In Japan, Nissan Motor Corp. announced on Thursday that it faced deeper financial losses during the last quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year. The automaker recorded a loss of 28.3 billion yen, roughly $185 million, for the three-month period ending in December. This significant financial downturn is attributed to escalating restructuring costs, which have notably impacted Nissan’s profitability. Furthermore, Nissan's sales dropped by 6%, totaling approximately 3 trillion yen, compared to 3.2 trillion yen during the same period in 2024. Chief Executive Ivan Espinosa indicated that these outcomes are somewhat anticipated due to the nature of restructuring undertakings, stating, “Unfortunately, when you do restructuring, there are costs that are incurred. In a way, it is expected.” Despite these challenges, he remains optimistic about the company's direction and aims, acknowledging that external factors such as tariffs imposed by then-President Donald Trump and pressure on overall sales also contribute to these losses. Espinosa has been leading efforts to reverse the fortunes of the company, which has struggled financially in recent times. As part of restructuring measures, Nissan has implemented job cuts and sold its headquarters. The company is also closing down its flagship factory located in Oppama, Japan, to streamline global operations further. Analysts have highlighted a decline in the interest in electric vehicles (EVs), an area where Nissan has sought to establish itself. Espinosa emphasized the need for innovations in battery technology to regain consumer interest, despite some optimism surrounding the newest Leaf model. Nissan's stock prices, which have experienced a downward trend in the past year, saw a slight increase of 0.5% after the report was released.