Nissan stock: H1 operating profit turns positive as China weighs

Published on 11/13/2026 at 20:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Nissan stock gets a fresh earnings catalyst as first-half operating profit returns to the black. China pressure keeps the recovery uneven.

Nissan's recovery remains uneven

First-half operating profit returned to positive territory as Re:Nissan cost savings supported the turnaround.
China remained the main regional challenge, while the United States and Japan delivered stronger momentum.
Nissan maintained its full-year operating profit outlook and plans to present a new business plan in February 2027.

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Nissan Motor Co. reported on Wednesday, November 11, that operating profit returned to positive territory in the first half of fiscal 2026. The company's Nissan News release said revenue rose to 6.072 trillion yen for the six months ended September 30, while operating profit reached 80.0 billion yen.

Operating profit returns, losses narrow

Operating profit improved by 107.7 billion yen from a 27.7 billion yen loss a year earlier. The operating margin improved to 1.3% from negative 0.5%, while net income attributable to owners of the parent remained negative at 39.7 billion yen, compared with a loss of 221.9 billion yen in the prior-year period.

Re:Nissan generated 110 billion yen in additional cost savings during the first half. Nissan said the savings helped strengthen its cost structure and support the improvement in underlying operating performance.

China cuts against recovery

Nissan said momentum remained stronger in the United States and Japan, but weaker demand, the faster shift toward new energy vehicles and tougher competition weighed on China. The automaker lowered its fiscal 2026 global sales outlook from 3.15 million vehicles to a range of 2.97 million to 3.00 million.

Full-year outlook stays in place

Nissan maintained its fiscal 2026 operating profit outlook at 200 billion yen and expects automotive net cash above 1 trillion yen at the fiscal year-end. The company also plans to announce a new business plan in February 2027.

Nissan stock traded at 1.51 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 20:17 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.