Core Insights - Porsche is experiencing a significant downturn, referred to as its "darkest hour," with a notable decline in financial performance and market challenges [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Porsche reported a revenue decline of 6% to €26.86 billion compared to €28.56 billion in the same period of 2024 [2]. - Operating profit plummeted by 99% to €40 million, down from €4.035 billion year-on-year, resulting in an operating return on sales of only 0.2%, a drastic drop from 14.1% [2][3]. - Deliveries to customers decreased by 6% to 212,509 units, down from 226,026 units in the previous year [2][4]. Market Challenges - The decline in sales is attributed to several factors, including strategic product adjustments, a challenging market environment in China, one-time expenses related to battery activities, organizational restructuring costs, and increased import tariffs in the U.S. [3][5]. - Specifically, sales in China fell by 26% to 32,195 units, while Germany saw a 16% decline to 22,492 units, and overall European sales (excluding Germany) dropped by 4% to 50,286 units [4]. Strategic Adjustments - Porsche is undergoing a strategic restructuring, which includes a slowdown in its electric vehicle initiatives and a shift towards more fuel and hybrid models [5]. - The company plans to increase prices in the U.S. market to mitigate the impact of tariffs and has announced a workforce reduction plan, aiming to cut 1,900 jobs by 2029 [5][6]. - A new CEO, Michael Leiters, will take over in January 2026, following the departure of the current CEO, Oliver Blume, who has faced criticism for the dual leadership model with Volkswagen [6]. Future Outlook - The CFO of Porsche indicated that 2025 is expected to be a low point for the company, with significant improvements anticipated starting in 2026 [6].
曾经的豪车“印钞机”，利润暴跌99%，上市三年股价腰斩
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-10-26 06:13