The company expects sales momentum to improve in the fourth quarter with the introduction of new products and continued growth in its electric vehicle portfolio.Kia Corporation on Friday reported a consolidated net profit of $1.03 billion (assuming $1= KRW 1,380) for the third quarter of 2025, supported by steady demand for SUVs and electrified models across key markets.
Revenue and operating performance
The company posted revenue of $20.8 billion, up 6.7 per cent year-on-year. Operating profit stood at $1.06 billion, representing an operating margin of 5.5 per cent.
Sales in Korea reached 131,000 units, down 4.7 per cent from the previous year, while sales outside Korea totalled 687,000 units, a decline of 2.1 per cent. Kia attributed the dip in volumes to supply constraints and the phase-out of certain models ahead of new launches.
Market trends and future outlook
During the quarter, Kia sold around 818,700 vehicles worldwide, a 2.5 per cent decrease compared with the same period last year, mainly due to supply constraints and the phase-out of outgoing models.
The company expects sales momentum to improve in the fourth quarter with the introduction of new products and continued growth in its electric vehicle portfolio.
Kia reaffirmed its long-term strategy to expand its electrified line-up, advance software-defined vehicle development, and strengthen investments in purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) as part of its 2030 growth roadmap.
