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Nissan posts first quarterly profit loss in more than 4 years

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Posted on July 30, 2025

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YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) -Nissan posted its first quarterly operating loss in more than four years on Wednesday as the embattled Japanese automaker took a hit from U.S. import tariffs and lower sales

Nissan Reports First Quarterly Operating Loss in Over Four Years

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YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) -Nissan posted its first quarterly operating loss in more than four years on Wednesday as the embattled Japanese automaker took a hit from U.S. import tariffs and lower sales volumes.

Operating Loss Details

It reported an operating loss of 79.1 billion yen ($534.57 million) for the April-June quarter, narrower than an average estimate for a 123.9 billion yen loss in a survey of five analysts by LSEG.

Comparison to Previous Forecasts

The result compared to a forecast for a 200 billion yen loss the company had released when it reported its results for the previous financial year in May.

($1 = 147.9700 yen)

(Reporting by Daniel Leussink; Editing by Himani Sarkar)

Key Takeaways

  • Nissan reported a quarterly operating loss of 79.1 billion yen.
  • The loss was narrower than the estimated 123.9 billion yen.
  • US import tariffs and lower sales impacted Nissan's performance.
  • Previous forecasts predicted a 200 billion yen loss.
  • This marks Nissan's first loss in over four years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Nissan's operating loss for the April-June quarter?
Nissan reported an operating loss of 79.1 billion yen ($534.57 million) for the April-June quarter.
How does this loss compare to analyst estimates?
The reported loss was narrower than the average estimate of a 123.9 billion yen loss from a survey of five analysts.
What was Nissan's previous forecast for the operating loss?
Nissan had previously forecasted a 200 billion yen loss when it reported results for the previous financial year in May.
What factors contributed to Nissan's quarterly loss?
Nissan's quarterly loss was impacted by U.S. import tariffs and lower sales.
When was the last time Nissan reported a quarterly operating loss?
This is Nissan's first quarterly operating loss in more than four years.

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