Core Insights - Renault forecasts a decline in margins for 2026, projecting around 5.5% compared to 6.3% in the previous year, due to increasing price pressures from competitors [1][2][3] - The company reported a 15% drop in operating profit for the last year, attributed to pricing pressures that accounted for over 700 million euros of the profit decline [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Renault's operating profit for 2025 was 3.6 billion euros ($4.24 billion), aligning with analyst expectations [1][2] - The group recorded a full-year net loss of 10.9 billion euros, its first loss in five years, primarily due to a one-off writedown of 9.3 billion euros related to its stake in Nissan [1][2][3] - Revenue increased by 3% year-on-year to 57.9 billion euros, with sales volumes rising by 3.2% to 2.34 million vehicles in 2025 [1][2][3] Market Environment - The automotive market in Europe is becoming increasingly competitive, particularly with the entry of more Chinese brands and aggressive strategies from rivals like Stellantis [1][2] - Renault aims to combat this competition by focusing on cost reduction, targeting a decrease of around 400 euros per vehicle in variable costs [1][2][3] Strategic Outlook - The company plans to leverage its Duster SUV to enhance its presence in the Indian market while also expanding in South America [1][2] - Renault's management expressed confidence in sustaining growth in Europe despite the strong competition from Chinese manufacturers [1][2][3]