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S&P lowers Nissan's rating to BB- from BB

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 11/14/25 05:03 AM EST

TOKYO (Reuters) -S&P Global Ratings said on Friday it has downgraded its rating of Nissan Motor's (NSANF) credit by one notch on continuing pressure on its profitability, while taking a negative view of the outlook for the Japanese automaker.

The credit-rating firm cut its long-term rating on the company and its overseas subsidiaries to "BB-" from "BB". It noted that the company's competitiveness in key markets and operational efficiency have diminished.

"Tariff costs, a challenging competitive landscape, and rising expenses under inflationary pressures serve as headwinds to its performance recovery," S&P said in a statement.

(Reporting by Daniel Leussink; Editing by Joe Bavier)

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