BMW projects its automotive division's EBIT margin for 2025 to be between 5% and 6%.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 07 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Revised EBIT Margin Expectations: BMW has adjusted its automotive segment's 2025 EBIT margin forecast to 5%-6%, down from the previous 5%-7% range, due to lower-than-expected volume growth in China and other financial pressures.
Impact on Financial Outlook: The company now anticipates a decline in group earnings before tax and has revised its return on capital employed outlook to 8%-10% from 9%-13%, while also expecting free cash flow in the automotive segment to be above €2.5 billion, significantly lower than the earlier estimate of above €5 billion.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
