Profitul net al Volkswagen a scăzut cu aproape o treime

Volkswagen reported a nearly one-third drop in net profit for Q2 due to exceptional costs and declining sales in China, facing strong local competition. Net profit was €1.54 billion, with operational profit down 9.5%. A production halt of the electric ID.4 SUV in the U.S. caused a €500 million loss. CEO Oliver Blume noted the challenging environment for the auto industry, prompting a revised revenue forecast for 2026, now estimated between -3% and 0%. Despite this, the operational margin target remains at 4% to 5.5%. Sales in China fell 31.6%, while U.S. deliveries dropped 7.4%. Volkswagen aims for recovery in Europe, where electric vehicle orders have doubled compared to last year.