Goldman Sachs
May 10, 2026
Mitsubishi Motors First Take: Guidance Above Expectations
Single Stock ReportEquitiesConsumer Discretionary
Mitsubishi Motors' FY3/27 profit guidance of ¥90 bn beat expectations, though Goldman Sachs remains 'Sell' rated due to macro risks and competition.
Key Takeaways
- 1.FY3/27 operating profit guidance of ¥90.0 bn exceeded both Goldman Sachs' estimate and consensus, driven by price hikes and forex effects.
- 2.Management set an ambitious sales volume target of 1.012 million vehicles (+5% yoy), relying on new model launches in Japan and Europe.
- 3.The company faces significant geopolitical risks in the Middle East and intensifying competition from Chinese BEV manufacturers in the ASEAN market.
Table of Contents
- FY3/27 Guidance beats market expectations
- Plans for increased sales volume on launch of new models
- Medium-term plan scheduled for release from late May to June
- Investment Thesis - Mitsubishi Motors
- Price Target Risks and Methodology - Mitsubishi Motors
- Disclosure Appendix
- GS Factor Profile
- M&A Rank
- Quantum
- Disclosures
- Price target and rating history chart(s)
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Authors
Kota YuzawaKen Kawamoto
Securities
7211.T7201.TRenaultBYD
Themes
Energy Crisis ImpactsChinese EV Competition
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaEuropeJapanVietnamPhilippines
