Gerlingen, Germany — April 16, 2026 German industrial giant Bosch has posted its first annual loss in 17 years, with adjusted profit before interest and taxes (EBIT) plummeting by 42% to 1.8 billion euros despite a slight revenue increase to 91 billion euros in 2025.
Financial Performance and Historical Context
The Stuttgart-based multinational, a cornerstone of Germany’s manufacturing sector, last recorded a loss in 2009 during the global financial crisis. This year’s downturn marks a significant reversal for the company, which had maintained profitability through previous economic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions.
Bosch’s revenue growth of 91 billion euros in 2025, up marginally from previous years, was overshadowed by the sharp decline in EBIT. The figures, corroborated by multiple sources, highlight mounting pressures on the company’s margins. Analysts point to rising operational costs and external economic headwinds as contributing factors, though Bosch has not yet detailed specific causes for the downturn.
Leadership and Regional Challenges
Stefan Hartung, Bosch’s CEO, and Markus Forschner, the company’s CFO, face renewed scrutiny as they navigate the financial setback. The loss comes amid broader struggles in Europe’s industrial sector, where companies are grappling with energy price volatility and geopolitical uncertainties.
Bosch’s household appliance subsidiary, BSH, has also faced challenges, though its specific impact on the parent company’s overall performance remains unclear. The company’s operations in the U.S. have been further complicated by trade tensions, including tariffs that have disrupted supply chains and increased costs.