Auto industry: BMW adjusts forecast for the second time this year

Dusseldorf. The Munich car manufacturer BMW is again correcting its forecast for 2026. The manufacturer is adjusting its expectations to the EBIT margin in the automotive segment, which is highly regarded in the industry and on the stock markets. According to its information, the company only expects a margin of -0.5 to 0.5 percent in its core business.

This would mean mathematical losses in the car segment. BMW is writing off parts of its previous vehicle and technology generations due to the rapid start-up of its new generation of electric vehicles.

At the same time, BMW cites its ongoing restructuring program as the reason for the profit warning. The group is expected to make additional provisions for its severance pay program.

However, the forecast for free cash flow remains unchanged. With this key figure, BMW still expects a mark of at least 2.5 billion euros this financial year.

This is the second profit warning from the DAX group this year. Already in June, BMW had to drastically reduce its forecast for 2026. At the beginning of the year, the manufacturer was still assuming an EBIT margin of four to six percent for the entire year.