Nissan Motor Company has reported an 8.8% year-on-year increase in global revenues to JPY 6,072.0 billion (US$ 38 billion) in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY27), between April and September 2026. The company reported an operating profit of JPY 80 billion (US$ 501 million), following a loss of JPY 28 billion a year earlier, while the net loss was reduced to JPY 39.7 billion (US$ 249 million) from JPY 221.9 billion.
Management attributed the improved financial performance to “ongoing structural improvements” and additional cost reductions of JPY 110 billion under the Re:Nissan programme. The company also confirmed that its liquidity remained strong, with approximately JPY 800 billion in automotive net cash available and JPY 2.2 trillion in cash and cash equivalents.
Nissan said that strong growth momentum in the US and Japan continued, while sales in Europe were lower and sales in China plunged by over 45%. The automaker also pointed out that the conflict in the Middle East had increased the prices of some raw materials, while also holding back shipments.
Nissan kept its full FY27 financial year forecast unchanged, including a JPY 200 billion operating profit and automotive net cash of over JPY 1 trillion at fiscal year-end.
Nissan pointed out that it entered the second half of FY27 with a strengthened product portfolio, including the new Rogue Hybrid in the US; the new Elgrand and the Kicks in Japan; the China-made Frontier Pro PHEV in Mexico; and the new Pixo BEV in Europe. The company added that “further product unveilings, including the Skyline and Patrol in Japan and the Juke EV in Europe, will add fresh appeal to the lineup and reinforce the Nissan brand.”
Nissan’s CEO, Ivan Espinosa, said in a statement: “Our first-half results show encouraging momentum across key markets, particularly the US and Japan. China remains our most significant challenge, and we need to remain agile. Re:Nissan is improving our operating performance and cost structure and solid liquidity remains our priority. In the second half, we expect momentum in Mexico and new opportunities from our EV offensive in Europe. Our focus is clear: build on what is working, respond decisively to changing conditions, and strengthen the fundamentals of the business.”
Nissan said it would announce its new business plan in February 2027, setting out the direction for the company's next phase.
