Mazda ‘s Q3 2024-25 Latest News: Profit Drops by 10.17% YoY

Today, we’re looking at Mazda Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -13.32 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -17.63 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -24.48 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -17.43 %. Operating profit, while up 4.2 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 18.8 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 3.84 %, but an expansion of 7 % sequentially. Other income fell by -94.77 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -88.52 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 200 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 90.91 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.03 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -2 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -11.18 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -18.09 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.76 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.64 %. Net profit fell by -10.17 % year-on-year but witnessed a -17.37 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -10.17 % but a quarterly fall of -17.19 %. In summary, Mazda Limited’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.

In reviewing Mazda Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -13.32 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -17.63 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -17.43 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -24.48 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 4.2 % annually, and saw a 18.8 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -10.17 %, and experienced a -17.37 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -10.17 % annually, however dipped by -17.19 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Mazda Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.