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BMW Faces Challenging Q1 with a 7.8% Revenue Drop to €34B, Yet Surpasses Expectations

BMW Group Reports Q1 Fiscal 2025 Results

Revenue and Profit Trends: The BMW Group announced a 7.8% decrease in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, totaling €34 billion, which still exceeded analysts' forecasts. Net profit saw a significant drop of 26.4% year-over-year to €2.2 billion, with earnings per share falling by 23.5% to €3.38.

Delivery Figures: Deliveries in the automotive segment slightly declined by 1.4%, reaching 586,117 units during the reported period.

Leadership's Perspective on Challenges and Strategy

Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, emphasized the importance of flexibility, a consistent strategy, and compelling products in navigating the challenging environment. "Our technology-open approach and diverse range of drives allow us to meet global customer needs, ensuring robust results and keeping us on track to achieve our full-year targets," Zipse stated.