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Toyota’s Quarterly Profit Drops 20% .. and Raises Dividend

Toyota’s Quarterly Profit Drops 20% .. and Raises Dividend
 

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker by sales volume, has reported a nearly 20% drop in its second-quarter operating profit, falling short of analysts’ estimates. This marks the company’s first decline in quarterly operating profit in about two years, underscoring the challenges it faces amid a global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs).

 

Financial Performance

For the second quarter, Toyota’s operating profit was 1.16 trillion yen, missing the 1.24 trillion yen projected by analysts. Despite this setback, the company maintained its full-year operating profit forecast of 4.3 trillion yen. Revenue for the quarter stood at 11.44 trillion yen, slightly exceeding the forecast of 11.41 trillion yen.

Net profit attributable to the company saw a significant decline, more than halving from 1.28 trillion yen a year ago to 573.7 billion yen. Additionally, Toyota’s sales volume slipped to 2.3 million units compared to 2.42 million units in the same period last year.

 

Dividend Forecast and Strategic Outlook

In a positive move for investors, Toyota raised its full-year dividend forecast to 90 yen, up from 75 yen the previous year. This increase reflects the company’s commitment to delivering shareholder value despite current market challenges.

Toyota has been relatively slow in adopting fully battery-powered vehicles. Chairman Akio Toyoda has expressed concerns that an “electric-vehicle only future” could lead to significant job losses within the automotive industry. He highlighted the potential impact on the 5.5 million people employed in Japan’s automotive sector, particularly those involved in engine-related jobs.

 

Challenges and Recalls

The company has also faced scrutiny over multiple vehicle recalls throughout the year. The most recent recall involved 42,000 vehicles due to a loss of power brake assist, affecting certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid models. Earlier, Toyota’s market value took a hit following revelations of false data used in vehicle certification by Japanese automakers.

 

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