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Porsche Cuts Jobs, Maintains Dividend Amid Profit Decline

3/13/2025

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Porsche will uphold its 2024 dividend despite a 30.4% decline in earnings per share, attributed to rising costs and weak demand in China.
The medium-term margin target has been adjusted from 17-19% to 15-17%.
To enhance profitability, Porsche intends to reduce its workforce by 2,000 employees following a 28% sales decrease in China.
The company encounters challenges akin to parent Volkswagen, which anticipates flat margins for 2025.

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Story summary

Porsche will uphold its 2024 dividend despite a 30.4% decline in earnings per share, attributed to rising costs and weak demand in China.
The medium-term margin target has been adjusted from 17-19% to 15-17%.
To enhance profitability, Porsche intends to reduce its workforce by 2,000 employees following a 28% sales decrease in China.
The company encounters challenges akin to parent Volkswagen, which anticipates flat margins for 2025.