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Bosch Delays Margin Target, Cuts 13,000 Jobs Amid Challenges

1/31/2026

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Robert Bosch GmbH expects a difficult 2026 and delays its 7% margin target to 2027 due to cost pressures.
It will cut 13,000 more jobs, bringing total to 18,500 to sustain competitiveness amid tariffs and price declines.
In 2025, revenue rose 0.8% to €91 billion, while margin fell to 1.9%.
Stefan Hartung, CEO of Robert Bosch GmbH, says the automotive market remains competitive amid a slowdown and a chip shortage.

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Story summary

Robert Bosch GmbH expects a difficult 2026 and delays its 7% margin target to 2027 due to cost pressures.
It will cut 13,000 more jobs, bringing total to 18,500 to sustain competitiveness amid tariffs and price declines.
In 2025, revenue rose 0.8% to €91 billion, while margin fell to 1.9%.
Stefan Hartung, CEO of Robert Bosch GmbH, says the automotive market remains competitive amid a slowdown and a chip shortage.