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BMW Q3 Profits Fall as Company Slashes Automotive Margin Guidance

Key Facts

1BMW reported third-quarter 2026 sales of €20,292 million and net income of €1,461 million.
2The company issued a reduced automotive profit outlook, with a core margin range spanning from a slight loss to a slight profit.

BMW reported third-quarter 2026 sales of €20,292 million and net income of €1,461 million. According to Simply Wall St, the company issued a reduced automotive profit outlook, with a core margin range now spanning from a slight loss to a slight profit.

The profit warning is driven by weaker contributions from the Chinese market and higher expenses related to workforce reductions and restructuring. This downturn aligns with recent economic data from China, where the official Manufacturing PMI was reported at 49.3 on October 31, 2026, remaining below the expansion threshold.

Investors are looking ahead to China's Inflation Rate and Producer Price Index data due on November 9, 2026, followed by the Balance of Trade figures on November 10, 2026. These releases will provide further context on Chinese demand, which remains a primary risk for BMW's margin recovery.