# BMW cuts jobs and lowers forecasts after 24.4% profit drop

> BMW is implementing a job reduction plan and lowering its earnings forecasts for the second time, with profit down 24.4% in the first nine months of 2026 and the possibility of an annual loss. The automaker anticipates a charge of several billion euros related to severance payments and the discontinuation of older electric models, while expecting a slight increase in the share of electric vehicles. In Germany, the elimination of 8,000 positions is accompanied by severance payments that may exceed 650,000 euros, while in China the plan concerns around 1,800 employees. The other countries covered in the file (France, United States, Spain, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy) do not show, in the provided sub-events, distinct national measures.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 8 events involving BMW, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz and 1 more, in 2 countries (Allemagne, Chine), followed from 1 November 2026 to 4 November 2026. 69 articles from 24 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 11:28. Figures reported: 8000 jobs.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: Allemagne, Chine
- Brands: BMW, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 06:01
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 11:28
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-cuts-jobs-and-lowers-forecasts-after-24-4-profit-drop

## National stories (10)

- Germany — 2 country-specific events, 23 articles
- China — 0 country-specific event, 17 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 9 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Switzerland — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Türkiye — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Netherlands — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Reported figures

- 650.000 Euro
- Milliarden
- €2 billion
- €6 billion
- 2 billion euros

## 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 published a November 3 update to its 2026 forecasts, lowering them for the second time since June. (16 independent sources: [BMW Group (salle de presse)](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/de/bmw-group-updates-guidance-for-the-2026-financial-year/), [Manager Magazin](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxOUEIxYzQtZUpocXZtRENkLWhTZkZxU0E4YUJJekF1aDVLaS1JcDBfR1V2WmFrZHZWNUJZUzZlemlsNV9aX0kzbTJ1N2xpQVBzcUtlVkZUZmc0akFtX3BVYm1nd1RJM3p2SlQzUUE4VklUZlFncUNLWEJqNmpGRi1vSjZsS1BkSlM4YzdNY2psWThJMjZWMzJKeUM0MmhNQlJyTzJST1NpQlFnVVRPSnJOVHY1R09CRUFicHg5MDlRTjFLaE8xQWw2UzFpN1NHRjZlWndWMzNCcjNnNEdC?oc=5), [Automotive News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTFBVLUdOQzBOa1J5WEw2emIyc3l1X05LSmE2M3hwdVpoN1llaTlha1dMbHJCaHA0bkc0ZFVYVkRzS3dEN3Vlck9PME9wV1RfaE4waFRYMFBPVThRZlY1eWowQmpqMzMxRjN3ZFNlVFpn?oc=5), [华尔街见闻](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiU0FVX3lxTE05U3RtMG1ydnJYbncycjF5M2hHNzgxMFBzRG05M2VhcUEtNVFqZzhXMTVHaGVELUNxdkFQY0g0VFNPalpibDlPU0RmQXVWdG9PdWIw?oc=5), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62087), [上海有色金属网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiSkFVX3lxTE5aaUNOUlRxWGQzZHZYeHZfWTdrMzJYM3V3S3c5Q3pMQjV6YXY2VTkzaC1vd3pHcTNid0lGSmNiN0NsSmRFVmdHU3NB?oc=5), [36Kr](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE1PWnpaQzZDak9zQXN5OHFyNV90UFlBSTJYUHczcGlXOHBiNEtlQkZ6M29nVklrSWwtenNVY0lFbjhGSWtBVWV3bmUtRkVfdm1qc3NHTkdWd1A?oc=5), [网通社](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTFB6Y3J0YTNpZDVxZmhPRWtBbFVJazlUaWZ6cE5yOU1TVzFlMVhhTFB4NWkwV2ZoU0xDTXdjZXp6RkZIaVVWYjg5Y3hmSFlNX0FlMEZLNmpQcS1aYUE?oc=5), [Auto