Suzuki's first-half profit dips despite slight revenue increase

Suzuki Motor Corporation reported consolidated revenue of JPY 2,864,227 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2025, a 0.3% increase year-over-year. Despite this, operating profit decreased by 17.5% to JPY 276,479 million, attributed to market changes, rising raw material costs, and reduced automobile unit sales in India and Europe. Profit before tax also saw an 11.8% decline to JPY 332,195 million, with profit attributable to owners of parent down 11.3% to JPY 192,788 million.

Segment-wise, the Automobile Business's revenue remained flat at JPY 2,588,077 million, but operating profit decreased by 19.1% to JPY 237,268 million. The Motorcycle Business saw a 5.8% revenue increase to JPY 209,849 million, with operating profit remaining flat at JPY 22,529 million. The Marine Business's revenue grew by 5.9% to JPY 59,953 million, but operating profit fell by 12.9% to JPY 14,831 million due to U.S. tariffs.

Total assets stood at JPY 6,190,459 million, an increase from JPY 5,993,657 million at the end of FY2024. Suzuki maintains its full-year revenue forecast of JPY 6,100,000 million, while projecting a 22.2% decline in operating profit and a 23.1% decrease in profit attributable to owners of parent compared to the previous fiscal year.