BMW has issued a profit warning, citing restructuring costs and competition from China. The company reported a narrowed profit margin and significant job cuts in its home market.
BMW slashed its profit margin to between -0.5% and 0.5% this year, citing restructuring costs tied to a plan for 8,000 job cuts in its home market. This follows an earlier forecast of a 4-6% margin at the start of the year. Third-quarter pre-tax earnings dropped 11% to €2.1bn.
Sales in China fell 22% in the first nine months of the year, aligning with a broader downturn in that market. BMW’s chief executive emphasized the need for swift structural measures, with a focus on China and the launch of the Neue Klasse model. The company also reported a 6% revenue decline to €30.4bn in the third quarter.
Why it matters
BMW’s profit warning highlights the impact of restructuring and competition from Chinese automakers on its financial performance.
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What to watch
BMW’s implementation of structural measures and the performance of its Neue Klasse model in China.
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