- Company results impacted, among other things, by sales mix, EU tariffs on the CUPRA Tavascan and product costs
- SEAT S.A. remains focused on margin quality, revenue management and strict cost control programmes while maximising its recently expanded model lineup
- CUPRA reaches the milestone of one million vehicles produced and sets a new record with 245,300 cars delivered in the first nine months of 2025 (+37%)
- Deliveries of electrified models grew 79% year-on-year, including an 84% increase in BEV deliveries
- Upcoming launches from both SEAT and CUPRA brands will drive future growth
Martorell, 31/10/2025. SEAT S.A. continues to navigate a complex landscape in 2025, as reflected in the company’s financial results for the period between January and September. Despite higher sales revenue, the company’s operating profit declined compared with the same period in 2024, mainly due to the sales mix; EU tariffs on the CUPRA Tavascan, manufactured in China; and product costs.
“The results for the first nine months of 2025 reflect the headwinds we’ve faced throughout the year,” said Markus Haupt, CEO of SEAT and CUPRA. “We are operating in a complicated and dynamic market, but we remain fully committed to our strategy, with a clear focus on electrification, CUPRA’s globalisation, and a sustainable business model built around both our brands. We also remain actively engaged in constructive dialogue with the European Commission to address the tariffs on the CUPRA Tavascan”.
The company’s revenue was up 6.9% year-on-year to €11.2 billion (Jan–Sep 2024: €10.5 billion), primarily driven by a 30.5% increase in CUPRA model volumes, led by the CUPRA Terramar and CUPRA Tavascan. Operating profit reached €16 million, and return on sales stood at 0.1%, reflecting temporary challenges that are being actively managed by the company.
“The external environment remains competitive, but we continue to focus on margin quality, particularly for our electrified vehicles. said Patrik Andreas Mayer, Executive Vice-President for Finance and IT at SEAT S.A. Through revenue management, strict cost-control programmes and the optimisation of our recently expanded model line-up, we are navigating these conditions with discipline and determination.”
SEAT S.A. deliveries show resilience
SEAT S.A’s deliveries maintained their momentum during the first nine months of the year, increasing 4.1% to 439,500 vehicles (Jan-Sep 2024: 422,100) despite production being adjusted to prepare one of the lines at the company’s Martorell plant for the upcoming Electric Urban Car family, including the CUPRA Raval.
“The positive sales figures show that we are on the right track,” said Markus Haupt, CEO of SEAT and CUPRA. “With our two strong brands, SEAT and CUPRA, we continue to offer the best of both worlds to our customers. With the upcoming launches of the new SEAT Ibiza, SEAT Arona, and the CUPRA Raval in early 2026, we are ready to strengthen our market position and drive future growth.”
The company once again demonstrated the strength of its commitment to electrification as deliveries of its PHEV and BEV models rose by 79.4% compared with the same period last year. 100% electric deliveries grew 84.0%, with the CUPRA Tavascan and CUPRA Born accounting for 23% of the brand’s sales.
CUPRA million milestone
CUPRA is continuing its impressive growth journey and broke another record by delivering an all-time high of 245,300 vehicles in the first three quarters of 2025, a 37.0% increase compared with the same period for last year. CUPRA also recently reached the one millionth car produced – a CUPRA Formentor, the brand’s most iconic model which is produced at the company’s headquarters in Martorell.
Global market conditions for the last quarter of 2025 and into 2026 are expected to continue to be challenging, requiring a renewed focus on operational flexibility and agility. Nonetheless, SEAT S.A. remains committed to its strategic priorities and the strong delivery performance of CUPRA and its range of electrified vehicles underscores SEAT S.A.’s resilience.
Key January-September 2025 SEAT S.A. Figures
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January- September 2025 |
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Sales Revenue |
11.2 billion euros (+6.9%) |
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Operating Profit |
16 million euros (-96.2%) |
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Return on Sales |
0.1% (-3.8 pp) |
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SEAT S.A. deliveries |
439,500 (+4.1%) |
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CUPRA deliveries |
245,300 (+37.0%) |
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SEAT brand deliveries |
194,200 (-20.1%) |
Change needs drivers and SEAT S.A. is steering the future of mobility. As the only company in Spain that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets cars, SEAT S.A. is a cornerstone of the nation’s automotive industry and the driving force behind its electrification.
As the company undertakes the biggest transformation in its 75-year history, SEAT S.A. is turning Spain into a European hub for electric vehicles. Through the Future: Fast Forward project, and in collaboration with the Volkswagen Group, PowerCo, and other partners, the company has invested €10 billion into the country’s electrification. The company is also leading the Electric Urban Car project for the Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core and will begin producing 100% electric vehicles, including the CUPRA Raval, at its Martorell plant from 2026.
A member of the Volkswagen Group, SEAT S.A. sells vehicles under the SEAT and CUPRA brands including the iconic SEAT Ibiza and the company’s bestselling model, the CUPRA Formentor. With 14,000 professionals and three production centres in Martorell, El Prat de Llobregat, and Barcelona, the company exports over 80% of its vehicles to more than 70 countries.