Japan’s Nissan Sees Profit for Latest Quarter but Warns of Middle East and China Woes
Nissan reported a 3.8 billion yen profit as quarterly sales rose 9.5%, but it cut its annual sales forecast to 3.15 million vehicles.
- Nissan Motor Corp. reported Monday that it returned to profit in the first quarter, posting a 3.8 billion yen net profit, reversing the 115.8 billion yen loss from the same period in 2025.
- Despite improved results, Nissan lowered its annual sales projection to 3.15 million vehicles from 3.3 million, largely because fierce competition from Chinese automakers leading in electrification has pressured sales in China.
- Chief Executive Ivan Espinosa noted that sales grew in the U.S. and Japan, while production lines partially stalled last week due to a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, affecting 5,000 vehicles.
- Japanese automakers face pressure from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, negotiated down to 15% from an initial 27.5% rate, though they remain higher than the earlier 2.5% level.
- The war in Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key export route to the Middle East, creating difficulties that complicate Nissan's efforts to build a resilient long-term strategy.
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The event brought together dealers, strategic partners, customers and media. With more than 50,000 units sold in Chile, the new Versa comes with an updated design, greater technological equipment and security, to consolidate the model’s leadership in the subcompact sedans segment. With this proposal, Nissan reaffirms its commitment to Japanese innovation, security and engineering.
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SapoCost reduction, restructuring plan and devaluation of the yen allowed the Japanese brand to shift from losses of EUR 641 million to profits, for the first time in eight quarters.
Nissan registered its first quarterly net profit in two years and kept its annual forecasts unchanged, even with the reduction in its vehicle sales projection. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
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