Porsche stated it was “one of many world’s most worthwhile vehicle producers” because it introduced outcomes for calendar 12 months 2021 during which each gross sales income and working revenue reached document ranges.
Gross sales had been EUR33.1 billion, EUR4.4 billion greater than within the earlier 12 months, or 15% 12 months on 12 months progress. Working revenue rose 27% to EUR5.3 billion whereas working return on gross sales rose from 14.6% to 16%.
“Our constructive enterprise result’s based mostly on brave, revolutionary and forward-looking selections,” stated chairman Oliver Blume. “Our business is experiencing what might be the best transformation in its historical past. We set a strategic course early on and are sturdy on the operational entrance.”
Finance chief Lutz Meschke added: “Our enterprise figures replicate the wonderful incomes energy of our firm. They reveal our value-creating progress and the robustness of our profitable enterprise mannequin even beneath troublesome circumstances such because the semiconductor scarcity.”
Internet money move grew to EUR3.7 billion final 12 months from EUR2.2 billion. “This indicator additionally offers spectacular proof: Porsche is excellently positioned,” stated Meschke.
“Porsche has additional elevated its effectivity and lowered the break-even level. This offers us the leeway to take a position sooner or later viability of our firm regardless of the tense financial scenario. We’re resolutely driving ahead investments in electrification, digitalisation and sustainability. I’m optimistic that Porsche will emerge from the present world crises stronger.”
The automaker stated the Ukraine disaster had affected its provide chains “which signifies that on-schedule manufacturing is not doable in some instances”.
In 2021, Porsche delivered 301,915 automobiles versus 272,162 in 2020). The bestselling fashions had been the Macan (88,362) and the Cayenne (83,071). Taycan deliveries greater than doubled to 41,296 items.
Final 12 months, nearly 40% of all Porsche fashions bought in Europe had been electrified.
“In 2025, half of all new gross sales are anticipated to come back from the sale of electrical automobiles,” stated Blume. “In 2030, the share of all new automobiles with all-electric drive ought to be greater than 80%.”
