# BMW cuts 8,000 jobs and lowers its 2026 forecasts > BMW has launched a workforce reduction plan affecting 8,000 jobs, with severance payments that can exceed 650,000 euros, while lowering its earnings forecasts again and anticipating a charge of several billion euros linked to severance and the discontinuation of previous electric models. The automaker published results down for the first nine months of 2026, with revenue of 92.7 billion euros and profit down 24.4%, and no longer rules out a loss for fiscal year 2026. Developments by country show differences: in Germany, the cuts come with high severance and the business press evokes a possible improvement in 2027; in China, around 1,800 jobs are cut; in the United States, coverage compares BMW departures to Tesla hires. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 13 events involving BMW, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz and 4 more, in 3 countries (Allemagne, Chine, États-Unis), followed from 1 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. 118 articles from 33 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 16:29. Figures reported: 8000 jobs. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: Allemagne, Chine, États-Unis - Brands: BMW, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Tesla - First detected: 1 November 2026 at 06:01 - Updated: 6 November 2026 at 16:29 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-cuts-8-000-jobs-and-lowers-its-2026-forecasts ## National stories (11) - Germany — 1 country-specific event, 41 articles - China — 0 country-specific event, 23 articles - France — 0 country-specific event, 23 articles - United States — 0 country-specific event, 8 articles - United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles - Italy — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles - Switzerland — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles - South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Türkiye — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Netherlands — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Spain — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Reported figures - 650.000 Euro - 650.000 euros - 650 000 € - 2.1 billion euro - USD 2.36 billion ## What is established _“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._ **Confirmed by several sources** - BMW no longer rules out a loss in 2026, particularly in its automotive division. (6 independent sources: [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/bmw-recorta-previsiones-perdidas-2026-20261104-42669.html), [Le Journal de l'Automobile](https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/bmw-envisage-maintenant-une-perte-sur-lexercice-2026/), [Euronews.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPOFlkMUlfdUF4RnFJdHlLdGtJOFlZQjV0VjFLVzJkeDJoc1QtaFo5Z1JwTFNsWUp5elJlZDNNNERKdnVDN09IbkRFRGMtZ3N1WGxJeTl4emZhV1l3TWtrQklfczZabi1BNlVNWWppZEFjMkE0aVdrakxVUkVLeTYzZERFcE4wblZYYUk5YlR3dXp5a1o5TzVDbXdjZElxaFJaOHROMmtvS0NhZlNK?oc=5), [Yahoo Finance](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNTEdraEpveTlET2pHVnBEdFQwRDFzVEwwT1FhQlVaSXplbHdkZ0Zua1VIazIza19felpkSW5OYmRIWTc4eHhSSXE3VGFrRGRiYkdnVVJxci0zVnMtS2p3WUdYU2JicTFXa2RTVkFCVWJEdEZhWjJGUDlVRDZxMWEtVTFLZkU5TmFRUTRHMDNqanE?oc=5), [AM-online](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNQV96ZHhwbURBdGpiWUhaQmpIb0p3ZXN1X1R5NUtFdk9XOHRBbGlhS2NFQVRWSl9kS2FEUktyYml1SmozMW9JRnVUXzdpMmJOeUhTbllPeTZZZkozSjJzdEdUU051dzFHVktaLXhaY0MxZUcyX2I3TG9NeDZOTnRuX3Y2OWdlellsVVlNbG5HRDhjUDQtaF9mNzlwTTJaYnhHUU1EM1N3?oc=5), [Merkur](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOeWw1eDNFRHh5MnRLWmdlUHdFemc3dmN5WmVURmstbXJJZjdtVXcwYmI5UC1aVmREczNLRDZsWVU1RlBYODE4SnFZemRVYlJ1M1ppZWp2WVY5d0tKWFZ2amEzdmVwZzU2TFlXblRLYm55Wm94OFJYZVNXbzFKZ3dfSGtUdzJvU1lHa1R2RDJFN0tkTUYyZWNyX05lOUVhTHhWSk9SellvemVMN09KZUJBUGw3TGo?oc=5)) - BMW lowers its 2026 forecasts for the second time. (5 independent sources: [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/bmw-recorta-previsiones-perdidas-2026-20261104-42669.html), [www.marketscreener.