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    TM
    Earnings call· Sep 2025(Q2 FY26)

    TOYOTA MOTOR CORP/ TM

    Nov 5, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    Toyota Q2 FY26 — Strong Product Demand Drives Operating Income Growth Despite Tariff Headwinds

    Toyota delivered strong Q2 FY26 results, driven by robust global product demand and expanded value chain profits, despite significant U.S. tariff impacts. The company raised its full-year operating income forecast and increased dividends, while focusing on company-wide initiatives to reduce breakeven volume and adapt to evolving EV market dynamics. Management emphasized its product-driven strategy and the importance of local production and procurement.

    Highlights

    5

    • Operating income for the first half of FY26 reached JPY 2 trillion.

    • Full-year operating income forecast is JPY 3.4 trillion, despite U.S. tariff impacts.

    • Toyota and Lexus vehicle sales forecast revised upward by 100,000 units to 10.5 million units for FY26.

    • Interim dividend raised by JPY 5 to JPY 45 per share, with full-year dividend forecast at JPY 95 per share.

    • The ratio of electrified vehicles rose to 46.9% of total sales, driven by strong HEV demand.

    Concerns

    3

    • U.S. tariffs are expected to have a JPY 1.45 trillion impact on full-year operating income.

    • Breakeven volume has risen significantly due to investments in human resources, future-oriented projects, and U.S. tariffs.

    • BEV demand is declining compared to initial estimations, requiring adaptation to market conditions.

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full year operating income
    JPY 3.4 trillion
    high materiality
    High
    Full year dividend
    JPY 95 per share
    medium materiality
    High
    Toyota and Lexus vehicle sales
    10.5 million units
    high materiality
    High
    Full year ForEx rate assumption (USD)
    JPY 146 per dollar
    medium materiality
    High
    Full year ForEx rate assumption (EUR)
    JPY 169 per euro
    medium materiality
    High
    Full year sales revenues
    JPY 49 trillion
    high materiality
    High
    Full year income before income taxes
    JPY 4,180 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full year net income
    JPY 2,930 billion
    high materiality
    High
    EV unit target
    3.5 million units
    high materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

    4
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Japan
    Operating income decreased mainly due to the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and increased expenses.
    		———decreased
    North America
    Operating income decreased because of the impact of the U.S. tariffs.
    		———decreased
    Other regions (China, Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America)
    Operating income increased mainly due to higher sales volume, improved model mix and other factors. China business saw increase in operating income and share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method.
    		———increased
    Financial Services
    Operating income increased largely due to an increase in loan balances.
    		———increased largely

    Operational metrics

    14
    Consolidated vehicle sales
    4,783,000 units105% YoY
    H1 FY26

    Sales for the first half of the fiscal year.

    Toyota and Lexus vehicle sales
    5,267,000 units104.7% YoY
    H1 FY26

    Sales for the first half of the fiscal year.

    Electrified vehicles ratio
    46.9%
    H1 FY26

    Ratio of electrified vehicles within total sales.

    Interim dividend
    JPY 45 per shareincreased by JPY 5
    Q2 FY26

    Raised compared to the previous fiscal year.

    Share repurchase program
    JPY 3.2 trillion
    June this year

    Resolution passed in June to establish this program; flexible repurchases will continue.

    U.S. tariffs impact
    JPY 1.45 trillion
    FY26

    Impact on full-year operating income. Revised from JPY 1.4 trillion in Q1 due to recalculation after 15% tariff imposition in mid-September.

    Improvement efforts impact
    JPY 900 billion
    FY26

    Expected positive impact offsetting U.S. tariffs.

    Value chain operating income
    JPY 2 trilliondoubled over 5 years
    Annual

    Expanded due to product strengths like ease of repair and high residual values, and leveraging dealership network.

    Cars owned worldwide
    150 million units
    Current

    Basis for value chain business expansion.

    RAV4 annual sales
    1 million units
    Annual

    RAV4 is Toyota's best-selling global model.

    Hybrid sales
    4.46 million unitsup 200,000 units YoY
    Current year

    Refers to the current year's hybrid sales volume, with a strong growth pace expected to continue.

    Parts and components manufacturers market share
    70%
    Current

    Refers to the proportion of the market accounted for by component and parts manufacturers, relevant to tariff impact.

    Investment in United States
    sizable investment
    Going forward

    Toyota plans significant investments to support employment and next-generation cars/services, but not confirming a specific $10 billion figure.

    Domestic production capacity target
    3 million units
    Annual

    A very important goal for Toyota to safeguard manufacturing prowess and the supply chain in Japan.

