Topic: Growth Stocks

NISSAN MOTOR $20.51 – Nasdaq symbol NSANY

NISSAN MOTOR (ADR) $20.51 (Nasdaq symbol NSANY; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (310-771-3111; www.nissan-global.com; Shares outstanding: 2.3 billion; Market cap: $45.7 billion; No dividends paid) has reported lower U.S. sales for the month of September, along with most other automakers. However, this September was unique because it had fewer selling days than the prior year.

Overall, Nissan sold 86,868 cars and trucks in the U.S. during the month. That’s down 5.5% from 91,907 in September 2012. The Nissan division’s sales fell 5.6%, to 77,828 vehicles. Infiniti sales dropped 4.3%, to 9,040 vehicles.

Like all automakers, Nissan needs a renewed global economic recovery to boost its sales. Meanwhile, its outlook is positive.

Nissan is still a buy.

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