thrilled to make our innovative caffeine product accessible to millions of households nationwide."
BUZZ BOMB™ Key Benefits:
Easy Delivery: Dissolves instantly under the tongue with no water required.
On-the-Go Convenience: Slim, pocket-sized stick packs fit effortlessly into gym bags, pockets, or desks.
Controlled Dosage: Each stick pack provides a precise 50 mg serving of clean caffeine.
Health-Conscious: Formulated as a sleek alternative to high-calorie, jitter-inducing energy beverages.
BUZZ BOMB™ stick packs are now available for purchase in Variety Pack, Mixed Berry and Mango flavors in 20-X packets on Amazon. To shop the collection or learn more, visit https://www.amazon.com/BUZZ-BOMB-Packets-Caffeine-Variety/dp/B0H2G5Y55G/.
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BUZZ BOMB™ features 50mg of caffeine and is currently offered in four delicious flavors: Tropical Fruit, Mixed Berry, Peach Mango, and Coffee Mocha. Designed for athletes, professionals, and the everyday person needing a rapid boost, BUZZ BOMB™ provides a precise serving of caffeine in easy-to-use single serving stick packs.
About Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc.
Aspire Biopharma delivers supplements to the body rapidly and precisely.
For more information, please visit www.aspirebiolabs.com.
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Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) is expanding its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) portfolio in 2026, reinforcing its position as a full-line automaker with a broader lineup of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). To showcase its latest electrified offerings, Toyota Canada hosted the “Unplug and Drive” event in Quebec from June 2-5, where automotive journalists from across Canada tested the company’s newest electrified models.
Quebec, which accounts for more than one-third of Toyota’s BEV and PHEV sales in Canada this year, was selected as the venue due to its strong adoption of ZEVs. Electrified vehicles, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and BEVs, have represented 64% of Toyota’s total Canadian sales in 2026.
Per Steve Pilkey, vice president of Sales and Marketing at Toyota Canada, the company’s multi-pathway electrification strategy gives consumers a range of powertrain choices. Toyota has put more than 660,000 electrified vehicles on Canadian roads and expects to offer 21 electrified models by the end of 2026, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and four battery-electric vehicles.
Toyota has been a leader in vehicle electrification for nearly three decades. Its journey began with the RAV4 EV in 1996, followed by the launch of the Prius hybrid in 1997, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid in 2012, the RAV4 Prime in 2021 and the bZ4X in 2023. Globally, Toyota has sold more than 35 million electrified vehicles and remains Canada’s top seller of electrified models. At the event, journalists evaluated five key models, including the 2026 Toyota C-HR, 2026 Toyota bZ, 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland, 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid and 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade, showcasing the breadth of Toyota’s ZEV lineup.
The 2026 Toyota C-HR is an all-new BEV that combines sporty styling, engaging performance and practicality. Available in three trims starting at $44,900, it offers up to 496 km of range in front-wheel-drive form or up to 338 horsepower with all-wheel drive.
The 2026 Toyota bZ is Toyota’s refreshed compact electric SUV, featuring updated styling, increased performance, faster charging and up to 486 km of range. Offered in three trims, pricing starts at $45,990.
The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is designed for adventure-oriented drivers. This new electric SUV delivers up to 452 km of range, 375 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive, a 3,500-pound towing capacity and generous cargo space. Pricing starts at $59,900.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid is the latest version of Canada’s best-selling passenger vehicle and uses Toyota’s sixth-generation plug-in hybrid system, producing 324 horsepower and up to 89 km of all-electric driving range. Available in four trims, including the new GR SPORT variant, pricing starts at $48,750.
The 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade is a special edition that adds distinctive black styling elements while maintaining up to 72 km of electric range and a combined fuel efficiency of 4.5 L/100 km. The Prius PHEV lineup starts at $40,050.
Participants also previewed the all-new 2027 Toyota Highlander EV, Toyota’s first three-row electric SUV and the company’s first mass-market BEV built in North America. Available in both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations, it is expected to offer up to 511 km of range and will arrive at Canadian dealerships later this year.
Toyota currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the auto space are Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (GELHY - Free Report) , Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW - Free Report) and Garrett Motion Inc. (GTX - Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GELHY’s 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 77.1% and 40.3%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has improved 18 cents and 7 cents, respectively, over the past 30 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLOW’s 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 16.7% and 3.9%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has improved 39 cents and 29 cents, respectively, over the past 60 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GTX’s 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 5.6% and 20.4%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 has improved 12 cents over the past 60 days, while the EPS estimate for 2027 has improved a penny over the past 30 days.
DETROIT – Toyota Motor is notably gaining on America's largest automaker, General Motors, in U.S. sales as hybrids get more popular and all-electric vehicles sputter.
The Japanese automaker is expected to report a nearly 1% increase in U.S. sales through the first half of this year to 1.25 million vehicles, while GM is projected to be down 7.2% to 1.33 million, according to a new forecast released Wednesday by Cox Automotive.
