Nissan's Q1 Financial Performance Highlights Market Challenges

Nissan Motor Corp. unveiled its first-quarter financial results for 2025, revealing a significant downturn. The company reported a revenue of ¥2.7 trillion, marking a 9.7% decrease compared to the previous year. This downturn is attributed to several factors, including reduced sales volumes, unfavorable exchange rate fluctuations, and the impact of U.S. tariffs.

Financial Losses and Future Projections

The automaker experienced a net loss of ¥115.8 billion, a stark contrast to the net profit of ¥28.6 billion recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. Additionally, the operating loss was reported at ¥79.1 billion. Despite these challenges, Nissan remains cautiously optimistic, maintaining its full-year revenue forecast at ¥12.5 trillion.

However, the company highlighted the unpredictability of the current business environment, leaving the outlook for operating profit, net income, and auto free cash flow undetermined for the fiscal year. For the upcoming second quarter, Nissan anticipates a net revenue of ¥2.8 trillion, with an operating loss of ¥100 billion and a negative automotive free cash flow of ¥350 billion.