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQazV3WVphdFFVQmpKSmFMTGJkaHN2aGl0OUQxTmxEZjBFeUZHVTVFcHJmNGpaT1dRX1BhUEdMcXRxSzZYaWpuZWZ6SFpKVlNNZkw5QjhwbkFYUlJlMnhZLTQzbDl4REg5TjJoSWtoVG5kd19kdnVwal9HU2l2MnJQR1pvX0ZHcHFfaWJEaVJSZU1GcExfeFJRdHZZbUxGSl92YnpTTkxvaTdLSEVpaVFja3RsOG9TTnVqREY5V0FSUQ?oc=5), [WSJ](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNV0N6dkJiemdORlJfYlhLWm1Yd0d0VnJFMlhob18tZ0FISVdWYXFybmlzcnNoS3ZnR2NSM2tyNmFXb0dTOGxlVHJ5MFozd3pacjRyX29TRVRxSGRqazRELXhhYTBNa0ZMU21XUGhYWGFJTEo3VVBMOVFjRGE0eUFIRUs5RHU0bUFCSElqYlY1TnBlZlNpZWhaaDFyMGt5YlVpS1pTT1NxUzl5QQ?oc=5), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/bmw-revoit-baisse-previsions-2026-430394.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [internationalfinance.com](https://internationalfinance.com/transport/after-volkswagen-now-bmw-cuts-profit-outlook-as-china-weakness-and-restructuring-costs-bite/)) - BMW Brilliance launches layoffs of around 1,800 employees in China starting November 2, 2026, with N+5 severance. (5 independent sources: [Motor1.com](https://www.motor1.com/news/814323/bmw-china-reportedly-cutting-1/), [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/04/bmw-brilliance-belegschaft-berichtet-von-1-800-kuendigungen/), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/04/bmw-brilliance-workforce-reports-1800-layoffs-in-china/), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/bmw-chine-entame-des-licenciements-qui-pourraient-toucher-1-800-employes-430470.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [carguy.kr](https://www.carguy.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62302)) - Severance payments in Germany can reach 650,000 euros per employee. (3 independent sources: [T-Online](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxNY3dTTWhoNWdWb1RxcDJ6OWlwUll5V3Fjb0IyQVpnblMyMTJrZkpzRGdvZUJzdW5TX3VXZnlveXFtLU9meUdzckZ0S0hOMEtxeHV3bVRvRGtEOGhLVEZfYjhMZkgzZXVsZUl1Y2ZFdXI2SzRoOXhGOTRFS2V3dUROcG1SY0Y3WDB5MlpHRHhhUDhNUFVWbG12Qk1XcmdtMVRoTGlLam5qbHV3R1Uwb1FZUDVKVXBXUl8yci1fNm1LV0Z2dFZlN3dIM2phLUR2dw?oc=5), [Les Echos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigJBVV95cUxNV0piVmVjSGxIVGpnMnpPblBPT2tHbjJadVdVSkN1WUtQbm80cVY0TEdaQ3VDR3JBVjE1VkhkY3RaT3FlbnZEV015ekcyazMwa2VONElLb3FIY0pLS3FINm4yQ1pNMkt3aUVjc2FwXzFqQUtlS0lSdlcxMUVsdW1lNGxBdnlaTUJ4MWlqNWlLdGFNUEhfcXFhVmJZQlhzb3J2MEp1Q3VHM0YzbUxwU3ZGMXpZeGNnSi0wTVdyTjVySnFxVldsRnduSzJqRlNfNE1ldE81ZDkyaU1OMFh2YllFb0RfdXpqbHQzOTd6VjgtSFFiVXhLUkVBMmZITkMyNC1RZTV4QWR6MV9pQQ?oc=5), [Caradisiac](https://www.caradisiac.com/jusqu-a-650-000-eur-de-prime-de-depart-chez-bmw-la-vraie-raison-derriere-les-cheques-mirobolants-de-l-auto-allemande-224941.htm#xtor=RSS-40)) - In the third quarter of 2026, BMW's pre-tax profit stands at 2.1 billion euros, down 11%. (3 independent sources: [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/bmw-profits-fall-as-8000-job-cuts-and-china-slump-force-another-downgrade/328669), [internationalfinance.com](https://internationalfinance.com/transport/after-volkswagen-now-bmw-cuts-profit-outlook-as-china-weakness-and-restructuring-costs-bite/), [中金在线](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE04cWh2RWkyUFpMWUVmYXNnMFp6MzEzQWN6aTU5Mmx2SER4Q3ZoNEFIWlpZVGtBV3BJQVpLQTZLNk5FaFZ6ZHdEZVNVWjNzalF6dU1Jc3pwbkU4NFZUcGlLSGkxNU5PcDRwWWdr?oc=5)) - BMW plans around 8,000 job cuts in Germany. (2 independent sources: [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/bmw-profits-fall-as-8000-job-cuts-and-china-slump-force-another-downgrade/328669), [Le Média en 