"At these rates, and what we're seeing right now in the selling rates, GM may be looking over their shoulder here when we get to the year's end, that Toyota could potentially overtake them as the top selling manufacturer here in the U.S. market," Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist and senior director of industry insights at Cox Automotive, said during a media event.
Chesbrough said he isn't yet forecasting that Toyota would top GM, but he said the trends are "concerning for General Motors."
The expected 83,255 difference in vehicle sales through the first half of the year would be the narrowest between the two automakers since Toyota topped GM in U.S. sales for the first time ever in 2021. That was in part the result of supply chain issues during the coronavirus pandemic.
At that time, Toyota chair and company scion Akio Toyoda said he did a "happy dance" when learning of the win, but executives said the company didn't expect it to be sustainable. Other than that year, GM has been the top-selling automaker in the U.S. since 1931, according to industry data.
Toyota's gains come as the automaker has continued to roll out new models, including all-electric vehicles, while continuing to double down on its hybrid vehicles, where it's been a leader for decades.
GM, meanwhile, heavily invested in all-electric vehicles instead of hybrids, many times referring to them as a transitional technology. The Detroit automaker's sole hybrid is a Corvette, while it offers a full lineup of EVs for luxury brand Cadillac as well as many models for other brands.
"The story is hybrids are having their moment," said Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Cox director of industry insights, during the Wednesday event.
Cox expects overall U.S. new vehicle sales to be down 3% through the first half of the year compared to last year, including a 0.5% decline during the second quarter.
The firm forecasts EV sales down 23.3% during first half this year. Hybrid sales, meanwhile, are projected to be up about 10%.
Honda, Volkswagen and Stellantis are expected to post sales gains for the second quarter, while Cox is forecasting the largest sales declines for Tesla, Ford Motor and GM.
Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - FingerMotion, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNGR) ("FingerMotion" or the "Company"), a mobile services, data and technology company today announced that it and BlueFlare Energy Solutions Inc. ("BlueFlare" or "BFE Solutions") are in advanced discussions and are working toward commercial terms covering the first of the two initial project sites identified under the parties' previously announced Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU"). These discussions are intended to advance the first site toward development under the parties' Western Canada behind-the-meter ("BTM") AI compute collaboration and represent progress towards the first project milestone contemplated by the MOU. As of the date of this release, the parties have not entered into a Commercial Term Sheet or any other definitive agreement with respect to the first site.
The initial site is an approximately 600 kilowatt ("kW") behind-the-meter facility in Alberta that today uses on-site natural gas - gas that would otherwise be flared - to power bitcoin mining operations. Under the proposed commercial terms, which are being negotiated, BlueFlare would redevelop the site into an AI inference facility, installing new on-site power generation, battery energy storage and high-performance computing ("HPC") capacity, while retaining and repurposing the existing bitcoin mining load as a load-balancing and gas-continuity mechanism. Consistent with the collaboration framework, AI inference is intended to serve as the site's primary value driver, with co-located bitcoin mining used to keep generated power productive whenever inference demand does not call on the site's full capacity.
Power allocation across the two workloads would be managed by BlueFlare's proprietary BALA™ (BlueFlare Adaptive Load Architecture™) platform, a load-following control system that routes available power between AI inference and bitcoin mining in real time. The Company believes this approach will allow the facility to sustain high, continuous utilization of its on-site generation while supporting compliance with Alberta's natural gas conservation requirements - converting gas that would otherwise be flared into productive compute.
The site is being designed for accelerated time-to-energization. Because the facility will generate its own power on-site and will connect to AI inference workloads over a wireless link enabled by BlueFlare's proprietary bandwidth-optimization technology, it is intended to be brought online without waiting for grid interconnection or fibre construction - two of the most common sources of delay in conventional data center development. Backup power is designed around cleaner-burning propane rather than the diesel generation typically deployed at data centers, an approach the parties believe reduces both the site's emissions profile and the amount of redundant fuel infrastructure required.
The site is the first of two initial project sites identified under the MOU, which establishes BlueFlare as the Company's primary developer across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan for the origination, design, engineering, construction and ongoing support of HPC inference sites integrated with co-located bitcoin mining on a behind-the-meter basis. Each site is expected to be advanced under a separate site-specific Commercial Term Sheet and one or more associated definitive agreements addressing site-level economics, capacity, schedule, construction scope and operations. The parties' current discussions regarding the first site remain preliminary and non-binding, and any Commercial Term Sheet, and the principal commercial terms it would contain, remain subject to continued negotiation and the negotiation and execution of one or more definitive agreements. There can be no assurance that the parties will enter into any Commercial Term Sheet or definitive agreement, or that the site will be developed on the terms contemplated, or at all.
About FingerMotion, Inc.
