Is Porsche AG profitable in 2025?

Barely. Porsche AG's FY2025 operating profit collapsed 92.7% to 413 million euros from 5.64 billion euros in 2024, with return on sales falling to 1.1% from 14.1%, driven by about 3.9 billion euros of extraordinary and battery-related charges, per its March 10, 2026 results.

Is Porsche AG cutting jobs?

Yes. Porsche AG's headcount fell from 42,615 at end of 2024 to 41,780 at end of 2025, and in July 2026 its supervisory board approved 5,000 to 6,000 additional cuts through 2035, bringing the cumulative total toward roughly 8,900 to 9,000 jobs, about a fifth of the workforce.

Volkswagen AG holds 75% minus one ordinary share of Porsche AG, making it the controlling shareholder, while Porsche Automobil Holding SE holds 25% plus one voting share, a structure set at the September 29, 2022 IPO that priced shares at 82.50 euros.

Could AI replace Porsche AG's core business?

No. Porsche's value comes from its 911 heritage, motorsport pedigree, and dealer network of over 900 locations in 120-plus countries. AI is used internally for engineering simulation and a 2026 Taycan voice assistant, but it does not touch the physical, hand-engineered product itself.

Who is Porsche AG's biggest competitor threat right now?

Chinese premium EV makers like Xiaomi's SU7, NIO, and BYD's Yangwang are visibly taking share in China, where Porsche's deliveries fell roughly 26 to 28% for two consecutive years through 2025, a bigger near-term threat than traditional rivals Ferrari or Bentley.

Did Porsche AG abandon its EV strategy?

Largely, yes. In September 2025 Porsche AG said it would keep combustion and plug-in hybrid Panamera and Cayenne variants "well into the 2030s" and delayed its new EV platform, formally dropping its 2022 target of over 80% EV sales by 2030 after 2025 BEV share reached only 22.2%.

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German maker of the 911 and other sports cars, majority owned by Volkswagen Group.

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The call

Porsche's name still sells cars, but China losses and a botched EV pivot have wiped out the profit that name used to guarantee.

Porsche makes high-end sports cars famous for the 911 model and racing heritage that took decades to build. The company is struggling right now: profits dropped 93%, factories are cutting jobs, and Chinese rivals like Xiaomi and BYD are stealing customers in their biggest market. The question is whether the new CEO can fix costs, get profits back on track, and stop losing ground to these Chinese companies, with the next big clue coming from sales and earnings reports in mid-2026.

Why

AI pressure: None apparent. AI barely touches Porsche's core product; buyers pay for a driving feel and a badge, not software smarts. Could AI do the core job? Unlikely.

Bigger players: Chinese premium EV makers (Xiaomi SU7, NIO, BYD Yangwang). China deliveries fell roughly 26 to 28 percent for two straight years as local EV brands pull wealthy buyers away. Could a giant copy it? No, they are blocked.

What protects it. The 911's racing pedigree and decades of engineering identity make the brand hard to copy, even while profits collapse.

What would change this call

Porsche's H1 2026 half-year report (due July 29, 2026) shows return on sales versus 5.5-7.5% guidance. Whether margin recovery is on track or the turnaround is stalling.
Quarterly China delivery figures over the next 2-3 quarters. Whether Chinese EV rivals keep eroding Porsche's largest historical market.
Market reception to new gas/PHEV Cayenne, Macan, and K1 models after the EV strategy reversal. Whether retreating from all-EV plans wins back lost demand or repeats the misjudgment.

Key numbers

FY2025 revenue fell to 36.27bn euros from 40.08bn (2026-03-11)
FY2025 operating profit collapsed to 413m euros from 5.64bn (2026-03-10)
H1 2026 deliveries down 16% year on year to 122,306 units (2026-09-07)

Named risks

China deliveries down 26-28% for two straight years with no confirmed stabilization. Severity: high
Up to 9,000 job cuts through 2035 amid ongoing restructuring costs. Severity: high
EV strategy reversal (ICE/PHEV extension) requires flawless execution without further extraordinary charges. Severity: medium
US tariffs and Middle East geopolitical exposure flagged as swing factors in FY2026 guidance. Severity: medium
New CEO Michael Leiters' turnaround plan unproven as of early 2026. Severity: medium

Rivals, as read in July 2026

Rival	Direction	Evidence
Xiaomi (SU7)	losing to	China deliveries down about 26-28% for two consecutive years through 2025
NIO	losing to	Contributing to Porsche China share erosion, 2025
BYD (Yangwang)	losing to	Premium EV competition in China market, 2025-2026
Ferrari	contesting	Ferrari delivered 13,640 units in 2025 versus Porsche's 279,449 total, different volume tier
Volkswagen Group (parent)	contesting	VW Group weighs its own up to 100,000 group-wide job cuts, reported 2026-07-23

Questions people ask

Is Porsche AG profitable in 2025?: Barely. Porsche AG's FY2025 operating profit collapsed 92.7% to 413 million euros from 5.64 billion euros in 2024, with return on sales falling to 1.1% from 14.1%, driven by about 3.9 billion euros of extraordinary and battery-related charges, per its March 10, 2026 results.
Is Porsche AG cutting jobs?: Yes. Porsche AG's headcount fell from 42,615 at end of 2024 to 41,780 at end of 2025, and in July 2026 its supervisory board approved 5,000 to 6,000 additional cuts through 2035, bringing the cumulative total toward roughly 8,900 to 9,000 jobs, about a fifth of the workforce.
Who owns Porsche AG?: Volkswagen AG holds 75% minus one ordinary share of Porsche AG, making it the controlling shareholder, while Porsche Automobil Holding SE holds 25% plus one voting share, a structure set at the September 29, 2022 IPO that priced shares at 82.50 euros.
Could AI replace Porsche AG's core business?: No. Porsche's value comes from its 911 heritage, motorsport pedigree, and dealer network of over 900 locations in 120-plus countries. AI is used internally for engineering simulation and a 2026 Taycan voice assistant, but it does not touch the physical, hand-engineered product itself.
Who is Porsche AG's biggest competitor threat right now?: Chinese premium EV makers like Xiaomi's SU7, NIO, and BYD's Yangwang are visibly taking share in China, where Porsche's deliveries fell roughly 26 to 28% for two consecutive years through 2025, a bigger near-term threat than traditional rivals Ferrari or Bentley.
Did Porsche AG abandon its EV strategy?: Largely, yes. In September 2025 Porsche AG said it would keep combustion and plug-in hybrid Panamera and Cayenne variants "well into the 2030s" and delayed its new EV platform, formally dropping its 2022 target of over 80% EV sales by 2030 after 2025 BEV share reached only 22.2%.

Timeline

2026-09-07H1 2026 deliveries fall 16% year-on-year to 122,306 vehicles
2026-07-23Supervisory board approves 5,000 to 6,000 additional job cuts through 2035
2026-06-17New gas-powered Cayenne planned for 2028 to 2029 using VW Group PPC platform
2026-05-11Porsche cuts over 500 jobs, closes Cellforce Group, eBike Performance, Cetitec
2026-03-11FY2025 results: revenue down 9.5% to 36.27bn euros, profit down 92.7% to 413m euros
2026-01-01Michael Leiters becomes sole CEO of Porsche AG, replacing Oliver Blume
2025-09-19Porsche announces ICE and PHEV extension, delays new EV platform
2025-03-12Initial plan announced targeting about 3,900 job cuts via attrition and non-renewals
2022-09-29Porsche AG IPO on Frankfurt exchange at 82.50 euros per preferred share

Revision history

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