All Brands Owned by Mazda Motor Corporation

What does Mazda own?
Mazda Motor Corporation owns the Mazda automotive brand and operates a lineup of passenger cars, crossover SUVs, and sports cars sold globally. The company's most notable models include the CX-5 crossover SUV, the Mazda3 compact car, and the MX-5 Miata sports car. Mazda jointly owns the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama with Toyota Motor Corporation. The company does not own other automotive brands and operates exclusively under the Mazda name.

Is Mazda publicly traded?
Yes, Mazda Motor Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 7261. Toyota Motor Corporation holds approximately 5% of Mazda's shares as a strategic partner, making it one of the largest individual shareholders, but Mazda operates as an independent company with its own management and strategic direction.

Who founded Mazda?
Mazda was founded by Jujiro Matsuda in January 1920 in Hiroshima, Japan, initially as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd. The company began as a cork manufacturer before pivoting to machine tools and then to vehicles. The Mazda brand name was first used for a three-wheeled commercial truck introduced in 1931, derived from Ahura Mazda, the Zoroastrian god of wisdom, and a phonetic play on the founder's surname Matsuda. The company was renamed Mazda Motor Corporation in 1984.

What is Mazda's annual revenue?
Mazda reported FY2026 (ending March 2026) net sales of 4.92 trillion yen, down 2% year on year. Operating income was 51.6 billion yen, down 72%, and net income was 35.1 billion yen, down 69%. For FY2027, Mazda forecasts net sales of 5.50 trillion yen, up 12%, with operating income of 150 billion yen, up 191%.

Who is the CEO of Mazda?
Masahiro Moro serves as Representative Director and President (CEO) of Mazda Motor Corporation, having been appointed in 2023. Moro previously served as the head of Mazda's North American operations. Under his leadership, Mazda has focused on Brand Value Management, cost reduction, and navigating U.S. tariff challenges while launching the new CX-5 and expanding its EV lineup.

How many vehicles does Mazda sell annually?
Mazda reported global sales volume of 1.22 million units in FY2026, down 6% year on year. Consolidated wholesale volume was 1.15 million units. For FY2027, Mazda forecasts global sales of 1.32 million units, up 8%, driven by the new CX-5 global rollout and EV ramp-up in Europe.

Does Mazda make electric vehicles?
Yes, Mazda is expanding its electric vehicle lineup through a multi-solution strategy. In China, the company launched the EZ-60 electric crossover SUV in September 2025 through its joint venture with Changan Mazda Automobile. In Europe, Mazda began full-scale sales of the Mazda6e in autumn 2025. The EZ-6/Mazda6e won the 2026 World Car Design of the Year award. Mazda plans to introduce battery EVs in ASEAN markets and Australia in FY2027.

What is Mazda's relationship with Toyota?
Toyota Motor Corporation holds approximately 5% of Mazda's shares as part of a capital and business alliance announced in 2017. The two companies jointly operate the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama, which began production in 2021. The alliance includes collaboration on electric vehicle technology development, but Mazda operates independently with its own management, product strategy, and brand identity.