Ferrari profits, sales race ahead in 2018
Posted January 31, 2019 6:51 am.
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MILAN — Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari says profits last year rose 46 per cent, driven by a surge in V12 sales and vehicle personalization.
Ferrari on Thursday reported 2018 net profit of 787 million euros ($904 million), up from 537 million euros the previous year. Shipments rose 10 per cent to 9,251 vehicles, while net revenues were flat at 3.4 billion euros.
Ferrari set a forecast for 3-per cent revenue growth to over 3.5 billion euros. It did not provide a shipment forecast.
Sales of 12-cylinder models surged 20 per cent, led by the 812 Superfast, while sales of 8-cylinder models rose 8 per cent. Sales rose across the globe, with double-digit increases posted in Europe and greater China.
The carmaker said fourth-quarter profits rose 40 per cent to 191 million euros.
The Associated Press
