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Vespa-maker Piaggio's profit jumps 18% on growing global presence

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Posted on November 6, 2026

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· Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Piaggio's Net Profit Surges 18% on Robust Global Presence and Sales Growth

Piaggio Reports Strong Financial Results and Market Performance

Financial Highlights

Net Profit Growth

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Italian motor vehicle group Piaggio, known for its ​iconic Vespa scooters, reported an almost 18% rise in its nine-month net profit on Friday, with sales growth driven by its strong performance in India and growing presence in the Americas.

  • Net profit rose to €37.3 million ($41.8 million) in the January-September period, compared with €31.7 million a year ago

Sales and Market Expansion

  • The group sold 388,800 ​vehicles as of the end of September, up around 12% annually
  • The Indian market volumes grew by 31%, while the European market share remained stable at 17.8%

Strategic Insights and Future Outlook

Guidance and Stability Factors

"The guidance drawn up for 2026 is still closely linked to the need for a level of geopolitical and economic stability that can have a positive impact on consumer propensity to spend," Piaggio said in the earnings statement, without providing precise forecast numbers.

Global Operations and Cost Management

CEO Commentary

"Our various production and commercial sites around the world allow us to offset the current high production costs arising from energy, freight transport and increasing raw material costs," CEO Michele Colaninno said

Additional Information

Currency Exchange Rate

($1 = 0.8930 euros)

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Mirko Miorelli in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

Key Takeaways

  • Net profit rose to €37.3 million in Jan–Sep, up from €31.7 million a year earlier—an increase of almost 18% (in.marketscreener.com)
  • Vehicle sales increased ~12% to 388,800 units, with India volumes up 31% and European market share stable at 17.8% (in.marketscreener.com)
  • Piaggio’s growing global footprint—especially in India and the Americas—helped mitigate cost pressures from energy, freight and raw materials (piaggiogroup.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Piaggio's net profit grow in the first nine months of 2023?
Piaggio's net profit rose by nearly 18% to €37.3 million in the January-September 2023 period.
Which region contributed most to Piaggio's vehicle sales growth?
The Indian market saw volumes grow by 31%, contributing significantly to Piaggio's overall sales growth.
How many vehicles did Piaggio sell as of September 2023?
Piaggio sold 388,800 vehicles by the end of September 2023, up around 12% from the previous year.
What challenges does Piaggio face according to its CEO?
Piaggio faces challenges such as high production costs from energy, freight, and raw materials, but offsets these with its global operations.
Did Piaggio provide any earnings guidance for 2026?
Piaggio stated that guidance for 2026 depends on geopolitical and economic stability but did not give specific forecast numbers.

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