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Renault will book a massive loss on its Nissan stake, highlighting financial stress at the Japanese automaker and weakening their historic alliance.
Renault will book a massive loss on its Nissan stake, highlighting financial stress at the Japanese automaker and weakening their historic alliance.
Renault Reports Major Loss
The French automaker will record a one-time loss of €9.5 billion ($11 billion) from its Nissan stake in the first half of 2025.
Nissan’s Decline Drives the Write-Down
The adjustment reflects Nissan’s continued slump, including a $4.5 billion net annual loss and no forecast for the current year.
Long Alliance Under Strain
This marks another step away from the once-tight Renault-Nissan partnership, shifting toward limited manufacturing collaborations.
Dividends and Guidance Unaffected
Despite the scale of the loss, Renault says full-year guidance and shareholder payouts remain intact.
Analysts Back Renault’s Move
Experts view the write-down as a financial reset. Morningstar says it better reflects Renault’s true profitability.
Nissan Hit by EV Transition
Nissan has lagged in the electric vehicle race and continues to deal with aging models and leadership fallout from past scandals.
Stock Market Reactions
Renault shares rose slightly after the news, while Nissan shares dipped 2.4%, trading far below their 2002 valuation.
CEO Exit Adds Uncertainty
As Renault searches for a new CEO, the financial hit and partnership drift add fresh challenges for leadership.
