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- Hyundai's Q4 global vehicle sales fell 2.2% Y/Y, while electrified vehicle sales rose 21% Y/Y to 209,641 units.
- FY25 outlook: Revenue growth of 3%-4%, 4.17M+ vehicle sales, and KRW 16.9T investments in capex, R&D, and strategy.
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Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. HYMTF disclosed that it sold 1.07 million vehicles globally in the fourth quarter, down 2.2% year-over-year.
Sales in Korea declined 4.6% 189,405 units, owing to slow demand and supply chain disruptions on heavy snowfall, while sales in markets outside of Korea fell 1.6% Y/Y to 876,834 units in fourth quarter.
In fourth quarter, global electrified vehicle sales (including commercial vehicles) rose 21% to 209,641 units, thanks to sales growth in the North American region. EVs accounted for 53,035 units, while hybrids (HEVs) accounted for 145,732 units.
In the fourth quarter, operating profit dipped 17.2% to KRW 2.82 trillion (~$1.9 billion) due to increased sales warranty provision resulting from a weaker KRW and higher incentives.
Revenue increased 11.9% Y/Y to KRW 46.62 trillion in the fourth quarter, with an operating profit margin of 6.1%.
In the fourth quarter, the company witnessed a net profit (including non-controlling interest) of KRW 2.47 trillion (+12.3% Y/Y).
Overall, the company sold 4.14 million vehicles worldwide in 2024, down 1.8% from 2023, with revenue rising 7.7% to KRW 175.2 trillion. For 2024, the company sold 757,191 electrified models (+8.9% Y/Y).
Operating profit in 2024 declined 5.9% to KRW 14.24 trillion, with an operating profit margin of 8.1%. Hyundai Motor saw a net profit of KRW 13.23 trillion (+7.8% Y/Y) in 2024.
Hyundai Motor plans to pay a year-end dividend of KRW 6,000 per common share, resulting in total payout of KRW 12,000 per common share for 2024.
Outlook: Hyundai Motor expects consolidated revenue growth of 3%–4%, operating profit margin of 7%–8% and total vehicle sales exceeding 4.17 million units for 2025.
The automaker plans investments of KRW 16.9 trillion for 2025, including KRW 8.6 trillion in capital expenditure, KRW 6.7 trillion in R&D, and KRW 1.6 trillion in strategic investments.
In another development, Hyundai Motor is in talks with General Motors Company to supply commercial electric vehicles, as it anticipates sales growth to slow by half this year amid weakening demand, reported Reuters.
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