Hyundai Motor Co. continues to roll with success on multiple fronts and world regions, reporting robust financial results for the first quarter of 2025, achieving record revenue and solid profitability despite global economic uncertainties and escalating U.S. trade tariffs.
Revenue Increased 9.2% year-over-year to $30.9 billion (44.41 trillion Korean won), marking Hyundai's highest-ever first-quarter revenue. Operating profit rose 2.1% to $2.5 billion (3.63 trillion won) with an operating margin of 8.2%. Net profit slightly increased 0.2%.
Global vehicle sales totaled 1,001,120 units, a 0.6% decrease from the previous year. Hybrid and electric-vehicle sales surged 38.4% year-over-year to 212,426 units, driven by strong hybrid demand.
In response to the recent imposition of 25% U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles effective April 2, Hyundai has established a dedicated task force to mitigate financial impacts and increase local sourcing of components in the United States.
The company plans to boost production at its new Georgia facility, part of a $21 billion investment aimed at enhancing U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
Eli Grant, an analyst at AInvest, notes Hyundai's strategic focus on the U.S. market and eco-friendly vehicles. He comments, "Hyundai’s Q1 results are a testament to its agility in leveraging near-term tailwinds like currency fluctuations and pre-tariff demand," but also warns the company's future hinges on mitigating tariff risks and capitalizing on the EV boom.
Despite challenges from trade tensions and macroeconomic factors, Hyundai reaffirmed its annual guidance of 3%–4% revenue growth and a 7.0%–8.0% operating profit margin. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of 2,500 won per share, up from 2,000 won last year.
