Toyota(US:TM) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-06 10:24Core Viewpoint - Toyota Motor has raised its global production target for 2025 to approximately 10 million vehicles, while confirming that there are no changes to its sales targets in the Chinese market [1][2]. Group 1: Production and Sales Performance - In the fiscal year 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), Toyota's global sales reached approximately 10.31 million vehicles, and production was about 9.97 million vehicles, both setting historical highs [1]. - For the fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025), Toyota anticipates a slight decline in sales by 0.3% to 10.27 million vehicles and a production decrease of 2.9% to 9.68 million vehicles [1]. - In the first half of 2025, Toyota's global sales (including Lexus) reached 5.16 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 5%, marking the highest figure for the same period in four years [4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2025, Toyota expects revenue to reach 48 trillion yen, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, while operating profit is projected to decline by 10.4% to 4.795 trillion yen, and net profit is expected to decrease by 3.6% to 4.765 trillion yen [1]. - In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (January to March 2025), revenue is expected to grow year-on-year to 12.4 trillion yen, with a slight operating profit increase of 0.3% to 1.116 trillion yen [1]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Strategic Adjustments - Toyota's overseas sales increased by 4% in the first half of the year, reaching 4.39 million vehicles, while domestic sales in Japan rose by 13% to 768,400 vehicles [2]. - In the Chinese market, Toyota's new car sales grew by 6.8% to 837,700 vehicles, with notable performances from its joint ventures [2]. - The recent reduction of tariffs on Japanese automobiles and parts from 25% to 15% by the U.S. government is expected to positively impact Toyota and other Japanese automakers, reducing the overall tariff burden significantly [2][3]. Group 4: Localization and Future Plans - Toyota is accelerating its localization strategy in China, having established its first overseas electric vehicle and battery R&D manufacturing base in Shanghai [4]. - The company is also implementing a Regional Chief Engineer system in China to enhance local competitiveness [4]. - To meet the 10 million production target, Toyota needs to produce 5.08 million vehicles in the second half of the year, which requires an average monthly production increase to approximately 840,000 vehicles [4].