BMW Profit Plunges by More Than a Third in Second Quarter

BMW reported a sharp decline in profits for the second quarter of 2026, with after-tax earnings falling to 1.2 billion euros, a 35 percent drop compared to the same period in the previous year. The announcement was made by the German automaker, highlighting significant financial challenges. The news, published by Die Welt on July 30, 2026, indicates a major downturn for the company amid broader economic pressures in the automotive industry. No further details on the causes or regional impacts were provided in the brief report.

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