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BMW net profit slumps as weak China sales, brake problems plague earnings
BMW's net profit crashed by over a third in 2024 to 7.68 billion euros ($8.32 billion), in line with an LSEG forecast, after a combination of weak sales in China and Germany as well as delivery hold-ups because of problems with a brake dented performance.
BMW warns on tariffs, China as 2024 profits plunge
German premium carmaker BMW warned Friday of continued challenges in 2025 from trade tensions and weak demand in China after reporting a plunge in profits last year. The Munich-headquartered group joins other German automakers in reporting sharply lower profits amid a choppy transition to electric vehicles and slowing demand in key market China.
BMW warns of profit hit from tariffs
BMW has reported a 36 per cent fall in profits last year following weak demand in China and a global recall of cars and has warned it expects earnings will remain at a similar level this year because of new European and US tariffs.
BMW profit to lag as tariffs and China slump threaten luxury car maker
BMW is facing another difficult year as it grapples with declining sales in China, where local electric-vehicle producers led by BYD are taking over. Picture: Bloomberg
BMW faces profit decline as tariffs and China slowdown hit sale
BMW’s (ETR: BMWG) profitability faced challenges in 2024, as evidenced by an 8.4% revenue decline to €142.4 billion. The automaker of Friday said that factors
BMW net profit dips on weaker China sales & delivery setback in Germany
BMW's net profit crashed by over a third in 2024 to 7.68 billion euros ($8.32 billion), in line with an LSEG forecast, after a combination of weak sales in China and Germany as well as delivery hold-ups because of problems with a brake dented performance.
BMW Says U.S. Tariffs to Hit Auto Segment Profitability
Tariffs implemented from Wednesday will shave about 1 percentage point off the margin on earnings before interest and taxes in the auto division, Chief Financial Officer Walter Mertl said. As a result, the company's EBIT margin is now expected at between 5% and 7%.
BMW warns on tariffs, China as 2024 profits plunge 37pc
German premium carmaker BMW warned today of continued challenges in 2025 from trade tensions and weak demand in China after reporting a plunge in profits
BMW warns of lower than expected autos margin as tariffs hit earnings
BMW forecast on Friday profit margins for its automotive business this year below analysts' expectations, factoring in the impact of U.S. tariffs imposed in recent weeks and anticipating an even more intense trade war.
BMW Sees Tariffs, China Slump Weighing on Carmaking Profit
BMW AG’s carmaking profits will lag well below its long-term targets this year as sales in China slump and escalating trade tensions threaten US deliveries.
BMW posts 37% drop in annual net profit, warns of ‘subdued' Chinese demand
BMW’s net profits slumped by more than a third in 2024 as weaker demand in China and Germany weighed on the high-end car manufacturer.
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BMW's profit slumps as weak China sales, brake problems plague earnings
BMW's net profit slumped by over a third in 2024 to €7.68 billion, in line with market expectations, after weak sales in China and Germany as well as delivery hold-ups, because of problems with a ...