FingerMotion is an evolving technology company with a core competency in mobile payment and recharge platform solutions in China. As the user base of its primary business continues to grow, the Company is developing additional value-added technologies to market to its users. The vision of the Company is to rapidly grow the user base through organic means and have this growth develop into an ecosystem of users with high engagement rates utilizing its innovative applications. Developing a highly engaged ecosystem of users would strategically position the Company to onboard larger customer bases. FingerMotion eventually hopes to serve over 1 billion users in the China market and eventually expand the model to other regional markets.
About BlueFlare Energy Solutions Inc.
BlueFlare Energy Solutions Inc. is an Alberta-incorporated developer, engineer and constructor of behind-the-meter energy and high-performance compute infrastructure operating under the "From Wellhead to Workload" platform. BlueFlare originates, designs, builds and supports co-located natural gas generation, AI inference compute and bitcoin mining sites across Western Canada, integrated by its proprietary BALA™ (BlueFlare Adaptive Load Architecture™) load-following platform. BlueFlare is a subsidiary of BlueFlare Group Holdings Inc.
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Together, Dove and Tori Penso will champion a message of confidence and self-esteem for girls in sports through visible support both on the field and in an exclusive social docuseries as Tori makes history at the FIFA World Cup 2026™
HOBOKEN, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Beauty brand Dove has announced a partnership with Tori Penso, the first American woman ever selected to serve as a Head Referee at a FIFA World Cup™ tournament. Together, Dove and Penso will take to one of the world's biggest global stages in sports to celebrate the confidence and joy that helps girls stay in the game through symbolic game day gear and an exclusive behind-the-scenes social docuseries about Tori's journey in sports. The partnership builds on "The Game Is Ours," a global sports platform under the Dove Self-Esteem Project.
Dove research shows that one in two girls who quit sports are criticized for their body type, a pressure that strips away the joy of playing, and ultimately pushes them out of the game. By teaming up with Penso, Dove is helping make confidence visible on the pitch throughout the tournament.
"We know confidence can play a powerful role in helping girls stay in the game," said Marcela Melero, Chief Growth Marketing Officer, Dove. "Tori's story is a powerful reminder of what's possible when girls stay in sports, and in a male dominated tournament, it's important for girls to see this represented on the pitch. We're proud to partner with her and celebrate the confidence, determination and love of the game that helped her make history."
This work builds on the Dove Self-Esteem Project's commitment to helping girls stay in sport through the Body Confident Sport program. Through Body Confident Sport, coaches, parents, and mentors are equipped with evidence-based tools to help girls build body confidence and continue participating in the sports they love. To date, the Dove Self-Esteem Project has reached more than 160 million young people across 150+ countries with self-esteem education, with a goal of reaching 250 million young lives globally by 2030.
Outfitting An Unshakeable Presence On The Field
Because Tori isn't just any referee, Dove is equipping her with custom game gear designed to carry her support system right out to the center circle. When Tori takes the pitch during the tournament, she will be wearing:
The Blue Whistle: A custom, Dove-blue whistle, serving as a distinct visual marker of a new era of leadership on the field.
Cheer On Cleats: Bespoke cleats featuring the names of her three daughters, alongside a message for girls everywhere: The Game is Ours.
These custom pieces serve as a reminder that keeping girls confident and in sports deserves the world's full attention.
TORI PENSO'S CUSTOM ‘THE GAME IS OURS' CLEATS AND BLUE WHISTLE.
Bringing Fans Inside the Moment: The Social Docuseries
To extend this partnership beyond the stadium lines, Dove will launch a social docuseries about Penso and her inspiring journey. This multi-episode deep dive follows what it actually takes to build a history-maker, tracking Penso's journey across three distinct chapters.
Time To Get In The Game
Behind every historic stride are the people who watched the early mornings, the endless cross-country flights and the quiet moments of sacrifice.
"Tori's drive has propelled her to the absolute pinnacle of this sport, and she has earned every single centimeter of that grass," said Chris Penso, Tori's husband and fellow Major League Soccer referee. "I had a front-row seat in the mid-2010s when she questioned whether to keep going. There have been immensely tough days alongside the good ones, but her deep joy and commitment to soccer never wavered."
Penso's path from those moments of doubt has been defined by a series of monumental historic firsts. She went on to become the first female to referee in Major League Soccer in 20 years, later serving as the first American to referee a senior World Cup Final. Now, her selection as the first American woman to serve as a head referee in a Men's World Cup cements her place in global sports history.
"By partnering with Tori to share the raw truth of her journey-the passion, the training and the camaraderie-Dove is taking fans so much deeper into the World Cup experience by letting them see the game entirely through her eyes," Chris Penso added. "Seeing that dedication day in and day out is going to create an immeasurable amount of inspiration for the next generation."
That inspiration carries an immense weight for the community of female officials who understand exactly what it takes to step onto a global stage.
"You know you are carrying the weight of every woman and young girl who is watching a group that isn't yet represented in massive numbers," says FIFA Assistant Referee, Alyssa Pennington, about the profound feeling of accomplishment in stepping onto a field of this scale. "To see Tori at the center of the action is going to bring an overwhelming mix of joy, pride and admiration for everyone who has watched her entire journey up to this milestone."
