Mazda Motor Corporation stock weighs FY2027 profit rebound and EV transition
Published on 10/07/2026 at 05:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Mazda Motor Corporation (ISIN JP3868400007) was trading at JPY 1,082 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 7, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. JST, down 0.18 percent. The company combines a FY2027 operating profit forecast of JPY 150.0 billion with an expanding electric-vehicle program, according to Investalk.
FY2027 guidance points higher
Mazda's FY2027 forecast calls for revenue of JPY 5.5 trillion, up 11.8 percent from the prior fiscal year, and operating profit of JPY 150.0 billion, up 190.8 percent. Net income attributable to owners of the parent is projected at JPY 90.0 billion, an increase of 156.5 percent, according to Investalk.
The comparison is demanding because Mazda's FY2026 operating profit fell 72.3 percent to JPY 51.6 billion. The planned rebound therefore depends on higher volumes, product mix and cost control rather than revenue growth alone.
Q1 results improve sharply
In Q1 FY2027, revenue increased 16.9 percent year over year to JPY 1.2857 trillion, while operating profit reached JPY 32.8 billion after a loss in the comparable period. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 29.6 billion, according to Investalk.
The first-quarter figures give the forecast a measurable starting point, but they also show why margins matter. Mazda's operating cash flow was negative JPY 40.6 billion in the quarter, according to the standardized financial statement for Q1 FY2027.
EV rollout carries strategic weight
Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi said the company is more comfortable meeting Australia's emissions rules as interest grows in the Mazda 6e and CX-6e. The Driven also reported that Mazda is considering a faster rollout of additional battery-electric models, linking future compliance with product acceptance.
That strategy gives the forecast a second test beyond sales volume: Mazda must improve profitability while shifting its model mix toward lower-emission vehicles. The company says the next generation of electric cars should help balance regulatory requirements through 2029, according to The Driven.
Analysts see room above JPY 1,300
The analyst consensus published by MarketScreener is Outperform from 14 analysts, with an average target of JPY 1,302.86, a high target of JPY 1,800.00 and a low target of JPY 1,100.00. The range shows that analysts broadly anticipate recovery, while the low target remains close to the current quote.
Mazda stock stays below its yearly high
Mazda Motor Corporation stock was trading at JPY 1,082 on October 7, 2026, with a session range of JPY 1,077.50 to JPY 1,087 and volume of 1,876,300 shares. The 52-week range is JPY 978.50 to JPY 1,395, leaving the price 22.44 percent below the yearly high.
Mazda Motor Corporation stock facts
- Company: Mazda Motor Corporation
- ISIN: JP3868400007
- Ticker: 7261
- Trading venue: Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Price (as of October 7, 2026, 11:30 a.m. JST): JPY 1,082
- Market capitalization: JPY 682.5 billion (as of October 7, 2026)
- 52-week range: JPY 978.50-1,395 (as of October 7, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Auto Manufacturers
Upcoming dates for Mazda Motor Corporation stock
- November 5, 2026: Q2 FY2027 earnings report
