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Panasonic Holdings expects full-year profit at its energy unit, which supplies batteries to Tesla, to more than double. This optimistic forecast follows a quarterly loss recorded by the energy unit according to Reuters reports. The company aims to signal a recovery in its battery business following a period of underperformance.
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Sign InThis outlook arrives amid intensifying competition in the EV market, as Tesla, Panasonic's primary customer, reported deliveries of 386,810 vehicles in Q1 2024, an 8.5% year-over-year decline per company data. Meanwhile, Chinese rival BYD reported a 10.6% increase in net profit for Q1 2024 according to Hong Kong stock exchange filings, highlighting the competitive pressure on traditional suppliers like Panasonic.
Looking ahead, investors are focusing on Japan's Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes scheduled for May 6, 2026, which may impact Yen volatility and industrial export costs. Additionally, global manufacturing health will be assessed through Industrial Production data from France and Germany on May 6 and 7, 2026, as these figures often correlate with broader demand for electronic components and battery technology.