Nissan’s financial troubles persist with $534M quarterly loss

Nissan posted its first quarterly operating loss in over four years on Wednesday. The Japanese automaker reported a loss of 79.1 billion yen, or $534.57 million, for the first quarter. The loss was smaller than initially expected due to the carmaker’s early cost-cutting measures.

The automaker will maintain its financial outlook regarding net revenue at 12.5 trillion yen, or $84.4 billion, for the 2025 fiscal year. However, the forecast for operating profit, net income and automotive free cash flow remains undetermined.

Here’s why it matters:

Nissan reported a $4.5 billion net loss for the fiscal year 2024 that ended in March 2025. While this first quarterly loss is significantly smaller than the $1.35 billion the company had anticipated, the shortfall remains a troubling sign as the company enters a critical recovery period.

The results point to persistent challenges, including declining global sales and the financial strain from U.S. import tariffs. Nissan’s decision to withhold full-year guidance on profit and free cash flow further signals deep market uncertainty.

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Key takeaways:

• Nissan reports its first quarterly profit drop in over four years
  The Japanese carmaker reported a loss of $534.57 million for the second quarter.
• Loss was smaller than expected
  The loss was significantly narrower than an earlier projection of $1.35 billion due to earlier cost-cutting, an improved product mix and more than $202.67 million in fixed cost savings.
• Nissan reconfirms its commitment to recovery
  CEO and President Ivan Espinosa stated that these results underscore the urgency behind the company’s Re:Nissan recovery plan, highlighting the necessity of moving faster to restore profitability.
• Re:Nissan is showing early signs of traction
  Nissan has already implemented 1,600 cost-saving measures and begun consolidating production at five global sites, indicating progress toward its profitability target.
• Nissan’s snowballing financial crisis
  The embattled carmaker posted a $4.5 billion net loss for the fiscal year 2024, ending March 31, 2025.