Toyota Motor (TM) Vice Chairman Koji Sato Buys $2.7K of Stock

Toyota Insider Activity

Toyota Motor Corporation Vice Chairman Koji Sato purchased 162 shares of the company on June 25, 2026. Sato paid an average price of $16.71 per share, making the total transaction value $2,707.02. This transaction was filed with the SEC and was not part of a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading schedule.

While the dollar amount of this trade is small relative to Toyota's massive global size, it represents a coordinated showing of support from the company's leadership. On the very same day, six other Toyota insiders made similar purchases at the exact same price of $16.71 per share.

Among those joining the buying effort was Operating Officer Takahiro Imura, who acquired 86 shares for $1,437.06. Executive Fellow Shigeki Tomoyama purchased 46 shares for $768.66. Other buyers included Olcott George Cunningham, who bought 67 shares, Kumi Fujisawa, who added 37 shares, Shigeaki Okamoto, who bought 12 shares, and Hiromi Osada, who picked up 7 shares.

Toyota Stock Performance

Shares of Toyota, traded on the NYSE under the ticker TM, opened at $171.36 on Monday. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $166.10, down significantly from its 52-week high of $248.90. This decline has pushed the stock below both its 50-day moving average of $190.63 and its 200-day moving average of $200.01. Despite the recent pressure, Toyota is priced at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.43, and carries a forward P/E of 12.16.

Recent Earnings

Toyota last reported annual revenue of $51.96 trillion, which represents a revenue growth of 10.4% year-over-year. The automotive giant generated earnings per share of $22.76, maintaining a net margin of 8.63% and a return on equity of 12.4%. Investors can look forward to the next quarterly earnings update, which is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Dividend

Toyota continues to return cash to its shareholders, paying a dividend with a current yield of 3.26%. The company has maintained a conservative payout ratio of 25.85%, leaving ample room to cover its obligations and reinvest in its transition toward electric and hybrid vehicles.

About Toyota

Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automotive manufacturer based in Toyota, Japan. The company designs and sells passenger cars, minivans, trucks, and luxury vehicles under the Toyota and Lexus brands, and is heavily investing in battery and hybrid electric vehicles. These insider buys signal that the leadership team sees value in the stock at its current price levels.

What to Watch at Toyota Motor Corporation

With multiple insiders buying shares at the same price point, investors will want to watch if the stock can stabilize near its 52-week low. The upcoming earnings report on November 5, 2026, will give the market a clearer look at whether Toyota's financial performance can lift the stock back toward its longer-term moving averages.