BYD expects sharp drop in first-quarter net profit amid weaker sales

11 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27

Analysts forecast BYD's Q1 net profit at 3.45 billion yuan, down from 9.15 billion yuan last year, with revenue likely falling 24% to 129.09 billion yuan.
Net profit per car is estimated to have dropped to 3,000–4,000 yuan, pressured by lower economies of scale and cost inflation, though overseas sales and new models offer partial relief.
Investors are watching for margin recovery as BYD ramps up deliveries of flash-charging EVs and expands overseas, following an 11% share price rise in Hong Kong during the first quarter.

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