Visit Dove.com to learn how to #KeepHerConfident through the Body Confident Sport program and follow @Dove on social for more from Dove and Tori Penso during FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Dove commissioned this survey to expose the reality of girls' experience in sports and the impact it has on their confidence, as well as the drivers behind girls dropping out and potential solutions.
We asked 4,917 children of different ages, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and US to take part in a 15-minute online survey.
The study included 3,506 girls aged between 9-17 years old (approximately 500 from each country) and 1,391 boys aged 9-17 years old (approximately 200 from each country) who had the consent of a parent or legal guardian to take part.
About the Dove Self-Esteem Project
Dove is the largest self-esteem education provider in the world, offering no-cost, academically validated tools to parents, teachers, mentors, and kids for nearly two decades with the Dove Self-Esteem Project. To date, Dove has reached more than 160 million young people globally across 150+ countries with DSEP, with a goal of reaching 250M young lives by 2030.
About Dove
Dove started its life in 1957 in the US, with the launch of its iconic Beauty Bar and patented blend of mild cleansers and ¼ moisturizing cream. Dove's heritage is rooted in care - proof, not promises grew Dove from a Beauty Bar into one of the world's most beloved beauty brands.
Real women have always been our inspiration, and since the beginning, Dove has been wholly committed to providing superior care to all, and to championing real representations of beauty in our advertising, communications, and campaigns. Dove believes that beauty is for everyone, and the Dove mission is to ensure a positive experience with beauty is universally accessible to all.
For more than 65 years, Dove has been committed to broadening narrow definitions of beauty in the work we do. This includes the 'Dove Real Beauty Pledge,' and commitment to:
Portray women as they are in real life with honesty, diversity, and respect. We feature women of different ages, sizes, ethnicities, hair color, type, and style.
Represent individuals with zero digital distortion, with all images approved by the women they feature. This includes never using AI to alter or distort real people in our marketing, advertising or campaigns.
PLANO, Texas, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota announced executive changes to its manufacturing, supply chain, and financial services operations designed to better serve its customers, drive continued growth, and advance its commitment to building where it sells. Retirements Ellen Farrell, group vice president and executive advisor, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), will retire in August.
, /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Toyota anunció cambios en la plana ejecutiva de sus operaciones de fabricación, cadena de suministro y servicios financieros con el objetivo de ofrecer un mejor servicio a sus clientes, promover el crecimiento sostenido y reforzar su compromiso de fabricar en el mismo lugar donde vende.
Jubilaciones
Ellen Farrell, vicepresidenta del grupo y asesora ejecutiva de Toyota Financial Services (TFS), se jubilará en agosto. Durante más de 25 años, Farrell ha prestado asesoramiento jurídico que ha promovido y protegido los intereses de Toyota. Antes de su cargo actual, se desempeñó como directora jurídica, de cumplimiento normativo y administrativa de TFS, así como directora de respeto hacia las personas de TFS y Toyota Motor North America. Farrell tuvo una participación fundamental en la creación de la línea de negocio de marca propia de TFS, que impulsó el crecimiento de los servicios financieros. Sus contribuciones se extendieron mucho más allá del ámbito jurídico gracias a sus cargos como vicepresidenta de desarrollo sostenible y, posteriormente, directora de respeto hacia las personas.
Kerry Creech, vicepresidente de grupo de la Región 1 de TMNA y presidente de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK), se jubilará en julio después de una carrera de 36 años en Toyota. Durante su mandato, Creech ostentó numerosos cargos de responsabilidad en los ámbitos de fabricación, calidad e ingeniería, llegando a dirigir TMMK y a supervisar un importante crecimiento operativo y una inversión considerable. Su liderazgo contribuyó a impulsar nuevas inversiones destinadas a apoyar iniciativas de electrificación y fabricación avanzada. Asimismo, realizó importantes contribuciones al desarrollo de la fuerza laboral y a la comunidad a través de iniciativas como la 4T Academy. En 1990, él inició su carrera como miembro del equipo de producción de sistemas de propulsión en TMMK.
Ascensos y nuevas funciones
Fabricación
Stephen Brennan, vicepresidente sénior de la Región 1, Operaciones de Fabricación y Operaciones Empresariales de Fabricación (MBO), será destinado a Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) como jefe de producción del Área de Tecnología Avanzada. Brennan supervisará la División de Ingeniería de Producción Avanzada, la División de Ingeniería de Producción, la División de Equipamiento para la Movilidad, la División de Logística e Ingeniería de Información para la Producción y el Departamento de Transformación Digital de la Producción. Brennan estará subordinado a Takefumi Shiga, director de operaciones de TMC, director de producción y director del grupo de Ingeniería de Producción.
