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Investing.com -- BYD stock dropped 3.8% in China after Jefferies analysts downgraded their rating on the electric vehicle maker following second-quarter earnings that significantly missed analyst expectations, as intensifying domestic competition eroded margins.
The Chinese automaker posted a net profit of RMB6.4 billion for the quarter, representing a 30% decline YoY and falling well short of Jefferies and consensus estimates of over RMB10 billion. This surprising underperformance comes amid what analysts describe as lackluster sales momentum and structural headwinds.
Jefferies analysts noted: "Given 1H results and relentless domestic competition, we cut our 2025–2027 earnings forecasts."
The disappointing results suggest BYD is facing challenges maintaining its competitive advantage in China’s increasingly crowded EV market. According to Jefferies, the company’s previous growth drivers - scale, cost reductions, and technological leadership - appear to be losing effectiveness against mounting competition.
BYD, which surpassed Tesla as the world’s largest EV maker by sales volume last year, now faces pressure to regain momentum in a market where numerous domestic manufacturers are aggressively competing on price and features.
The earnings miss comes at a time when Chinese EV makers are not only battling for domestic market share but also expanding internationally, particularly in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
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