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Vespa maker Piaggio's profit falls 42% in first half of 2025
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on July 29, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Piaggio's profit fell 42% in H1 2025 due to a contracting vehicle market. Sales dropped, and EBITDA decreased by 15.3%. The company announced a 4 euro cent interim dividend.
Vespa maker Piaggio's profit falls 42% in first half of 2025
Piaggio's Financial Performance Overview
(Reuters) -Italy's Piaggio said on Tuesday its net profit fell 42.2% to 30.1 million euros ($34.84 million) in the first half of 2025 in a contracting market for motor vehicles.
Sales and Market Conditions
Piaggio, known for its iconic Vespa scooters, sold 238,400 vehicles between January and June this year, compared to 270,100 in the first half of 2024.
Earnings and Financial Management
"In historical moments like these, with international trade disputes and increased geopolitical tensions, being able to remain flexible, controlling liquidity and financial management, is essential," CEO Michele Colaninno said in a statement.
Dividend Announcement
The manufacturer said its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) fell 15.3% year-on-year to 147.1 million euros, with an EBITDA margin of 17.3%.
The group also pledged to distribute an interim dividend of 4 euro cents per share on its 2025 results.
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(Reporting by Gaia Neiman in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
Key Takeaways
- •Piaggio's net profit dropped 42.2% in H1 2025.
- •Vehicle sales decreased from 270,100 to 238,400 units.
- •EBITDA fell 15.3% year-on-year to 147.1 million euros.
- •CEO emphasizes flexibility amid geopolitical tensions.
- •Interim dividend of 4 euro cents per share announced.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vespa maker Piaggio's profit falls 42% in first half of 2025
1What was Piaggio's net profit in the first half of 2025?
Piaggio's net profit fell 42.2% to 30.1 million euros ($34.84 million) in the first half of 2025.
2How many vehicles did Piaggio sell in the first half of 2025?
Piaggio sold 238,400 vehicles between January and June 2025, down from 270,100 in the same period of 2024.
3What is Piaggio's EBITDA for the first half of 2025?
The company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) fell 15.3% year-on-year to 147.1 million euros.
4What interim dividend did Piaggio announce?
Piaggio pledged to distribute an interim dividend of 4 euro cents per share based on its 2025 results.
5What challenges is Piaggio facing in the current market?
Piaggio is navigating a contracting market for motor vehicles, influenced by international trade disputes and increased geopolitical tensions.
