The BMW Group ended 2025 with a net profit of 7 billion euros despite an 11% drop in operating profit. Meanwhile, Daimler Truck expects stable margins in 2026 and plans to cut 5,000 jobs in Germany.
BMW's stable net profit
Despite a difficult market, BMW generated 7 billion euros in net profit, although operating profit (EBIT) fell by over 11%.
Warnings about tariffs
BMW's management predicts a difficult 2026 due to tariff disputes and a weakening market in China.
Restructuring at Daimler Truck
The truck manufacturer plans to cut 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as part of cost optimization.
Optimism in the truck sector
Daimler Truck expects a stronger second half of 2026 and the maintenance of stable margins.
The BMW Group concluded the 2025 fiscal year with a net profit of 7 billion euros, facing a deteriorating global automotive market. Despite maintaining a stable bottom line, the company's operating profit fell by over eleven percent, reflecting rising cost pressure and a difficult situation in key export markets. The Munich-based manufacturer's management is preparing for a challenging 2026, anticipating further complications from imposed tariffs and weakening demand in China. <przypis title=