Volkswagen Reports 53% Drop in Operating Profit for 2025 Amid US Tariffs and China Competition

Volkswagen reported a 53% drop in 2025 operating profit to €8.9 billion, citing US tariffs, currency effects, and competition in China. The company's full-year revenue remained steady at €322 billion, and its outlook for sales growth in 2026 is modest, with revenue expected to develop in a range of 0% to 3%. The operating margin is expected to be between 4% and 5.5% in 2026, after coming in at 2.8% in 2025.