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In the third quarter of 2025, German automaker BMW increased its net profit to EUR 1.7 billion, or 256% year-on-year. Earnings per share increased by 328% to €2.74, it says in the company's financial report published on November 5.

In July-September, deliveries of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce cars increased by 8.7% to 588,140 units, and motorcycles by 5.7% to 53,247 units.

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"In the third quarter, we once again proved the reliability and sustainability of our business model," said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

According to him, the company retains strong structural advantages due to its broad product and technology portfolio, global reach and high ability to innovate.

The main drivers of growth, Zipse added, were BMW M sports models and electrified cars.

The group's earnings before interest and taxes were in line with forecasts at €2.3 billion, while revenue was slightly below expectations at €32.3 billion.

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After lowering its full-year forecast last month due to high tariffs and slow growth in China, BMW said it still expects passenger car margins in the range of 5% to 6%, down from 6.3% in 2024.

According to the company, the duties reduced BMW's car sales margin by about 1.75 percentage points in the third quarter.

As one of the largest exporters of cars from the United States, thanks to its plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW is in a better position to fight the president's trade war Donald Trump than brands that do not have production facilities in the United States, notes Reuters.

However, the company will also be affected by EU duties that will hit its Chinese Mini electric car.