Kevin Voelkel, vicepresidente sénior de Operaciones de Fabricación, asumirá la supervisión de Fabricación de la Región 1 —TMMK Vehicle and Powertrain (vehículos y sistema de propulsión de TMMK) — y seguirá subordinado a Masahiro Seri, vicepresidente sénior y director de producción de Ingeniería de Producción y Fabricación.
Susann Kazunas, vicepresidenta del grupo y directora ejecutiva de ingeniería, será nombrada vicepresidenta del grupo de Operaciones Empresariales de Fabricación (MBO) e Ingeniería de Producción (PE). Kazunas seguirá desempeñando sus funciones como directora ejecutiva de ingeniería y asumirá además las de directora ejecutiva de seguridad. Ella mantendrá su subordinación a Masahiro Seri.
David Fernandes, vicepresidente de grupo de la Región 6 de Fabricación y vicepresidente sénior de Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTMUS), ha sido ascendido a vicepresidente de grupo de la Región 1 de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) y a presidente de TMMK, y estará subordinado a Kevin Voelkel, vicepresidente sénior de Operaciones de Fabricación.
Erik Skaggs, presidente de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi, ha sido nombrado vicepresidente de grupo de la Región 6 de Fabricación y vicepresidente sénior de Mazda Toyota Manufacturing. Él estará subordinado a Kevin Voelkel, vicepresidente sénior de Operaciones de Fabricación.
Aaron Foster, director general de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi (TMMMS), ha sido ascendido a presidente de TMMMS y estará subordinado a David Rosier, vicepresidente del grupo para Operaciones de Fabricación de la Región 5 y presidente de Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV).
Carla Wright, vicepresidenta de fabricación de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX), ha sido nombrada vicepresidenta de Proyectos Especiales de Operaciones Empresariales de Fabricación (MBO) y estará subordinada a Susann Kazunas, vicepresidenta sénior de Ingeniería de Producción y Operaciones Empresariales de Fabricación.
Juan Francisco García, presidente de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato (TMMGT), ha sido nombrado vicepresidente de fabricación de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX) y estará subordinado a Frank Voss, vicepresidente del grupo para Operaciones de Fabricación de la Región 4 y presidente de TMMTX.
Eliel Cole, presidente de Toyota Autobody Company (TABC), ha sido ascendido a presidente de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato (TMMGT) y estará subordinado a Frank Voss, vicepresidente del grupo para Operaciones de Fabricación de la Región 4 y presidente de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas.
Zach Choate, director general de Ingeniería de Producción, ha sido adscrito al presidente de TABC y estará subordinado a Óscar Villarreal, presidente de Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Baja California (TMMBC) y presidente del consejo de administración de TABC.
Cadena de Suministro
Kevin Austin, vicepresidente del grupo responsable de Cadena de Suministro, asumirá la responsabilidad del área de Calidad, y Tom Trisdale, vicepresidente del grupo responsable de Calidad, estará subordinado a él. Austin seguirá al frente del departamento de Estrategia y Operaciones de Cadena de Suministro y estará subordinado a Chris Nielsen, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Cadena de Suministro, director de Cadena de Suministro y director de Calidad de TMNA.
Kensuke Morita, vicepresidente del grupo para Cadena de Suministro de Vehículos, asumirá la responsabilidad de Estrategia y Planificación y Gestión de Proyectos (PPM), Gestión de la Oferta y la Demanda (DSM) y Transformación Tecnológica. Jamese Olayiwola, vicepresidente de Estrategia y Gestión de Proyectos y Programas (PPM), y Michael Schad, vicepresidente de DSM y Transformación Tecnológica, estarán subordinados a él. Morita seguirá subordinado a Kevin Austin, vicepresidente del grupo para Cadena de Suministro.
Todos los cambios entrarán en vigor el 13 de julio de 2026, salvo que se indique otra fecha.
Acerca de Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) ha sido parte del tejido cultural de EE. UU. por casi 70 años y está comprometida con el avance de la movilidad sostenible de nueva generación a través de nuestras marcas Toyota y Lexus, además de nuestros casi 1,500 concesionarios.
Toyota emplea directamente a casi 48,000 personas en Estados Unidos, quienes han contribuido al diseño, la ingeniería y el ensamblaje de más de 35 millones de automóviles y camionetas en nuestras 11 plantas de fabricación. En la primavera de 2025, la planta de Toyota en Carolina del Norte comenzará a fabricar baterías para vehículos eléctricos. Con más vehículos eléctricos en la carretera que cualquier otro fabricante de automóviles, Toyota ofrece actualmente 32 opciones eléctricas.
Mediante su iniciativa Driving Possibilities, la Toyota USA Foundation se ha comprometido a crear programas educativos innovadores dentro de las comunidades históricamente desfavorecidas cercanas a los centros operativos de la empresa en EE. UU., y en colaboración con ellas.
Para obtener más información sobre Toyota, visite www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker's philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
Civinity, a group providing building maintenance, administration and engineering solutions, has completed the first stage of its vehicle fleet renewal tender and is launching one of the largest projects of its kind in the services sector. During the first stage, the Group will acquire 150 new commercial vehicles of various specifications and capabilities from the Toyota Proace family in Lithuania and Latvia.
