Hiroshima/Leverkusen, 12 May 2025 — Mazda Motor Corporation has posted solid financial results for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2025, reflecting the brand’s steady global recovery, prudent cost management, and increasing momentum in key markets. Global vehicle sales climbed to 1,303,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 5%, underlining a strengthening brand footprint amid a dynamically shifting automotive landscape.
The company recorded net sales of ¥5,018.9 billion (€30.6 billion*), up 4% from the previous fiscal year. This translated into an operating profit of ¥186.1 billion (€1.1 billion*) and net income of ¥114.1 billion (€697 million*), reinforcing Mazda’s trajectory of financial resilience. Notably, despite rising investments in electrification, the carmaker maintained a positive free cash flow of ¥105.7 billion (€644 million*), culminating in a net cash position of ¥400.3 billion (€2.4 billion*).
North America Leads Growth
Mazda’s strongest performance came from North America, where the company reported record sales of 617,000 units—up 20% year-on-year. The United States was the largest contributor, delivering 435,000 vehicles, a 16% rise that was primarily fuelled by the continued success of the Mazda CX-50 and the brand’s growing portfolio of large vehicles. This sustained demand demonstrates Mazda’s strategic alignment with consumer preferences in its largest regional market.
Mixed Results in Asia, Stability in Europe
In its domestic market of Japan, Mazda sold 152,000 units during the fiscal year. In China, sales settled at 74,000 units. However, Mazda remains optimistic about renewed growth in the region, particularly with the recent debut of the Mazda EZ-6 and the upcoming launch of the all-electric Mazda EZ-60 crossover SUV, slated for release before the end of 2025.
European performance remained steady at 174,000 units. Momentum is expected to gain pace with the upcoming launch of the all-new Mazda6e1, a pivotal model in the brand’s electrification journey. The UK stood out with a 9% increase in sales (32,000 units), while Germany maintained a strong position with 44,000 units sold.
A Strategic Roadmap for the Future
While Mazda has not yet issued its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company has cited ongoing evaluations of the U.S. economic environment, including tariff and demand uncertainties, with updates expected alongside its first-quarter results.
Looking ahead, Mazda is sharpening its focus on sustainable growth through a two-pronged innovation strategy. Its Lean Asset Strategy aims to boost operational agility and asset efficiency by optimising internal resources and expanding collaborative ventures. Meanwhile, Monozukuri Innovation 2.0, a next-generation approach to manufacturing and development, promises to reinforce Mazda’s hallmark flexibility and efficiency—cornerstones in the brand’s pursuit of carbon-neutral mobility solutions.
By marrying cutting-edge technology with time-honoured craftsmanship, Mazda is positioning itself at the vanguard of the industry’s electrification transition—proving that profitability and progress can go hand in hand.
