OSAKA -- Panasonic Holdings is under fire from shareholders as its stock price has fallen 22% over the past year despite record consolidated net profit, with miscalculations involving electric vehicle batteries and heat pumps to blame.
Troubles with EV batteries and heat pumps sap market cap despite record profit
Panasonic made big bets on EV batteries and heat pumps that have not panned out. © Reuters
OSAKA -- Panasonic Holdings is under fire from shareholders as its stock price has fallen 22% over the past year despite record consolidated net profit, with miscalculations involving electric vehicle batteries and heat pumps to blame.