BBA上半年利润齐下跌，原因是什么？

Core Viewpoint - The BBA (BMW, Benz, Audi) group continues to face profit declines in the first half of the year, with Audi being the only company to report revenue growth, while Mercedes-Benz experiences the largest profit drop [1][2]. Financial Performance - BMW reported revenue of €67.7 billion, a year-on-year decline of 8%, with net profit dropping 29% to €4 billion [1]. - Mercedes-Benz's revenue was €66.38 billion, down 8.6%, with net profit falling 55.8% to €2.69 billion [1]. - Audi's revenue increased by 5.3% to €32.57 billion, but net profit decreased by 37.5% to €1.346 billion [1]. Market Performance - Sales in the Chinese market saw significant declines, with BMW, Mercedes, and Audi selling 318,000, 293,000, and 288,000 units respectively, representing year-on-year drops of 15.5%, 14%, and 10.2% [2]. - BMW and Audi experienced some sales growth in European markets, while Mercedes-Benz faced larger declines in both profit and sales [2]. Strategic Adjustments - Audi and Mercedes have adjusted their electric vehicle strategies, with Audi retracting its plan to cease internal combustion engine development by 2033, and Mercedes shifting its focus to a dual development strategy for both fuel and electric vehicles [3]. - BBA is accelerating its electric vehicle transition in China, collaborating with local partners to enhance their offerings and efficiency [3][4]. Impact of Tariffs - Audi's CFO indicated that U.S. tariffs and increased transformation costs are major contributors to profit declines, with losses estimated at €600 million due to tariffs [5]. - Mercedes-Benz warned that tariffs have negatively impacted sales, predicting a significant drop in annual revenue compared to last year [6]. - BMW anticipates a 1.25 percentage point decline in EBIT margin by 2025 due to tariff-related factors [6]. Regional Sales Trends - In North America, BMW saw a slight increase in sales, while Mercedes-Benz and Audi experienced declines of 9% and 6% respectively [7]. - Audi is considering building a factory in the U.S., while BMW is exploring capacity expansion at its Spartanburg facility [7].