Increase in new-vehicle sales volumes, centered on kei cars
First written in FY2018-Q1. 7 of 24 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2021-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-14.
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- FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue fell below the year-earlier level as both new- and used-vehicle unit sales declined. As for profit, although the service division, including vehicle inspections and maintenance, worked to reduce expenses, the impact of lower revenue was significant, resulting in profit falling below the year-earlier level.」
The previous trends of improving new-vehicle sales and steady used-vehicle sales changed in the interim period to declines in both new- and used-vehicle unit sales, while operating profit also fell below the year-earlier level. - FY2025-H1Sluggish new-vehicle sales, steady used-vehicle salesAnnual report
「Few new models were launched during the interim consolidated accounting period, and new-vehicle unit sales struggled to grow as vehicle prices continued to rise. Meanwhile, used-vehicle sales remained steady as customer demand shifted toward used vehicles, but both revenue and operating profit fell below the year-earlier levels.」
New-vehicle unit sales struggled to grow due to higher vehicle prices and the limited number of new-model launches, while used-vehicle sales remained steady as customer demand shifted toward used vehicles. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although used-car prices declined and inventory adjustments were made, delivery delays caused by the semiconductor shortage and other factors improved from before, and new-car registrations and sales progressed steadily. Revenue exceeded the year-earlier level as services such as maintenance also continued to perform well. In terms of profit, higher unit prices resulting from increased electric vehicle sales among new cars lifted operating profit above the year-earlier level.」
Revenue and operating profit in the automotive-related business exceeded the year-earlier levels due to increased new-vehicle registrations and sales, services such as maintenance, and higher electric-vehicle sales. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue exceeded the year-earlier level as the increase in electric-vehicle sales among new vehicles raised the average selling price.」
Revenue in the automotive-related business exceeded the year-earlier level due to increased electric-vehicle sales and a higher average selling price. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「New-vehicle sales exceeded the year-earlier level following the launch of new models. In addition, a focus on services such as used-vehicle sales and maintenance resulted in revenue and operating profit exceeding the year-earlier levels.」
New-vehicle sales exceeded the year-earlier level, and together with a focus on services such as used-vehicle sales and maintenance, this led to higher revenue and profit in the automotive-related business. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the company was affected by delays in vehicle deliveries due to the global semiconductor shortage and other factors, new-vehicle sales remained strong following the launch of new models. In addition, a focus on services such as used-vehicle sales and maintenance resulted in net sales and operating profit exceeding the same period of the previous year.」
Despite continuing delivery delays caused by the semiconductor shortage, sales and profitability in the automotive-related business improved due to the launch of new models and a focus on used-vehicle sales, maintenance and other services. - FY2022Return to profitability amid supply constraints and order suspensionsAnnual report
「Constraints on the supply of new vehicles caused by the global semiconductor shortage continued throughout the fiscal year, while suspensions of orders following recalls of popular vehicle models also contributed to new-vehicle unit sales falling below the year-earlier level. Meanwhile, efforts to reduce operating expenses resulted in operating profit exceeding the year-earlier level.」
New-vehicle unit sales and revenue declined due to the semiconductor shortage and order suspensions following recalls, but operating profit changed from a loss of ¥28 million in the previous year to a profit of ¥98 million as operating expenses were reduced. - FY2022-Q3Revenue down and loss narrower amid new-vehicle supply delays and order suspensionsAnnual report
「Delays in new-vehicle supply from manufacturers have continued due to the global semiconductor shortage. In addition, the possibility of defective parts arose, and an investigation into the cause took time. As a result, orders and registrations for certain models were suspended for more than 2 months, affecting new-vehicle revenue.」
Revenue fell below the year-earlier level due to new-vehicle supply delays and the suspension of orders and registrations for certain models, but the operating loss narrowed from ¥131 million in the year-earlier period to ¥8 million. - FY2022-Q2Higher orders, but supply delays and used-vehicle shortagesAnnual report
「Orders for the flagship new model increased following its launch, but supply delays from manufacturers due to the global semiconductor shortage continued, and the situation in which this was not fully reflected in revenue also continued. Used-vehicle shortages also became more serious. Meanwhile, profit margins improved due to the effect of the new model and higher demand for used vehicles. As a result, revenue was ¥4,039 million, down 3.0% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥7 million, compared with a loss of ¥86 million in the year-earlier period.」
Orders for new vehicles increased, but supply delays caused by the semiconductor shortage and used-vehicle shortages continued. Meanwhile, the operating loss narrowed from the year-earlier level due to the effect of the new model and other factors. - FY2022-Q1Revenue growth and narrower loss despite delivery delays caused by the semiconductor shortageAnnual report
「Although the business was affected by delivery delays caused by the global semiconductor shortage, demand for new-vehicle purchases recovered as consumers' restraint in buying large-ticket products amid the spread of COVID-19 eased, resulting in revenue exceeding the year-earlier level and a narrower loss.」
