The German automotive giant Volkswagen announced on Wednesday that it has exceeded profit expectations for the year 2023, propelled by an
Volkswagen reported a substantial rise in net profit of 13.1 percent, reaching
Analysts surveyed by financial data firm FactSet had predicted profits to be around
The company delivered a total of 9.2 million vehicles to customers in 2023, a 12 percent improvement from the previous year. This marked the first increase in deliveries after three consecutive years of decline, which were caused by supply chain issues and shortages of key components.
Volkswagen's units experienced a growth of 20 percent in Europe and 18 percent in North America. However, in China, sales only increased by
The company has been lagging behind its domestic competitors in China and has lost its position as the best-selling automotive brand to BYD. In response, Volkswagen has identified China and the United States as key markets for future growth and is aiming to improve profit margins.
Despite positive performance, Volkswagen expects a modest increase of up to three percent in vehicle deliveries for the year 2024, citing tough competition in the international market and potential supply chain disruptions. The company also highlighted potential economic challenges such as high inflation and geopolitical tensions.
In 2023, Volkswagen sold
The company has invested a significant amount of resources in producing more electric vehicles, but low demand and a weak global economy have hindered this transition. As a result, Volkswagen announced plans to reduce its workforce and implement a
Currently, the company's profit margins are below its long-term target of