Nissan’s operating profit rises with forecasts

Nissan today announced its revised financial forecasts for its full fiscal year 2025, ending March 31 of this year. The update represents an improvement compared to the forecasts released on February 12, with a significant shift from a hardship scenario to a return to profit scenario, particularly affecting operating profitability. Nissan is revising its forecasts upwards. In detail, the revision relates to fiscal 2025 operating profit: the forecast moves from the previous forecast of a loss of 60 billion yen to a positive profit of 50 billion yen. According to the company, the main reasons for the change in outlook include a one-time positive impact from changes to U.S. emissions regulations, benefits from ongoing cost reduction initiatives and favorable effects of foreign exchange rates. Operating profit is increasing. Other economic and financial indicators are also improving. Supported by the favorable foreign exchange environment, fiscal 2025 net revenue is estimated at 12 trillion yen. Additionally, net profit is expected to increase as losses narrow from 650 billion yen to 550 billion yen. On the liquidity front, the cash flow forecast for the automotive sector remains positive in the second half of the financial year. Automotive net cash position is expected to be more than 1 trillion yen by the end of the year. Nissan will announce its fiscal 2025 financial results on May 13, 2026.