# Mixed semi-annual results for Japanese automakers > Nissan announced an 11.8% drop in its global sales for the first half of 2026-2027, despite a 6.3% increase in Japan. Suzuki, meanwhile, set a world record with a 19.9% rise, driven by India (+35.4%). Japanese manufacturers then opened the April-September 2026 earnings season, amid rising raw material costs and a cooling Chinese market. Mazda reported a 1.2% increase in global sales, Mitsubishi saw a 5.9% rise in Japan, and Daihatsu experienced a decline in Japan offset by growth internationally. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events involving Honda, Nissan, Daihatsu and 7 more, in 3 countries (Japon, Chine, Inde), followed from 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 7 articles from 2 sources (sales and market, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 22:00. - Status: ongoing - Scope: National (Japan) - Category: Sales and market, Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: Japon, Chine, Inde - Brands: Honda, Nissan, Daihatsu, Honda Motor, Maruti Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor, Suzuki, Toyota - First detected: 4 November 2026 at 03:30 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 22:00 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/286-mixed-semi-annual-results-for-japanese-automakers ## Sources by country and language - Japan: 7 articles, 3 outlets **Languages**: Japanese (6), Chinese (1) ## Timeline (7 events) ### 4 November 2026 — [Nissan: global sales down 11.8% in first half of 2026-2027 fiscal year](https://mecapress.com/events/3717-nissan-global-sales-down-11-8-in-first-half-of-2026-2027-fiscal-year.md) Nissan recorded an 11.8% drop in global sales in the first half of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, while its sales in Japan rose 6.3%. 1 sources, 1 articles · Worldwide (Japon) ### 4 November 2026 — [Suzuki signs world sales record in first half of 2026-2027](https://mecapress.com/events/3907-suzuki-signs-world-sales-record-in-first-half-of-2026-2027.md) Suzuki announces a 19.9% increase in its global sales in the first half of 2026-2027, a record. India contributes with a rise of 35.4%. 1 sources, 1 articles · Worldwide (Japon, Inde) ### 4 November 2026 — [Les constructeurs japonais ouvrent la saison des résultats avril-septembre 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/5139-les-constructeurs-japonais-ouvrent-la-saison-des-resultats-avril-septembre-2026.md) Les groupes automobiles japonais publient leurs comptes semestriels, marqués par la hausse des coûts des matières premières et le refroidissement du marché chinois. 1 sources, 1 articles · Japon, Chine ### 5 November 2026 — [Mazda: global sales up 1.2% in the first half of fiscal year 2026-2027](https://mecapress.com/events/4531-mazda-global-sales-up-1-2-in-the-first-half-of-fiscal-year-2026-2027.md) Mazda reports a 1.2% increase in its global sales for the first half of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, driven notably by domestic CX-5 sales in Japan, which surged by 101%. 1 sources, 1 articles · Japon ### 5 November 2026 — [Mitsubishi: domestic sales up 5.9% in first half of fiscal year 2026-2027](https://mecapress.com/events/4691-mitsubishi-domestic-sales-up-5-9-in-first-half-of-fiscal-year-2026-2027.md) Mitsubishi Motors announces a 5.9% increase in its sales in Japan in the first half of fiscal year 2026-2027. 1 sources, 1 articles · Japon ### 5 November 2026 — [Daihatsu : ventes en baisse au Japon et en hausse à l'étranger au premier semestre 2026-2027](https://mecapress.com/events/4744-daihatsu-ventes-en-baisse-au-japon-et-en-hausse-a-l-etranger-au-premier.md) Daihatsu affiche un recul de ses ventes sur le marché japonais au premier semestre de l'exercice 2026-2027, compensé par une progression à l'international. 1 sources, 1 articles · Japon ### 5 November 2026 — [Honda : trois points à suivre avant ses résultats semestriels](https://mecapress.com/events/5228-honda-trois-points-a-suivre-avant-ses-resultats-semestriels.md) La hausse du cours de Honda se démarque parmi les constructeurs japonais à l'approche de la publication de ses résultats semestriels, avec trois points d'attention identifiés par la presse spécialisée. 1 sources, 1 articles · Japon --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Mixed semi-annual results for Japanese automakers”, https://mecapress.com/stories/286-mixed-semi-annual-results-for-japanese-automakers Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology