Porsche AG has disclosed that the third quarter of 2025 resulted in an operating loss of approximately €966 million, compared with a profit of €974 million in the same quarter of 2024. This sharp reversal comes amid a major strategic realignment of its product portfolio and electrification roadmap.
For the first nine months of 2025 (Q1–Q3), Porsche reported:
- Sales revenue of €26.86 billion, down 6.0 % from €28.56 billion a year ago.
- Deliveries to customers of 212,509 vehicles, down 6.0 % from 226,026.
- Operating profit of €40 million, compared with €4,035 million in the same period last year.
- Operating return on sales of 0.2 %, versus 14.1 % in the prior year.
- Automotive net cash flow of €1.34 billion, up from €1.24 billion, with the net cash-flow margin rising to 5.6 % from 4.8 %.
Breakdown and implications of Q3 results
The Q3 operating loss of about €966 million marks one of Porsche’s most difficult quarters in recent memory. The company attributed the loss primarily to around €2.7 billion in extraordinary charges tied to its product-portfolio realignment and battery-related activities. Additional costs stemmed from U.S. import tariffs and other market pressures.
Operational highlights
- Electrified vehicles made up 35.2 % of global deliveries (23.1 % fully electric, 12.1 % plug-in hybrids), and 56 % in Europe.
- The Macan was the standout performer, with 64,783 units delivered, up 18 %.
- North American deliveries grew by 5 % year on year, despite a generally weak luxury-car market.
- For full-year 2025, Porsche expects group sales revenue between €37 billion and €38 billion, with an operating return on sales between slightly positive and about 2 %. The automotive net cash-flow margin is projected at 3 % to 5 %.
Analysis and interpretation
The third-quarter loss of nearly €1 billion underscores the financial strain of Porsche’s transition. The company is deliberately absorbing short-term pain to reposition itself for the next generation of electric and hybrid models, investing heavily in battery technology and production capacity.
Despite the steep drop in operating profit (down 99 % year-on-year for the first nine months) and the Q3 loss, Porsche has improved its net cash flow and maintained a healthy liquidity position. This demonstrates that its underlying operations remain robust and that management continues to exercise financial discipline amid a costly transformation.
The increased share of electrified vehicles and continued demand for models like the Macan show that Porsche’s brand strength is intact even during restructuring. External factors—particularly higher tariffs, a slower Chinese luxury market, and rising costs—intensified the pressure on profits, but the company’s long-term trajectory remains focused on sustainable growth and margin recovery.
Conclusion
Porsche’s third-quarter operating loss of roughly €966 million highlights the heavy cost of its strategic overhaul in 2025. Yet, the company’s ability to sustain strong cash flow and stable deliveries indicates that it is weathering the transformation with operational resilience. 2025 stands as a transition year: a trough marked by extraordinary expenses but also by foundational investments in future technologies.
If Porsche successfully executes its strategic realignment and external headwinds ease, the groundwork laid this year could position the company for a strong recovery in profitability and competitiveness from 2026 onward.
Edited Porsche Factory Press Release
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