Key Facts
• July 31, Renault announced a €11.19 billion H1 net loss.
• Loss includes €9.3 billion write-down related to Nissan investment.
• Revenue rose 2.5% year-on-year to €27.6 billion, driven by new product launches.
• Operating profit margin dropped 2.1 points to 6%.
• H1 vehicle sales growth slowed to 1.3%.
• 2025 operating profit margin forecast revised to around 6.5% from at least 7%.
• Free cash flow forecast lowered to €1-1.5 billion from at least €2 billion.
• Excluding Nissan-related impact, net profit was €461 million.
Summary
Renault reported a significant €11.19 billion net loss for the first half of 2025, primarily due to a €9.3 billion write-down related to its investment in Nissan. Despite this, the company achieved a 2.5% year-on-year revenue increase to €27.6 billion, supported by new product launches. However, its operating profit margin fell by 2.1 points to 6%, and vehicle sales growth slowed to 1.3%. Renault revised its 2025 operating profit margin forecast to around 6.5%, down from the previous estimate of at least 7%. Additionally, the free cash flow forecast was reduced to €1-1.5 billion from at least €2 billion. Excluding the Nissan-related impact, Renault posted a net profit of €461 million.