    Industry KPIs

    7
    MetricValueDetails
    Average transaction price—
    Autonomous robotaxi metrics—
    Regional segment EBIT margin—
    Vehicle deliveries wholesales4,783,000 units (Consolidated H1 FY26); 5,267,000 units (Toyota and Lexus H1 FY26); 10.5 million units (Toyota and Lexus FY26 forecast)units
    Dealer inventory days of supplylow
    Energy storage battery capacity—
    Ev unit volumes mix segment economics3.5 million units (2030 target)units

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    Century brandlaunch
    RAV4 with Arene platformupdate

    Risks & headwinds

    4
    Impact of U.S. tariffsFY26

    JPY 1.45 trillion (full year FY26)

    Mitigation: Improvement efforts (increasing sales volume, improving costs, expanding value chain profits) expected to offset JPY 900 billion; careful pricing strategies; working with suppliers to implement labor-saving and process changes.

    Rising breakeven volumeCurrent

    risen significantly

    Mitigation: Launching a company-wide initiative to review allocation of people, materials, and capital; pursuing waste-free, value-added work; improving productivity; increasing sales and value chain revenues.

    Declining BEV demandCurrent

    declining compared to our initial estimations

    Mitigation: Looking at customer and market situations to deliver appropriate products that meet needs at an appropriate timing.

    Chinese semiconductor shortfall (Nexperia)Ongoing

    not seen any impact so far, but there's a risk

    Mitigation: Monitoring the situation very closely, scoping the potential impact and affected areas, and researching alternatives for the supply chain.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    Breakeven volume trend

    Next quarter/ongoing
    Currentrisen significantly
    Targetdownward trend

    Why it matters

    Indicates the effectiveness of company-wide initiatives to improve productivity and cost efficiency, which is crucial for future profitability.

    To bring our break-even volume back onto a downward trend, we are launching a company-wide initiative.

    Q&A highlights

    5

    How have efforts raised earning power reflected in Q2, and how does Toyota plan to minimize the impact of U.S. tariffs?

    Kon-san attributed earning power to strong product demand, global market health (excluding North America due to tariffs), and expanded value chain profits (JPY 2 trillion annually). He stated that the JPY 1.45 trillion impact from U.S. tariffs is being mitigated by JPY 900 billion in improvement efforts, including increased sales volume and value chain revenues.

    “JPY 1.45 trillion is the impact from the U.S. tariffs... our improvement efforts amounted to JPY 90 million -- excuse me, JPY 900 billion, JPY 900 billion.”

    asked by Taguchi from Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun · answered by Kenta Kon

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Product-Driven Strategy

    Toyota emphasizes its product-driven management, highlighting that strong product competitiveness, built through long-term efforts across development, production, and supply chains, is the foundation of its solid profits. The company's diverse product range, including the newly introduced Century brand, aims to expand customer choices and reinforce its market position. Management noted that products are the result of efforts by development teams, production teams, suppliers, dealers, and customers.

    02

    Value Chain Expansion

    The value chain business has expanded significantly, contributing JPY 2 trillion in annual operating income, supported by 150 million cars owned worldwide. This growth is attributed to product strengths like ease of repair, strong parts supply, and high residual values. Leveraging the extensive dealership network for customer engagement, extended guarantee periods, and financial services has been crucial in boosting this segment.

    03

    Breakeven Volume Initiative

    Despite strong sales, investments in human resources, future-oriented projects, and the impact of U.S. tariffs have significantly increased the breakeven volume. Toyota is launching a company-wide initiative to review resource allocation, eliminate wasteful tasks, and improve productivity. The goal is to bring the breakeven volume back on a downward trend, although specific quantitative targets or timeframes were not provided.

    04

    Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV)

    The new RAV4, Toyota's best-selling global model with 1 million annual sales, is the first to adopt Arene, a platform designed for efficient software development. This strategic move aims to integrate SDV capabilities into the virtuous cycle of new cars and value chain businesses. By utilizing vast amounts of data collected globally, Toyota plans to develop and refine SDVs, further strengthening its profit foundation.

    05

    North American Market Dynamics

    Despite the impact of U.S. tariffs, North America continues to exhibit strong demand for Toyota products, characterized by low sales incentives and low inventory levels. Management expects healthy sales situations to persist in the region, driven by the perceived value of their products. The company is actively working to cover demand and maintain production efforts in the region.

    06

    Certification Irregularities & Production Stability

    Toyota has actively addressed past certification issues and capacity constraints, which previously led to production halts. These efforts have resulted in more stable production. While acknowledging that investments in reinforcing operational foundations have increased fixed costs, the company is focused on enhancing productivity step-by-step to maintain product competitiveness in the midterm.

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