Porsche and VW Lower Forecasts Due to Pullback From EVs (2)

Porsche AG and its parent Volkswagen AG cut their outlook for the year, citing the sports-car maker taking a €1.8 billion ($2.2 billion) hit to operating profit linked to pushing back the introduction of new electric vehicles.

Porsche now forecasts an operating return on sales of no more than 2%, down from a previous range of 5% to 7%, for 2025. It’s the fourth time the 911 maker has lowered guidance this year. The American depositary receipts fell 6.4%.

The company announced a number of delays to its EV plans. Among them, a new range of sport utility vehicles ...