Kia Corporation Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2025
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Q4 2025 saw 1.6% global retail sales growth and a 13.2% rise in electrified vehicle sales, but operating profit dropped 32.2% year-over-year due to U.S. tariffs and higher incentives. 2026 targets include 6.8% wholesale sales growth and a 7.2% revenue increase, with continued focus on HEVs, EVs, and cost control.
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Q3 2025 saw 5.5% global sales growth and 8.2% revenue growth, but operating profit dropped 49.2% due to U.S. tariffs and higher costs. Electrified vehicle sales surged, and new EV launches are set to drive Q4 growth, with stable incentives and dividend policy maintained.
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Q2 2025 saw record revenue and strong global sales growth, but operating profit declined 24.1% year-over-year due to U.S. tariffs and higher incentives. Electrified vehicles expanded their sales mix, and H2 is expected to be challenging amid tariff uncertainty and competitive pressures.