Mazda Motor Corporation reported a 20% rise in global revenues to JPY 2,688.1 billion (US$ 17.0 billion) in the first six months of the current fiscal year (FY27), from April to September 2026, helped by higher sales volumes and favourable currency exchange rates. The Japanese automaker recorded an operating profit of JPY 59.1 billion (US$ 374 million) in the six-month period, following an operating loss of JPY 53.9 billion a year earlier, and a net profit of JPY 44.2 billion, following a net loss of JPY 45.3 billion.

The company attributed the earnings improvement to the launch of new models, mainly the CX-5 SUV, foreign currency movements, and improved sales in key markets such as the US. Global retail sales rose by 1% to 617,000 vehicles in the six-month period, while consolidated wholesale volumes rose by 8% to 584,000 units.

Sales in North America rose by 2% to 312,000 vehicles, accounting for more than half global volumes; while in Europe sales rose by 16% to 85,000 units; Japan 72,000 units (+6%); and China 34,000 (+6%). Sales in other markets combined fell by 12% to 113,000 units.

Mazda is forecasting a 12% rise in consolidated global revenues to JPY 5,500.0 billion for the full FY27 fiscal year, which ends in March 2027, from JPY 4,918.2 billion in the previous year. Operating profit is forecast to surge to JPY 150 billion from JPY 51.6 billion, while net profit is expected to rise to JPY 90 billion from JPY 35 billion.

Global vehicle sales are forecast to rise by 6% to 1.297 million units from 1.223 million units, while consolidated wholesale volumes are forecast to increase by over 5% to 1.208 million units. Sales in North America are forecast to rise by 8% to 630,000 units.