FSE$BMWKY
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
BMW reported a significant decline in Q4 2024 earnings, with revenue and net profit falling sharply due to weaker sales and margin compression.
BMW's Q4 2024 earnings showed a steep decline in revenues and profits compared to the previous year. The company faced headwinds from the Chinese market, supply chain challenges, and increased costs. Despite these challenges, BMW remains committed to future growth with its NEUE KLASSE lineup and investments in electrification.
- Q4 revenue fell to €36,416 million, down 15.2% year-over-year.
- Net income dropped to €1,546 million, reflecting a 40.9% decline.
- EPS decreased to €2.41 from €3.77 in Q4 2023.
- EBIT declined by 57.3% to €1,882 million, impacted by higher costs and lower sales.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
BMW · Revenue · Quarterly
€37.8B
Revenue by segment
BMW · €46.4B total across 3 segments · Q4 2024
- Automotive€35.4B-5.1%76.2%
- Financial Services€10.4B+8.9%22.3%
- Motorcycles€683M+6.2%1.5%
Forward guidance
BMW expects a moderate recovery in sales for 2025, driven by new product launches and cost reductions, but macroeconomic risks and high interest rates remain concerns.
Tailwinds
- New BMW iX3 launch expected to drive sales in the NEUE KLASSE lineup.
- Continued investment in electrification and future mobility solutions.
- Operational efficiency improvements expected to boost margins.
- European market remains a key area of growth.
- Stable financial services segment contributing to overall stability.
Headwinds
- Weak demand in China continues to be a major challenge.
- Higher tariffs impacting profitability in key markets.
- Supply chain disruptions pose continued risks.
- Elevated R&D and capital expenditures reducing near-term profitability.
- Potential currency fluctuations adding uncertainty to financial results.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.4%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
34 / 60 earnings
Positive
+4.7%
Q1 2011
Best reaction
-8.6%
Q3 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2024 | -0.2% | +1.7% | -13.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.8% | -2.4% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.2% | +0.8% | -1.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.6% | +5.6% | -5.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.2% | -1.3% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.1% | -1.8% | -8.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.9% | +0.9% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.4% | -1.7% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.4% | +5.2% | +11.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.9% | +4.3% | +16.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.1% | -4.2% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.3% | -5.2% | -9.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.3% | +7.0% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.0% | -0.6% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.7% | -1.7% | -8.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.3% | +3.7% | -3.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.4% | -1.3% | -3.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.5% | +4.3% | -5.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.7% | +1.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.1% | -5.6% | +15.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.9% | +1.0% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.8% | -1.1% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.8% | +2.1% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.9% | +4.2% | +10.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.9% | +1.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.9% | -0.8% | -3.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.0% | +4.4% | +7.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.9% | -0.4% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.0% | +2.7% | +10.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.1% | +2.5% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.5% | -2.1% | -3.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.1% | -3.3% | +4.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.1% | +2.6% | -0.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.2% | +7.1% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.9% | -1.8% | +17.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -8.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +4.1% | — | — |
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