BERLIN, March 12 (Xinhua) -- German carmaker BMW Group said on Thursday its net profit fell 3 percent in 2025 as the global auto industry faced pressure from U.S. tariffs and intensifying competition.
The company reported a net profit of 7.45 billion euros (8.34 billion U.S. dollars) for 2025, while revenue declined 6.3 percent year-on-year to 133.45 billion euros (153.47 billion dollars), according to its annual results.
Among Germany's three major premium carmakers, BMW recorded the smallest profit decline. Rivals Mercedes-Benz Group and Volkswagen Group both reported profit drops of roughly half over the same period.
Looking ahead, BMW said U.S. and European tariffs are expected to continue weighing on its business and could affect earnings before tax.
The company estimated that tariffs cost about 1.75 billion euros (2.01 billion dollars) last year, including duties on certain auto parts imported into the United States.
BMW also said tariff-related factors are expected to reduce the automotive segment's profit margin by about 1.25 percentage points in 2026, compared with 1.5 percentage points in 2025. ■