4-4-2](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPRmVSVlVsd0VYWEl1MExjZXozUDhYdWVnUzZfcVYxM3Rxd2gxQ3ZudUlKS1pDTGUzZVVfTFNwa3FPQTUzdzRCTjB1TUJnaHV2TVh2QVFrWVkySl9DZlU2amV2U05CU2Q2MDA5bGxZcmZ6cklPbk1IWHhZckR6VUVLaHBNTEpzMW11NVpMR2s3RER1S0F4X0E?oc=5)) - BMW forecasts a 2026 automotive EBIT margin between -0.5% and +0.5%. (2 independent sources: [观点网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5URktzSzU0eDRsVy1BR0l5WDVIOENkS3IwOFQxX3ZEUnAtSjNpUjBEMGNjazZ1a2tWVFBmTS11RkxLcWVmYVNmUkJ6VnU0SS1MbjlyTTNVY0JkcEg2aDZ4MGZR?oc=5), [手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQS2taNzRJa05QSUtUdDBUcHFEU3hpc2oyNlBvT3FpTnBUS3F1cjBNSUpNVGhxaktqYnkwU0JTLXpqc1lOYmh3NVhGMXBtNU9zRkx4MjczcXpDeG5NRmFTVHpWWTZ4QTlqcnEwZFB1bW0yZ20tdVlZcVBnYjJZajlqM0x3?oc=5)) **Sources disagree** - Operating profit decline: -40% according to [20 Minuten](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxOWVByMF9tTDMtOFVLb1ZkLUVLWWtFRXpxR2RCcno0Tk4tZm11UEZKZ0RKZ0lVenlFUzNZbmlhX2JwTmFVcjRFX0U0eV8xSjFia2lINEhPbDg2amZkWmpzcE1tZnpFLTk4OGlFZmZaMGxGTGtNMXhUNFNiWG9SWS1ZeVRfWmI0SnpGeVJpQmJRdFhFSkFhN3BkRDRicG9jeHN4cjFFRFl4X0YxNnY3QVE2Y0xsNl9FVUgxM3lUS2dNVndRZw?oc=5) ; -15% according to [Brand Icon Image](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxOYXg5VEFpemZISGFpSlcwaXBQbXR4MzNVN1pNbGtXNE1ZM2RITkk1ZU0zTDB1U3lhSnI0eExNMk1HdE40Zjl2YnNSQ0w3V3FFQ0NMeG92elhRQ1RXdXVwOGI4NmhlbzBXT3FDUlBJXy1vOXY3eUxScHlLOGdJOXZRRUI2dkRKbVVK?oc=5) - Number of job cuts in Germany: around 8,000 according to [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/bmw-profits-fall-as-8000-job-cuts-and-china-slump-force-another-downgrade/328669), [Le Média en 4-4-2](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPRmVSVlVsd0VYWEl1MExjZXozUDhYdWVnUzZfcVYxM3Rxd2gxQ3ZudUlKS1pDTGUzZVVfTFNwa3FPQTUzdzRCTjB1TUJnaHV2TVh2QVFrWVkySl9DZlU2amV2U05CU2Q2MDA5bGxZcmZ6cklPbk1IWHhZckR6VUVLaHBNTEpzMW11NVpMR2s3RER1S0F4X0E?oc=5) ; 5,000 according to [carguy.kr](https://www.carguy.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62302) **Single source so far** - Over the first nine months of 2026, BMW's net profit falls 24.4%. (according to [la Repubblica](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxOZjk5Ym1YR0wxZmptaFMwc0lsTGZlN0IydlhRb1Z4MHFNWjJYSU9YNTNZMWV2NHFWQkZPTVlQTG4xXzhacmFoLWRIS1Rpb1Q0SE9PV1RzTnl3MnFKdWo5QmlUalpLcFlkLXhvR1FIeGhzWkZrVDF6cG1rZm1FZlcwVDRfa05TWUNXTzk5b1YzeGI1NWU5ZjJSdnVOakVOTTRPRC1qZ0UzZHZxT1VIa21YSGw3bFhYY1o0bWZWQ1ZlMDQ?oc=5)) - In the third quarter of 2026, the automotive operating margin falls from 5.2% to 3.4%. (according to [Le Journal de l'Automobile](https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/bmw-envisage-maintenant-une-perte-sur-lexercice-2026/)) - In the third quarter of 2026, BMW's automotive division revenue stands at 26.67 billion euros. (according to [观点网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5URktzSzU0eDRsVy1BR0l5WDVIOENkS3IwOFQxX3ZEUnAtSjNpUjBEMGNjazZ1a2tWVFBmTS11RkxLcWVmYVNmUkJ6VnU0SS1MbjlyTTNVY0JkcEg2aDZ4MGZR?oc=5)) **Updates** - 5 November 2026 at 19:05: BMW operating profit at its lowest since 2020. - 5 November 2026 at 19:05: Stock market reaction: BMW shares first fall, then rise despite the warning. - 5 November 2026 at 15:09: BMW risks its first loss since 2008. - 5 November 2026 at 15:09: Severance payments in Germany of up to 650,000 euros. - 5 November 2026 at 15:09: Group pre-tax profit in Q3 above 2 billion euros, over 6 billion euros over nine months, EBT margin of 6.8% in Q3 and 6.6% over nine months. - 4 November 2026 at 13:22: BMW announces 1.45 billion euros in profit and more job cuts than expected. - 4 November 2026 at 13:22: Q3 automotive operating margin: 5.2% → 3.4%. - 4 November 2026 at 09:51: Q3 pre-tax profit down 11%. - 4 November 2026 at 09:51: Q3 automotive revenue: 26.67 billion euros. - 4 November 2026 at 09:51: Published nine-month results: profit -24.4%, revenue 92.7 billion euros. ## Background _Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._ **Key terms** - **Profit warning**: An announcement by which a company informs the market that its upcoming results will differ from what was anticipated; the file indicates that BMW is lowering its earnings forecasts for the second time. