Toyota Records High Profit Despite Production Issues

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03 Aug 2024

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Toyota Records High Profit Despite Production Issues

Despite facing significant challenges related to vehicle certification and production concerns, Toyota has achieved impressive financial gains. In the first quarter of Japan’s fiscal year 2025, the automaker reported strong financial results, reflecting stability and growth.

Record Quarterly Profit

Toyota recorded a record quarterly profit of $8.9 billion (1.33 trillion yen), a 1.7% increase compared to the previous year. This success was largely attributed to the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which boosted revenues from international markets. Additionally, the company's sales for the quarter reached $79 billion (11.8 trillion yen), a 12% year-over-year increase.

Impact of Certification Issues

Despite the positive financial results, Toyota experienced a 1.9% decline in worldwide sales during this period. The impact was particularly severe in Japan, where issues with vehicle certification led to a temporary halt in the production of several models, resulting in a 14% drop in domestic sales. The company has since apologized and is working to resolve the production disruptions.

Strong US Sales

In contrast, Toyota saw a significant increase in sales in North America, with a 14.3% rise in the first half of the year, helping to offset losses in other regions. The company's performance varied across models; while the new Crown model sold 14,032 units by June, sales of the Tacoma and Highlander decreased by over 40%. However, the Camry showed resilience with a 3% increase in sales, and SUVs, particularly the RAV4, led the market with 248,295 units sold.

Optimistic Outlook

Looking ahead, Toyota expects higher sales as previously discontinued vehicles like the Yaris Cross and certain Corolla models return to the market, and Japan's certification issues are resolved. The company remains optimistic that the weakened yen will continue to positively impact its financial results, potentially leading to even greater earnings in the coming quarters.

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