Toyota raises profit estimates, stock soars on stock market
Estimated net profit rises to 3.57 trillion yen thanks to hybrids and weak yen
Quick Look
- Toyota raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, estimating net profit of 3.57 trillion yen ($22.6 billion), higher than August's 3.25 trillion, despite a 7.2% decline from a year earlier.
- The stock jumped more than 15% following the announcement.
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Why It Matters
Toyota raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, estimating net profit of 3.57 trillion yen ($22.6 billion), higher than its previous forecast of 3.25 trillion yen made in August. However, the estimate indicates a drop in profit of 7.2% compared to the previous year.
Toyota has raised its full-year profit forecast, thanks to strong demand for hybrid vehicles and the weakness of the yen, despite fierce competition from Chinese automakers.
For the current year ending March 31, 2027, the company estimates net profit of 3.57 trillion yen ($22.6 billion), higher than its previous forecast of 3.25 trillion yen made in August.
Nonetheless, the estimate still indicates a decline in profit of 7.2% compared to the previous year.
According to the company, sales remained "resilient", driven by hybrid vehicles - particularly in the United States - and the weakening of the yen, which this summer hit its lowest level in four decades. Although the forecast was lower than expected by analysts surveyed by Bloomberg, Toyota shares jumped more than 15% following the announcement. The company also forecast operating profit of 3.9 trillion yen, up from its previous estimate of 3.4 trillion yen.
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