Japan - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the six-months ended September 30, 2023, and revised upward its full-year revenue and profit outlook for fiscal 2023.

Fiscal year 2023 first-half financial highlights

Consolidated net revenue increased by 1.40 trillion yen to 6.06 trillion yen, with consolidated operating profit rising 180.1 billion yen to 336.7 billion yen, representing an operating profit margin of 5.6%. Net income1 was 296.2 billion yen.

Although sales volume in China declined due to intensifying competition and the accelerated transition to new energy vehicles led by local brands, sales in other regions increased significantly year on year. The increased revenues and operating profit were driven primarily by an improved operational performance and higher year-on-year consolidated unit sales.

Fiscal year 2023 second-quarter financial highlights

Consolidated net revenue was 3.1457 trillion yen in the three-month period to September 30, 2023, with consolidated operating profit of 208.1 billion yen, representing an operating profit margin of 6.6%.

FY2023 outlook

Nissan has revised upward its full-year forecast for fiscal 2023, reflecting expectations of further improvements in global retail sales (excluding China) and positive foreign exchange benefits in the first half of 2023. The revised forecast anticipates a 400 billion yen upward adjustment in net revenue, a 70 billion yen increase in operating profit to 620 billion yen, with net profit expected to increase by 50 billion yen to 390 billion yen.

Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida said: 'We have made substantial year-on-year operating profit improvements in the final year of our Nissan NEXT transformation plan. This puts us on track towards delivering our targets and achieving sustainable growth. We are also taking strategic actions to enhance our operations in China, including the launch of four New Energy Vehicles starting from the second half of 2024. Combined, these steps demonstrate continued progress in realizing our long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030.'

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