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BMW Sees Profit Margin as Low as 1% as China Demand Weakens

BMW Sees Profit Margin as Low as 1% as China Demand Weakens
Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 17 June 2026, 09:27 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 17th, 2026 BMW Sees Profit Margin as Low as 1% as China Demand Weakens BMW said its profit margin will fall to as little as 1% this year as weakening Chinese demand and fallout from the Middle East conflict take a growing toll. The German automaker plans additional cost savings beyond those already announced. Danny Lee reports on Bloomberg Television.

Jun 17th, 2026 BMW Sees Profit Margin as Low as 1% as China Demand Weakens BMW said its profit margin will fall to as little as 1% this year as weakening Chinese demand and fallout from the Middle East conflict take a growing toll. The German automaker plans additional cost savings beyond those already announced. Danny Lee reports on Bloomberg Television. [Image text:] BMWCUTTINGCOSTS IMPACT OF CHINA SLUMP & IRAN WAR Companywillexpandits2026 cost-cuttingprogram Expectscarmakingreturnsof1-3%, fromashighas6% Cutswill causeone-time negativeimpactin2H Source:Bloomberg The Pulse
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