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BMW warns on profits as it counts cost of plan for 8,000 job cuts

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Briefings

German carmaker BMW issued a second profit warning in 2026, forecasting a loss between -0.5% and 0.5% due to restructuring costs and China competition. This follows Mercedes-Benz's similar outlook cut, marking the latest downgrade in the German automotive sector. Western automakers face challenges from cheaper Chinese domestic rivals, leading to reduced sales in China and increased exports to Europe.

Key points

• BMW forecasts a loss between -0.5% and 0.5% for the year due to restructuring costs and China competition.
• BMW is the latest German carmaker to issue a profit downgrade after Mercedes-Benz cut its outlook.

Context

BMW's profit warning stems from a restructuring program involving significant job losses. The company faces competition from China, which offers lower-cost domestic rivals, causing reduced sales in China and higher exports to Europe. This marks the second consecutive year of profit warnings for BMW.

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Evidence covers only the 2026 profit outlook and does not include historical data, specific job numbers, or future sales projections. The source is a single article with limited context on the broader automotive market.

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