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atos)) - **Severance payment**: Amount paid to a former employee as compensation following dismissal without their prior agreement and even if they have committed no professional misconduct; it may also be paid to an employee who retires. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indemnit%C3%A9_de_d%C3%A9part)) - **Restructuring**: An operation by which an organized entity (company, government, production unit, local authority...) has its organizational structure overhauled to achieve a new configuration, often to achieve economies of scale and reduce spending; in the case of a company, it can lead to job cuts or closures of production or management sites. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restructuration)) ## Sources by country and language - Germany: 41 articles, 20 outlets - China: 23 articles, 16 outlets - France: 23 articles, 17 outlets - United States: 8 articles, 6 outlets - United Kingdom: 5 articles, 5 outlets - Switzerland: 4 articles, 3 outlets - Italy: 4 articles, 4 outlets - Spain: 2 articles, 1 outlets - South Korea: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Netherlands: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Türkiye: 2 articles, 1 outlets - Luxembourg: 1 articles, 1 outlets - unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: German (32), French (27), English (25), Chinese (20), Italian (4), Dutch (3), Spanish (3), unknown (2), Korean (2) ## Timeline (13 events) ### 1 November 2026 — [BMW cuts 8,000 jobs with severance packages potentially exceeding €650,000](https://mecapress.com/events/1000-bmw-cuts-8-000-jobs-with-severance-packages-potentially-exceeding-650-000.md) BMW plans to eliminate 8,000 jobs, with severance packages reaching over €650,000. 4 sources, 6 articles · Allemagne — Allemagne, Chine ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW Chine supprime 1 800 postes](https://mecapress.com/events/3012-bmw-chine-supprime-1-800-postes.md) BMW engage un plan de réduction d'effectifs en Chine portant sur environ 1 800 salariés, selon la presse. 13 sources, 13 articles · Chine — Chine, Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW prévoit une légère hausse de la part des électriques dans son activité automobile](https://mecapress.com/events/3587-bmw-prevoit-une-legere-hausse-de-la-part-des-electriques-dans-son-activite.md) BMW anticipe une progression modérée de la part des modèles 100 % électriques dans son chiffre d'affaires automobile pour l'exercice en cours. 1 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW abaisse à nouveau ses prévisions de résultats, l'action recule](https://mecapress.com/events/3529-bmw-abaisse-a-nouveau-ses-previsions-de-resultats-l-action-recule.md) BMW revoit à la baisse ses prévisions de bénéfices pour la deuxième fois, dans le cadre de son programme d'économies, ce qui fait chuter son titre en Bourse. 15 sources, 43 articles · Allemagne — Allemagne, Chine ### 3 November 2026 — [Nouvelle secousse pour BMW](https://mecapress.com/events/3549-nouvelle-secousse-pour-bmw.md) BMW connaît un nouvel accroc, dans la continuité de la dégradation de ses résultats et de ses réductions de postes en Allemagne et en Chine. 