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Subaru Slashes FY2026 Profit Outlook on U.S. Slump and EV Impairment

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  • Subaru cut its FY2026 forecast, with revenue slightly lower and operating profit reduced by nearly 70 percent, signaling a sharp deterioration from last year’s performance.
  • The downgrade stems from weaker U.S. sales, shipping disruptions, and an impairment on battery EV assets after revising U.S. electrified vehicle demand, while dividends remain unchanged.
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Subaru Slashes FY2026 Profit Outlook on U.S. Slump and EV Impairment

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An update from SUBARU ( (JP:7270) ) is now available.

Subaru has sharply cut its consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, trimming revenue guidance slightly to ¥4.78 trillion and slashing expected operating profit by 69.2% to ¥40 billion. Profit before tax and profit attributable to owners are now projected at ¥107 billion and ¥90 billion respectively, implying a steep year-on-year decline from the prior year’s strong results.

The downgrade reflects weaker vehicle sales volumes and logistical disruptions, with a cold wave in the U.S. and shipping constraints linked to Middle East tensions weighing on deliveries. Subaru also reassessed U.S. demand for electrified vehicles in light of regulatory changes, recognizing an impairment loss on battery EV development assets and related expenses, though it chose to maintain its planned dividend payout, signaling a commitment to stable shareholder returns despite profit pressure.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7270) stock is a Sell with a Yen2800.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SUBARU stock, see the JP:7270 Stock Forecast page.

More about SUBARU

Subaru Corporation is a Japanese automotive manufacturer best known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles and boxer engines, operating primarily in the global passenger car market with a strong presence in the U.S. The company focuses on electrification and compliance with evolving environmental regulations while maintaining shareholder returns through stable dividends.

YTD Price Performance: -28.96%

Average Trading Volume: 4,180,855

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen1686.7B

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