Infos](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/bmw-la-rentabilite-automobile-menace-de-basculer-dans-le-rouge-en-2026.294274), [autoweek.nl](https://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/artikel/bmw-verlaagt-winstverwachting-voor-tweede-keer-dit-jaar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssdefault&utm_campaign=rss), [investing.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPRDhNdTZiS3lJYmJXd0FOblpMNUgxN2ZWYmJDWjhOSTVjb1pPM2o0ZUFqMFRUNlRQRWhkNXNmNVJBM3p3aDQyM3JzYmVfR2ExM3ZwYkszd3BHaG93TnhDTXlSbm1LWmdtNkEzb0xOUE1uNTBzeER0Y1pLVWkwTDBRRzY2NDBobmE0c3RsSEVxXzMwWUdSVVdaRUxDM1A4WXJwaHNmcjNn?oc=5), [L'Usine Nouvelle](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgJBVV95cUxOMTVid0NiczBTeVBlQWZ5R0pOTlZBczVEM1JHN0U5TzcxelpHUWlCblk4ZWFPNGRobTVkYXdBaGtOSXZxaFdsU2ZNN185YlZQN3dNRm0zeUwtRl9Vc2tRM3Z5T1ZVa1hVUUVEa1kxRTdZcFhiMmtGLVdSbHlsSVJuSFJ5SEZIMF9EbS12cHRDQkFLc2xqamdua1lQOEl5cnZaYVNsY1UtZ3BsbmNkZ0ZhOWZTakZPTW9DbVhWNkczLUdYQktPaDc0dnN0RXFDOFpacU1xZjVzMHU1ZDRCSFRUSkhEdzZCTmVURlhDOTYzdFNCUW9XbFJPQ1YzZzh6YjI5eF9tVER4QUZnVmZzNmhRZWE0SnJZekhzWmc?oc=5), [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), [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/bmw-profits-fall-as-8000-job-cuts-and-china-slump-force-another-downgrade/328669))
- BMW expects an automotive EBIT margin of -0.5% to 0.5% for 2026, compared with 1% to 3% previously. (8 independent sources: [汇通网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTFBMeUxfOFdzakhtTlhhTDRMcUdVZnhwb0VzT1l6MnlMbWJ2NEhUcWI4c3dQcGlUY2t0LVJjdEwxU0x1MlVXc1dQYXRRbUgtRmdrV1hGN2l2ZHRFRnpNcmZwdG5BQWNWYnc?oc=5), [观点网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE9GZlRBV294UVlkdlJwOUhHUkRnb196VWw3OUt0eWNUVzg1RGpsd0RvcGVMY1FKbWh6enlCQ3Z1SW94a1pJWnM2MmtLbEFvVlBhY2s5T3NKN2FzNWUxTHdhS3pB?oc=5), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62087), [36Kr](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE1PWnpaQzZDak9zQXN5OHFyNV90UFlBSTJYUHczcGlXOHBiNEtlQkZ6M29nVklrSWwtenNVY0lFbjhGSWtBVWV3bmUtRkVfdm1qc3NHTkdWd1A?oc=5), [网通社](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTFB6Y3J0YTNpZDVxZmhPRWtBbFVJazlUaWZ6cE5yOU1TVzFlMVhhTFB4NWkwV2ZoU0xDTXdjZXp6RkZIaVVWYjg5Y3hmSFlNX0FlMEZLNmpQcS1aYUE?oc=5), [Auto Infos](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/bmw-la-rentabilite-automobile-menace-de-basculer-dans-le-rouge-en-2026.294274), [investing.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPRDhNdTZiS3lJYmJXd0FOblpMNUgxN2ZWYmJDWjhOSTVjb1pPM2o0ZUFqMFRUNlRQRWhkNXNmNVJBM3p3aDQyM3JzYmVfR2ExM3ZwYkszd3BHaG93TnhDTXlSbm1LWmdtNkEzb0xOUE1uNTBzeER0Y1pLVWkwTDBRRzY2NDBobmE0c3RsSEVxXzMwWUdSVVdaRUxDM1A4WXJwaHNmcjNn?oc=5), [L'Usine Nouvelle](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgJBVV95cUxOMTVid0NiczBTeVBlQWZ5R0pOTlZBczVEM1JHN0U5TzcxelpHUWlCblk4ZWFPNGRobTVkYXdBaGtOSXZxaFdsU2ZNN185YlZQN3dNRm0zeUwtRl9Vc2tRM3Z5T1ZVa1hVUUVEa1kxRTdZcFhiMmtGLVdSbHlsSVJuSFJ5SEZIMF9EbS12cHRDQkFLc2xqamdua1lQOEl5cnZaYVNsY1UtZ3BsbmNkZ0ZhOWZTakZPTW9DbVhWNkczLUdYQktPaDc0dnN0RXFDOFpacU1xZjVzMHU1ZDRCSFRUSkhEdzZCTmVURlhDOTYzdFNCUW9XbFJPQ1YzZzh6YjI5eF9tVER4QUZnVmZzNmhRZWE0SnJZekhzWmc?oc=5))
