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BMW Group Q2 2025 (Q&A) earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 (Q&A) earnings summary31 Jul, 2025

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year guidance for group profitability and free cash flow is reaffirmed, with expectations of €5 billion free cash flow and a 5–7% EBIT margin, despite regional challenges and market volatility.

  • Sequential improvement in earnings and free cash flow is anticipated in H2, supported by lower CapEx, declining fixed costs, and favorable working capital seasonality in Q4.

  • Slight increase in deliveries expected for BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands, with BEV share to rise slightly.

  • Group profit before tax expected to remain in line with last year; Financial Services RoE forecasted at 13–16%.

  • Ongoing risks from tariffs, currency effects, and high competition in China; positive impact expected from new model launches and easing raw material markets.

Segment performance

  • European market momentum is robust, driven by replacement demand and a broad, attractive product portfolio across all segments, including premium and electric vehicles.

  • China volumes are under pressure due to dealer network restructuring and market dynamics, but healthy dealers continue to perform well; restructuring expected to complete by year-end with a 10% reduction in dealer points.

  • Rolls Royce continues to deliver strong results, with average revenue per car above €500,000 and bespoke orders exceeding 50%; Goodwood expansion underway to support high individualization demand.

  • Automotive H1 revenues were €58,654 million (down 6.9% y/y), with an EBIT margin of 6.2% and profit before tax of €3,517 million (down 34.0%).

  • Electrified vehicles (BEV and PHEV) accounted for 26.4% of deliveries, with BEV share rising to 18.3% in H1.

Key financial ratios and metrics

  • Auto EBIT for H1 stands at €3.6 billion, with total group profit at €5.7 billion, providing a solid base for full-year targets.

  • Free cash flow in Automotive segment: €2,345 million for H1, up 2.4% year-over-year.

  • Group EBT margin: 8.5% for H1 (down from 10.9%); Automotive EBIT margin: 6.2% for H1 (down from 8.6%).

  • Return on capital employed (ROCE) Automotive: 11.4% in 2024, expected 9–13% in 2025.

  • CapEx is lower year-over-year and expected to remain below last year's level for the full year.

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The Bavarian Motor Works

The Bayerische Motoren Werke, better known as BMW, is one of the most renowned automobile and motorcycle manufacturers globally. Founded in 1916, BMW is headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company has garnered a reputation for producing well-built premium cars and motorcycles, and its badge is one of the most respected in the automotive industry. Besides producing their BMW cars, the company also owns MINI and Rolls Royce.

Over 100 Years of Manufacturing

BMW's journey began during the First World War, during which the company produced aircraft engines. It wasn't until 1923 that BMW shifted gears, quite literally, to start producing motorcycles. The company subsequently began manufacturing automobiles in 1928 and one of the of BMW's automotive history was the introduction of the BMW 328 sports car in the late 1930s. It showcased BMW's commitment to design and performance, a commitment that is still evident in their vehicles today. The company's iconic blue and white logo, a symbol of a spinning propeller, pays homage to its aeronautical origins.

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