The first vehicles are expected to reach operational teams in September–October. The value of the first stage will amount to up to EUR 2.7 million. The total number of vehicles planned for acquisition is 350, with their integration into the Group’s more sustainable and significantly lower-emission fleet scheduled over the next three years.
The tender was won by Autotoja in Lithuania and WESS Motors Toyota in Latvia. In total, five vehicle dealerships submitted proposals. The first-stage order will be financed through leasing with the support of an external financing partner. Subsequent stages will be implemented with the same primary vehicle supplier in accordance with the schedule established by the Civinity Group.
Five vehicle dealerships submitted proposals for the tender. The evaluation process considered compliance with the tender requirements, vehicle quality and reliability standards, warranty periods, and the coverage of servicing networks across cities in Lithuania and Latvia.
A broad network of authorised dealerships and service centres was one of the key practical criteria, as Civinity’s technical teams operate in six cities and vehicle downtime directly affects service delivery to clients.
“We are pleased that the tender we announced attracted considerable interest from representatives of some of the strongest manufacturers in the commercial vehicle segment. In our business, a vehicle fleet is not merely a supporting tool. It is part of the service itself, determining the mobility of our teams, response times and day-to-day efficiency and, in Civinity’s case, it is also another step towards the implementation of our Smart Green City vision,” says Deividas Jacka, Chairman of the Board of Civinity.
The project is being implemented at a time when corporate vehicle fleets are becoming one of the key drivers of growth in the electric vehicle market. In Lithuania, companies already account for the majority of new electric vehicle purchases, while the number of electric vehicle leasing agreements concluded by legal entities has increased rapidly in recent years. This demonstrates that fleet renewal is increasingly driven not by image considerations, but by total cost of ownership, operational efficiency and regulatory developments.
Of the 150 vehicles included in the first stage, 89 will be allocated to Civinity companies operating in Lithuania and 61 to companies in Latvia. The vehicles will be used by building administration, technical maintenance and engineering teams operating in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys, Palanga, Kretinga, Riga, Jūrmala, Jelgava and other locations.
The new order will include Toyota Proace City, Proace Medium and Proace Max vehicles, the majority of which will be electric. A significant part of the renewal programme will focus on lower-emission transport; however, a small number of larger vans (seven vehicles) will be equipped with internal combustion engines where required due to longer travel distances, more intensive utilisation or specific technical requirements.
Alongside the fleet renewal programme, Civinity also plans to expand its charging infrastructure. Charging facilities are expected to be developed at the Group’s offices and technical premises, while agreements will be concluded with public charging network operators for day-to-day use.
Particular attention will also be paid to driver training. Employees will be introduced to the specific characteristics of electric vehicle operation, charging practices, principles of efficient use and seasonal operating considerations.
The vehicles will be centrally acquired by the Group company Civinity Rent. The company will be responsible for financing, insurance, leasing to Group companies and vehicle replacement upon completion of the designated usage period.
The fleet renewal programme will be included in the Group’s ESG reporting. Civinity intends to assess the project’s impact using greenhouse gas emissions accounting methodologies and to use the collected data when planning subsequent stages. The Group currently operates a fleet of nearly 400 vehicles which, as previously announced by Civinity, is planned to be optimised and renewed in several stages, with up to 350 vehicles in Lithuania and Latvia to be replaced by 2028.
The vehicle fleet is one of the areas where environmental impact can be reduced most rapidly. In building maintenance and administration activities, mobility is an essential component of service delivery: teams travel to client sites every day, respond to incidents, conduct inspections and perform engineering works. As a result, transport solutions have a direct impact on service quality, while the choice of green energy affects environmental performance.
“Our approach to sustainability is very straightforward: if we want to create a Smart Green City, we must start with our own everyday practices. Mobility is one of the areas where change becomes visible very quickly. This is not greenwashing; it is a practical step that helps reduce emissions and noise in residential areas where our teams operate, while supporting a gradual transition towards a lower-emission operating model,” says D. Jacka.
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Novel F18 PET imaging agent designed to identify inflammation.
Program advancing toward Phase 2 patient studies
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Yellowbird Diagnostics Inc. today announced the successful completion of dosing and imaging in its first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial of NeuCaVis™, a novel F18 PET radiotracer designed to image inflammation.
Led by Dr. Benjamin Chow, the study enrolled twelve healthy volunteers, including six men and six women, at the Ottawa Heart Institute. The trial is evaluating the safety, tolerability, biodistribution, and dosimetry of NeuCaVis™, while generating the first clinical data in humans.
"Completing dosing in all twelve participants marks an important milestone for Yellowbird and validates our ability to execute a first-in-human clinical program. We thank the volunteers, investigators, and study staff for their contributions and look forward to sharing additional results as data analysis progresses," said Nick Calvert, Chief Executive Officer of Yellowbird Diagnostics.