2 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW anticipe une charge de plusieurs milliards liée aux indemnités et à l'arrêt d'anciens modèles électriques](https://mecapress.com/events/3839-bmw-anticipe-une-charge-de-plusieurs-milliards-liee-aux-indemnites-et-a-l-arret.md) BMW prévoit une charge de plusieurs milliards d'euros en raison des indemnités de départ et de l'arrêt de modèles électriques anciens. Le constructeur chiffre l'impact financier de son plan de réduction d'effectifs. 2 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW : bénéfice en baisse de 24,4 % sur les neuf premiers mois de 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/3921-bmw-benefice-en-baisse-de-24-4-sur-les-neuf-premiers-mois-de-2026.md) BMW clôture les neuf premiers mois de 2026 avec un chiffre d'affaires de 92,7 milliards d'euros en recul et un bénéfice en chute de 24,4 %. Ces résultats s'inscrivent dans un contexte de dégradation des prévisions du groupe. 10 sources, 21 articles · Worldwide (Allemagne, Chine) ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW envisage désormais une perte sur l'exercice 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/3992-bmw-envisage-desormais-une-perte-sur-l-exercice-2026.md) Avec des ventes et un chiffre d'affaires en baisse au troisième trimestre 2026 et une marge opérationnelle automobile tombée de 5,2 % à 3,4 %, BMW revoit une nouvelle fois ses objectifs annuels et n'exclut plus une perte sur l'exercice 2026. 7 sources, 11 articles · Worldwide (Allemagne, Chine) ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW supprime plus de postes que prévu malgré 1,45 milliard d'euros de bénéfice](https://mecapress.com/events/4108-bmw-supprime-plus-de-postes-que-prevu-malgre-1-45-milliard-d-euros-de-benefice.md) BMW annonce un bénéfice de 1,45 milliard d'euros mais supprime davantage de postes que prévu, poursuivant la réduction de ses effectifs. 2 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne — Allemagne, Chine ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW publie ses résultats du troisième trimestre 2026 et accélère sa réorganisation](https://mecapress.com/events/4411-bmw-publie-ses-resultats-du-troisieme-trimestre-2026-et-accelere-sa.md) BMW Group annonce plus de 2 milliards d'euros de bénéfice avant impôts au troisième trimestre et une marge EBT de 6,8 %, tout en poursuivant son plan de réorganisation. 6 sources, 10 articles · Worldwide (Allemagne, États-Unis, Chine) ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW : la presse économique entrevoit une amélioration possible en 2027](https://mecapress.com/events/4284-bmw-la-presse-economique-entrevoit-une-amelioration-possible-en-2027.md) Après les avertissements sur résultats et le plan de réductions d'effectifs, la presse économique allemande estime que BMW a au moins une chance d'améliorer sa situation en 2027. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne ### 4 November 2026 — [La presse économique analyse la situation financière de BMW](https://mecapress.com/events/4392-la-presse-economique-analyse-la-situation-financiere-de-bmw.md) Les Echos reviennent sur les difficultés de BMW, entre avertissements sur résultats et perspectives incertaines pour le constructeur allemand. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne ### 6 November 2026 — [Départs anticipés chez BMW et embauches chez Tesla : l'état de santé de l'industrie auto](https://mecapress.com/events/5796-departs-anticipes-chez-bmw-et-embauches-chez-tesla-l-etat-de-sante-de-l.md) Un article de presse compare les départs volontaires chez BMW et les recrutements de Tesla pour interroger la santé réelle de l'industrie automobile. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne, États-Unis --- Cite as: Mecapress, “BMW cuts 8,000 jobs and lowers its 2026 forecasts”, https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-cuts-8-000-jobs-and-lowers-its-2026-forecasts Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology