Nissan Posts ¥3.8 Billion Net Profit in Q1 FY2026, Swings to Profit YoY

Nissan Motor Co. reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 on August 3, posting revenue of ¥2.9642 trillion, up 9.5% year-over-year. Net profit stood at ¥38 billion, compared to a net loss of ¥1.158 trillion in the same period last year. Operating profit was ¥77.9 billion, reversing from an operating loss of ¥79.1 billion a year earlier, resulting in an operating margin of 2.6%. The company attributed the improved performance primarily to lower manufacturing and vehicle costs, favorable foreign exchange rates, higher sales volumes, effective cost-control measures, and a one-time gain related to U.S. tariffs, which also supported profitability.