Delivery delays caused by the semiconductor shortage continued, but the automotive-related business posted higher revenue and a narrower operating loss as demand for new-vehicle purchases recovered. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition to fewer visitors due to requests to refrain from going out amid the spread of COVID-19, sales were affected by consumers holding back on purchases of large-ticket products amid concerns about the outlook for consumption, causing revenue to fall below the year-earlier level. As for profit, the loss widened as revenue declined.」
In the automotive-related business, revenue fell 15.1% year on year and the operating loss widened to ¥131 million due to fewer visitors and consumers holding back on purchases of large-ticket products amid COVID-19. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition to fewer visitors due to the spread of COVID-19, new-vehicle sales remained sluggish because model changes for popular vehicle models were approaching, causing revenue to fall below the year-earlier level. As for profit, the loss widened from the year-earlier level as revenue declined.」
Against a backdrop of fewer visitors due to the spread of COVID-19 and model changes for popular vehicle models, new-vehicle sales were sluggish. In the automotive-related business, revenue fell 21.9%, and the operating result changed from a year-earlier profit of ¥27 million to an operating loss of ¥86 million. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition to fewer visitors due to requests to refrain from going out amid the spread of COVID-19, sales were affected by consumers holding back on purchases of large-ticket products amid concerns about the outlook for consumption, causing revenue to fall below the year-earlier level. As for profit, the loss widened as revenue declined.」
In the automotive-related business, revenue fell 25.0% and the operating loss changed from ¥18 million to ¥85 million due to fewer visitors and consumers holding back on purchases of large-ticket products amid the spread of COVID-19. - FY2020-Q3Sluggish unit sales, revenue growth through acquisition, wider lossAnnual report
「For the cumulative third-quarter period, revenue exceeded the year-earlier level as the results of 北見三菱自動車販売株式会社 were reflected in the consolidated results from the first quarter and those of the Gulliver FC used-car purchase and sales business were reflected from the third quarter, but the operating loss widened.」
Despite sluggish new-vehicle sales, revenue increased as the results of Kitami Mitsubishi Motors Sales and the Gulliver FC stores were reflected, while the operating loss widened. - FY2020-Q2Sluggish unit sales, revenue and profit growth through acquisitionAnnual report
「Although some rush demand was seen ahead of the consumption tax increase, the overall situation was difficult, with new-vehicle unit sales remaining sluggish. However, revenue and operating profit exceeded the same period of the previous year because the operating results of Kitami Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd. were reflected from the first quarter of the current fiscal year.」
New-vehicle unit sales were sluggish, while the automotive-related business posted revenue of ¥5,333 million and operating profit of ¥27 million following the consolidation of Kitami Mitsubishi Motors Sales, exceeding the year-earlier level. - FY2020-Q1Sluggish unit sales, revenue growth through acquisitionAnnual report
「Although unit sales remained sluggish due to the continuing impact of the failure to dispel the decline in brand image caused by manufacturers' misconduct, revenue exceeded the same period of the previous year because the operating results of Kitami Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd. were reflected from the first quarter of the current fiscal year.」
New-vehicle unit sales were sluggish this quarter, but revenue from the automotive-related business exceeded the year-earlier level following the consolidation of Kitami Mitsubishi Motors Sales. - FY2019-Q2Sluggish unit sales, strong electric-vehicle salesAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, concerns arose about the impact of a decline in brand image resulting from manufacturers' final inspection problems and other issues. However, net sales exceeded the year-earlier period, partly because electric vehicle sales were strong.」
The explanation of increased sales centered on mini vehicles through the previous quarter changed this quarter to identify strong electric-vehicle sales as a factor behind higher revenue. - FY2019-Q1Sluggish unit sales, higher share of standard vehiclesAnnual report
「New-vehicle unit sales remained sluggish, but revenue exceeded the year-earlier level as the sales mix shifted toward standard vehicles.」
The previous description of increased new-vehicle unit sales, primarily of mini vehicles, changed this quarter to sluggish new-vehicle unit sales, while revenue exceeded the year-earlier level due to the higher share of standard vehicles. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the automobile-related business, sales of certain vehicle models were suspended for a period, but net sales exceeded the year-earlier period due to an increase in new-vehicle sales, particularly of mini vehicles. However, profit fell below the year-earlier period due to higher operating expenses.」
New-vehicle unit sales, primarily of mini vehicles, continued to increase, but profit fell below the year-earlier level due to higher operating expenses. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the automotive-related business, sales exceeded the same period of the previous year because new-vehicle unit sales increased, mainly of minicars. However, profit was below the same period of the previous year due to higher operating expenses.」
It is stated that, while new-vehicle unit sales, primarily of mini vehicles, continued to increase, profit fell below the year-earlier level this quarter due to higher operating expenses. - FY2018-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In the automotive-related business, the number of new vehicles sold increased, mainly kei cars, and sales and operating profit have both tracked the initial plan.」
It is stated for the first time that new-vehicle unit sales, primarily of mini vehicles, increased and that revenue and operating profit were tracking the initial plan.