Porsche Increases US Inventory Before Tariffs, According to Analyst Report
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Porsche executives informed analysts and investors in a call that the luxury car manufacturer has sent extra inventory to the United States in anticipation of tariffs. Despite this, prices for orders placed in March will remain unchanged. The company is forecasting an operating margin lower than the 10-12% annual target due to the potential impact of 25% tariffs on U.S. auto imports. Porsche did not disclose a clear long-term plan regarding tariff management. The German automaker did not comment on this issue when approached and held the investor call ahead of the annual results announcement scheduled for April 29. Porsche and Volkswagen's Audi, both brands without U.S. production sites, are considering raising prices to offset tariff risks. Audi is storing cars at U.S. ports, while Mercedes-Benz had boosted its inventory levels in the U.S. before the implementation of tariffs.

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