"Successful completion of this study represents a significant step forward in the development of NeuCaVis™ and our mission to transform inflammation imaging. The preliminary images and interim data have exceeded our expectations and reinforce the promise of NeuCaVis™ as a novel approach to imaging inflammation. We are now focused on advancing the program into patient studies and expanding the clinical applications of fructose-based inflammation imaging," said Adam Shuhendler, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Yellowbird Diagnostics.
Data analysis is underway, with additional results expected in the coming quarter.
About Yellowbird Diagnostics
Yellowbird Diagnostics is an Ottawa-based biotechnology company developing next-generation metabolic imaging technologies to transform the diagnosis and management of inflammatory diseases.
NeuCaVis™, the company's lead program, is a proprietary F18-labeled PET imaging agent designed to visualize fructose metabolism, a pathway increasingly recognized as a hallmark of activated inflammatory cells. Unlike traditional imaging approaches, NeuCaVis™ is designed to enhance visualization of inflammatory processes in tissues where background signal can limit diagnostic performance.
For more information: yellowbirddx.com
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Enterprise Customer Rollouts Begin as Company Launches Most Advanced Version of MOBICARD™ to Date
CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Peer To Peer Network, Inc. (OTC Pink:PTOP), developer of the MOBICARD™ digital networking platform and original inventor of the digital business card, is pleased to announce the official release of MOBICARD™ 1.8 on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
The launch marks a significant milestone for the Company as it transitions from years of development into the next phase of commercialization, customer acquisition, enterprise deployment, and revenue generation.
Download the new app for Android here: Mobicard™ - Apps on Google Play
Download the new app for Apple here: Mobicard™ App - App Store
Management believes MOBICARD™ 1.8 represents a complete transformation of the user experience. The application has been redesigned from the ground up with a more intuitive interface, improved navigation, enhanced search functionality, enterprise capabilities, monetization tools, and several features that management believes differentiate the platform from other digital business card providers.
The Company also announced that it will immediately begin implementing and onboarding the Enterprise customers announced over the past several weeks, including organizations operating within the real estate, aviation, construction, and education sectors.
One of the most significant enterprise opportunities involves the planned integration of MOBICARD™ with large-scale partner ecosystems that could introduce the platform to substantial numbers of new users. Management believes enterprise deployments will play a critical role in accelerating adoption and expanding the overall MOBICARD™ network.
IMPORTANT UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLE USERS
Users who already have MOBICARD™ installed on their Apple devices must manually update the application to receive Version 1.8.
To update:
Open the Apple App Store.
Search for "MOBICARD™."
Click on the MOBICARD™ app listing.
Tap the app image/icon on left hand side of screen.
Select "Update."
Failure to update the application will prevent users from accessing the new features and enhanced user experience included in MOBICARD™ 1.8.
Management encourages every shareholder, customer, enterprise partner, friend, family member, and supporter of the Company to immediately download and begin using the application.
NEW FEATURES INCLUDED IN MOBICARD™ 1.8
MOBICARD™ 1.8 introduces a wide variety of new features designed to improve networking, customer engagement, discoverability, and monetization.
Airdrop Card Sharing
The platform now includes an Airdrop sharing feature that allows users to instantly share their digital business card with nearby devices. Management believes this functionality provides an enhanced networking experience not commonly found within competing digital business card applications.
Discovery Feed
MOBICARD™ 1.8 introduces a new Discovery Feed that functions similarly to a social media activity stream. Enterprise customers and businesses can promote announcements, services, products, events, employment opportunities, and company updates directly through the platform.
Users may also submit requests to be featured within the Discovery Feed, creating additional visibility opportunities for businesses and professionals.
Enhanced Local Search
The new search functionality allows users to search by profession, trade, service, or category.
For example, a user searching for "Plumber" can instantly locate MOBICARD™ users who identify themselves as plumbers and operate near the geographic area associated with the user's profile.
Management believes this feature has the potential to transform MOBICARD™ into a powerful local business discovery platform.
Premium Subscription Features
Users may upgrade to a Premium subscription which removes advertisements and provides additional functionality.
Premium subscriptions are expected to serve as one of several future revenue-generating components of the platform.
Additional premium features include enhanced sharing capabilities and third-party referral tracking.
For example, if a user shares another person's MOBICARD™, the card owner may receive notification that their card was shared along with information regarding the new contact.
Enterprise Accounts
The Company also launched its new Enterprise Account functionality.
Any user can begin the Enterprise signup process by:
Opening "Edit Card."
Clicking the profile circle located in the upper-right corner of the application (Usually has the letter of your first name in the circle).
Selecting "Enterprise" from the menu.
Completing the onboarding process.
Enterprise customers receive enhanced visibility throughout the platform, expanded promotional opportunities, advertising capabilities, priority placement within search results, and additional tools designed to increase exposure and customer engagement.
