Yamaha Motor FY25 Earnings Drop; H1 FY26 Profit Growth Forecast Lifts Shares

Yamaha Motor Co. reported a significant decline in FY25 net profit, down 41.2% to ¥29.96 billion (about $247 million) versus ¥51.06 billion in FY24, citing softer motorcycle sales and supply chain disruptions. For the first half of FY26, the company forecast profit growth of 30% to 50% year-over-year, citing strong demand in North America and Europe, cost optimization, and recovery in Asian markets. Key financial highlights: FY25 profit ¥29.96B (-41.2% YoY); H1 FY26 profit growth guidance 30%–50% YoY; shares up 2.8% in after-hours trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO: 7272) following the earnings release.