- BMW Brilliance began on November 2 layoffs of around 1,800 employees in China, mainly production workers. (7 independent sources: [CarNewsChina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/03/bmw-china-commences-layoffs-affecting-1800-employees-report-says/), [cnevpost.com](https://cnevpost.com/2026/11/03/bmw-brilliance-cuts-jobs-report/), [chinaevhome.com](https://chinaevhome.com/2026/11/03/report-bmw-starts-job-cuts-in-china-around-1800-roles-affected/), [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/bmw-china-despidos-caida-ventas-brilliance-20261103-42661.html), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/bmw-licencie-1-800-employes-en-chine-et-ce-nest-peut-etre-quun-debut-1474619.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [DoNews](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTFBkSmtRdC1DWndsTmJvYnYxUVp5cjdMMUxyN1FXSkJaWFd2dVhsMk1Mdk1HSldsVXM5VUlyTUVnclpBSzdhV0FLWlNnaTlUWWxfTkVBSkFPTEktTkV2MlE?oc=5), [Motor1.com](https://www.motor1.com/news/814323/bmw-china-reportedly-cutting-1/))
- BMW could record a loss in its automotive business this year. (4 independent sources: [SZ.de](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOMWZqMHJqcDZCZmpQaXFfUE1EWEVBaGhaTG1WTEM2QXFPS0dLTlZZenBTVi14UkxocFZmTDdYcm1jbmhoRWFRWTF6OVpPRGNwb1pwNUltWHZ0bDdLaG16YzNFOW4tUzBqcXZ5YU5mZDJ6RkNmM0RrYzg1amxSenFKRnlRVUlvRlpGMGZJRkt0bXdoXzQ?oc=5), [网通社](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTFB6Y3J0YTNpZDVxZmhPRWtBbFVJazlUaWZ6cE5yOU1TVzFlMVhhTFB4NWkwV2ZoU0xDTXdjZXp6RkZIaVVWYjg5Y3hmSFlNX0FlMEZLNmpQcS1aYUE?oc=5), [Auto Infos](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/bmw-la-rentabilite-automobile-menace-de-basculer-dans-le-rouge-en-2026.294274), [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/bmw-recorta-previsiones-perdidas-2026-20261104-42669.html))
- BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs in Germany, with severance payments that may exceed 650,000 euros. (3 independent sources: [ad-hoc-news.de](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxNQkNib2dnQng4QWhnbDg2NWtWcDhuLUZ3b0tSb05Wc3NvSW4ycEhJSExQR3k3cW14NEpSSmE1V0pIM3VlMVA2OUNRbGEwVFFrUHI5RWpnczlZQTJ5cF9oU19vZVNRYXdXMUhUenZxRC1HN0pHZVNMaVVVQTJNa1FFSHhidmRIMktGaG5UUE1ZdlZMdUJHV0lRdnRmY3JhUktoazdyV2NVSGJIX1ZaZ3pZTllSN1BjUWd3YWhr?oc=5), [SZ.de](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxPZnB0YXBSMk9Pd2c4a0Z5RlFlWGxsUDlBZWM0Sm51MlgwZ3Judm05ak9RQ0pfQ0N3azFFRTR0SjRBMk1PbmdYYjVZQ1gwNjZuVGpOclZFanNhY3RkdmlzbWxyN2p0SkpIMGU4VDFwLXRBMDFDZWRDUG1JcHAyTzRiazNQZ3VvWkZWWU9jSF9MbnZmYUdoYS1VYlNTNXAyU0xnTXlQOWRGQnV0Z2dWdldr?oc=5), [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/bmw-profits-fall-as-8000-job-cuts-and-china-slump-force-another-downgrade/328669))
- The layoffs in China provide for an N+5 severance package. (2 independent sources: [DoNews](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTFBkSmtRdC1DWndsTmJvYnYxUVp5cjdMMUxyN1FXSkJaWFd2dVhsMk1Mdk1HSldsVXM5VUlyTUVnclpBSzdhV0FLWlNnaTlUWWxfTkVBSkFPTEktTkV2MlE?oc=5), [Motor1.com](https://www.motor1.com/news/814323/bmw-china-reportedly-cutting-1/))

