Renault annual operating profit falls 15 percent amid rising competition
Renault reported a 15 percent drop in operating profit and a heavy net loss following a Nissan writedown. The group expects lower margins throughout 2026.
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Renault Group reported its full-year 2025 financial results today, February 19, 2026, revealing a significant downturn in profitability characterized by a 15% drop in 2025 operating profit to €3.6 billion. The automaker also recorded a substantial €10.9 billion full-year net loss for 2025, a figure largely driven by a massive €9.3 billion writedown on its stake in Nissan . This company-level development reflects materially weaker profitability for the firm compared to previous periods and indicates significant margin pressure in its core European market .
