Nissan Posts ¥77.9B Profit in Q1 of Japanese Fiscal Year

Posted on 3 August 2026 by Ken Zino
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Nissan Motor Co. (7201T and NSANY ADR) today posted financial results for the three months ending 30 June 2026 or Q1 of the Japanese fiscal year. Nissan recorded global sales of 701,000 units and consolidated net revenue of ¥2.964 trillion, up ¥257 billion over the prior year. Consolidated operating profit after two years of losses finally returned at ¥77.9 billion, an improvement of ¥157 billion for the struggling Japanese company.*

“The environment remains challenging, particularly in China and the Middle East, but our direction is clear. We are managing disruption where it exists, building momentum where we see opportunity, and executing Re:Nissan with discipline and urgency,” said CEO Ivan Espinoza.**

“Financial performance was helped by manufacturing and vehicle cost reductions, favorable foreign exchange, and improved sales performance and disciplined cost management. In addition, one-time gains related to FY2025 U.S. tariffs contributed to operating profit. Net income also returned to positive territory at ¥3.8 billion, improving by ¥119.5 billion,” Nissan said.

Nissan FY 2026 Q1 Summary

  • Consolidated operating profit improved by ¥157 billion year- over-year to ¥77.9 billion.
  • Re:Nissan delivers a claimed additional ¥60 billion in Q1 savings.
  • FY2026 ¥200B Operating Profit outlook reaffirmed.
  • Volume outlook revised primarily to reflect market conditions in China.
  • Outside China, volumes are expected to grow year-over-year.

FY 2026 Outlook

Reflecting a more challenging business environment, particularly in China, Nissan has revised its FY 2026 sales volume outlook from 3.3 million units down to 3.15 million units. It claimed performance across other key markets remains aligned with full-year ambitions.

Nissan’s FY2026 outlook reflects external headwinds, including rising raw material costs and geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, as well as opportunities from favorable foreign exchange, one-time gains realized in the first quarter and other mitigating factors. Supported by disciplined execution of Re:Nissan, ongoing cost reductions and actions to strengthen competitiveness across key markets, the company reaffirms its FY2026 financial outlook and remains on track to deliver its Re:Nissan commitments.

“Across our key markets, we are adapting our strategies to changing conditions, strengthening product competitiveness, improving our cost structure and becoming more agile as a company. Our focus is unchanged: creating value for customers, improving profitability and free cash flow, and building a stronger, more resilient Nissan for the long term,” said Espinoza.

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**Inevitable Nissan Footnotes

  1. Net income attributable to owners of the parent.
  2. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2013, Nissan has reported figures calculated under the equity method accounting for its joint venture with Dong Feng in China. Although net income reporting remains unchanged under this accounting method, the equity-accounting income statements no longer include Dong Feng-Nissan’s results in revenue and operating profit.
  3. The financial forecast is based on judgements and estimates that have been made using currently available information. By nature, such financial forecast is subject to uncertainty and risk. Therefore, the final results may differ from the aforementioned forecast.
  4. Tokyo Stock Exchange filing > click here.
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One Response to Nissan Posts ¥77.9B Profit in Q1 of Japanese Fiscal Year

  1. Nissan Motor says:
    4 August 2026 at 4:13 pm

    Comment – Nissan Senior Management Changes Effective 1 October 2026

    Nissan Motor Company announced today on 4 August 2026 the following senior management changes effective 1 October 2026.

    “Alfonso Albaisa, Corporate Executive, Global Design, will step down from his current role effective 1October 2026, and serve as an advisor through 31 December 2026. Albaisa will retire on 31 December 2026. Albaisa has made significant contributions to the development of Nissan’s global design identity and the enhancement of Nissan’s design reputation around the world. Nissan extends its sincere appreciation for his leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions throughout his distinguished career.

    “Matthew Weaver, currently Senior Design Director, will be appointed Corporate Executive, Global Design, succeeding Alfonso Albaisa. Since joining Nissan in 2001, Weaver has contributed to the development of the Qashqai, Juke and other key models across Europe and Japan. He brings extensive leadership experience across Nissan’s global design organization, including Infiniti, partnership projects and LCV programs. Weaver will report directly to CEO Ivan Espinosa.

    “To ensure a smooth transition, Alfonso Albaisa and Matthew Weaver will work together through December 2026 to transfer responsibilities and maintain continuity of operations,” Nissan said.

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