Management believes the Enterprise platform creates a compelling value proposition for organizations seeking cost-effective digital marketing, networking, lead generation, and customer engagement solutions.
"This is a huge milestone for our Company," stated Joshua Sodaitis, Chairman and CEO of Peer To Peer Network.
"For the first time, I feel like we are ready to truly market a product that I am proud of. MOBICARD™ 1.8 is dramatically different from previous versions. The app is easy to use, visually impressive, feature-rich, and most importantly, it has multiple paths toward generating revenue."
Mr. Sodaitis continued, "Every software release has bugs, and I'm sure there will be issues we discover and improve over the coming weeks. That's simply part of software development. What excites me is that we now have a foundation that we can build upon. Our next development efforts will focus on making the platform even stronger while continuing to expand enterprise adoption and user growth. Mobicard 2.0 development will start immediately."
Management encourages all shareholders to download the application, update to Version 1.8, create a profile, share their card, and experience the platform firsthand.
For more information visit:
www.ptopnetwork.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements except as required by law.
Peer To Peer Network, Inc. is the original inventor of the digital business card. With multiple fully granted U.S. utility patents protecting its electronic interactive business card system, PTOP is positioned as the category creator the of digital business cards industry. Its flagship product, MOBICARD™, is currently available on both the Google Play and Apple App Store.
PTOP's mission is to deliver scalable, efficient, and modernized solutions that empower organizations to operate at the speed of digital engagement.
Sign up for free for the MOBICARD™ digital business card app here:
Android: Mobicard™ - Apps on Google Play
iPhone: Mobicard™ App - App Store
Joshua Sodaitis
Chairman & CEO
Peer To Peer Network, Inc.
617-481-1971 [email protected]
www.ptopnetwork.com
PTOP Intelligence Labs, the Company's newly launched AI division is focused on building a suite of artificial intelligence products designed to enhance compliance, automate corporate communications, and strengthen the connection between companies and their customers or investors.
PTOP's mission is to deliver scalable, efficient, and modernized solutions that empower organizations to operate at the speed of digital engagement.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those projected.
Safe Harbor Statement: This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company invokes the protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategies, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those set forth in our filings at www.sec.gov. The company is no longer a fully reporting SEC filing company. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Special Segment Highlights How Toyota is Tackling Emissions, Energy, and Nature
, /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America will be featured in an upcoming episode of Earth with John Holden, airing Sunday, June 21, on Bloomberg Television. The episode showcases Toyota's ongoing commitment to innovative environmental initiatives designed to help create a more sustainable future.
Toyota Motor North America featured on Earth with John Holden. Through the episode, viewers will gain an inside look at Toyota's efforts to support biodiversity such as its integration of environmental stewardship into its operations by creating habitats that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinating species. Each plays a critical role in healthy ecosystems and manufacturing industries, such as food production.
Additionally, the program also highlights Toyota's investment in solar energy and renewable power solutions. Through the expansion of renewable energy projects, Toyota continues its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint while supporting a transition toward cleaner energy sources.
"Toyota is committed to the long-term development of a sustainable society, and we outline our focus areas through the Environmental Challenge 2050," said Tim Hilgeman, Toyota's general manager of environmental sustainability. "One of our main company visions is 'Respect for the Planet,' working toward achieving carbon neutrality in our operations and from the vehicle lifecycle. These projects at Toyota West Virigina and with other companies like Rehlko and Savion help us work toward carbon neutrality and nature stewardship."
The segment shares more about Toyota's Environmental Challenge 2050, the company's long-term strategy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and help achieve a more sustainable society. Viewers will learn how Toyota offsets operational energy use through working with companies like Savion on virtual power purchase agreements to support large-scale renewable energy projects. The Martin County Solar project is featured in the episode, and the team discusses why it chose to locate it on top of a former coal mine in Kentucky.
The feature also examines Toyota's multi-pathway approach to mobility. This includes the advancement of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). The team discovered how Toyota and Wisconsin-based, Rehlko, a leader in resilient power generation, are collaborating to develop generators with lower emissions than traditional diesel generators.
In addition, viewers will learn about Toyota's innovative hybrid battery recycling initiative. In working towards recovering valuable materials and extending the lifecycle of critical resources, Toyota is helping advance a circular economy while reducing waste and supporting responsible resource management.
"Toyota recognizes that sustainability requires a comprehensive approach," said John Holden, host of Earth. "This segment demonstrates how the company is addressing environmental challenges through innovation, conservation, renewable energy and next-generation transportation solutions."
Watch Toyota's featured segment on Earth with John Holden airing Sunday, June 21, on Bloomberg Television. Check your local listings for airtime or visit Earth - Discover Our Award-Winning TV Series for more information.
About Earth with John Holden
Earth with John Holden is an award-winning television series that explores the technologies, innovations, and organizations driving environmental progress around the world. The program examines solutions that address critical challenges in sustainability, energy, conservation, transportation and resource management.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of over 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.
For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