**Single source so far**

- BMW anticipates a charge of several billion euros related to severance payments and the discontinuation of older electric models. (according to [SZ.de](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxPZnB0YXBSMk9Pd2c4a0Z5RlFlWGxsUDlBZWM0Sm51MlgwZ3Judm05ak9RQ0pfQ0N3azFFRTR0SjRBMk1PbmdYYjVZQ1gwNjZuVGpOclZFanNhY3RkdmlzbWxyN2p0SkpIMGU4VDFwLXRBMDFDZWRDUG1JcHAyTzRiazNQZ3VvWkZWWU9jSF9MbnZmYUdoYS1VYlNTNXAyU0xnTXlQOWRGQnV0Z2dWdldr?oc=5))
- In the first nine months of 2026, BMW's profit fell 24.4% and its revenue stood at 92.7 billion euros. (according to [Il Giorno](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE0tTjYyN2F3UFpSd2pmMHJJVU5iMG0xMmNHUDFUdEppZWpuUUVkREtmaEc0QkUyaW1NVWJhdlBPeUw0ZTZxWFZWT2ROUzhYMEtrRHIwc2ZqMlVZTkJfeGdQa1F3OVNFWDhZZHlxM1k1T1NURy1VbGRzR0NuMGM?oc=5))
- In the third quarter, revenue of BMW's automotive division amounted to 26.67 billion euros. (according to [观点网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5URktzSzU0eDRsVy1BR0l5WDVIOENkS3IwOFQxX3ZEUnAtSjNpUjBEMGNjazZ1a2tWVFBmTS11RkxLcWVmYVNmUkJ6VnU0SS1MbjlyTTNVY0JkcEg2aDZ4MGZR?oc=5))
- BMW expects a slight increase in the share of 100% electric vehicles in its automotive business and a moderate decline in deliveries for the year. (according to [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiS0FVX3lxTE9yR1E2QVNJYk53alY4NUpFelNYSDN4bXZzTU9iOXBLOFZfTUtITzRVYjY4OXo4cjlfUklrX2FGelN0djFXejlHa0pIaw?oc=5))

**Updates**

- 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.
- 4 November 2026 at 02:47: Automotive EBIT margin forecast lowered from 1%–3% to -0.5%–0.5%.

**Checked on the web**

_Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._

- Not confirmed at this stage: BMW published a November 3 update to its 2026 forecasts, lowering them for the second time since June. ([apps.eurofound.europa.eu](https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300825) (official), [newsroom.bmwgroup.com](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/bmw-group-adjusts-guidance-for-2026) (official), [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/bmw-cut-several-thousand-jobs-under-voluntary-redundancy-programme-2026-07-29), [bnnbloomberg.ca](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/09/30/bmw-targets-margin-recovery-with-cuts-and-local-production/), [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-29/bmw-offers-buyouts-to-thousands-of-german-workers-to-cut-costs))
- Not confirmed at this stage: BMW expects an automotive EBIT margin of -0.5% to 0.5% for 2026, compared with 1% to 3% previously. ([newsroom.bmwgroup.com](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/bmw-group-adjusts-guidance-for-2026) (official), [apps.eurofound.europa.eu](https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300825) (official), [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/bmw-cut-several-thousand-jobs-under-voluntary-redundancy-programme-2026-07-29), [bnnbloomberg.ca](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/09/30/bmw-targets-margin-recovery-with-cuts-and-local-production/), [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-29/bmw-offers-buyouts-to-thousands-of-german-workers-to-cut-costs))
- Not confirmed at this stage: BMW anticipates a charge of several billion euros related to severance payments and the discontinuation of older electric models. ([apps.eurofound.europa.eu](https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300825) (official), [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/bmw-cut-several-thousand-jobs-under-voluntary-redundancy-programme-2026-07-29), [bnnbloomberg.ca](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/09/30/bmw-targets-margin-recovery-with-cuts-and-local-production/), [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-29/bmw-offers-buyouts-to-thousands-of-german-workers-to-cut-costs), [bnnbloomberg.ca](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/09/30/bmw-bets-on-cuts-new-models-and-ai-to-revive-its-fortunes))

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Key terms**

- **Severance payments**: Amount paid to a former employee as compensation following a 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))
- **Electric vehicle**: A means of transport whose propulsion is provided exclusively by one or more electric motors, drawing energy from onboard resources such as an electric battery or an external source. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A9hicule_%C3%A9lectrique))

## Sources by country and language

- Germany: 23 articles, 14 outlets
- China: 17 articles, 12 outlets
- France: 9 articles, 9 outlets
- United States: 5 articles, 4 outlets
- United Kingdom: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- Switzerland: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Spain: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Italy: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Netherlands: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Türkiye: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- South Korea: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Luxembourg: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: German (19), English (18), Chinese (14), French (10), Italian (3), Spanish (2), Dutch (2), Korean (1)

## Timeline (8 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.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 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.

9 sources, 9 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.

11 sources, 34 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.

1 sources, 2 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.

9 sources, 14 articles · Munich — 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.

3 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne

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Cite as: Mecapress, “BMW cuts jobs and lowers forecasts after 24.4% profit drop”, https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-cuts-jobs-and-lowers-forecasts-after-24-4-profit-drop
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