Aston Martin Q2 loss beats forecasts as sales surge and new financing secured

Aston Martin Lagonda reported a Q2 adjusted operating loss of £52 million, ahead of analysts’ £45 million expectation but lower than the £57 million loss a year earlier. Revenue rose 62 % to £358.2 million and gross profit jumped 93 % to £118.6 million, pushing the gross margin from 27.8 % to 33.1 %. Wholesale vehicle deliveries increased 43 % to 1,392 units, with sport‑grand‑tourer sales up 35 % and SUV sales up 23 %.

The company delivered more than 220 Valhalla plug‑in hybrid supercars in the first half, with total special‑order deliveries reaching 225. To strengthen liquidity, Aston Martin secured a £550 million financing package in July, led by HPS Investment Partners, comprising a senior secured loan and an additional credit line. Net debt stood at £1.54 billion at the end of June.

CEO Adrian Hallmark reiterated confidence that the 2025‑2026 recovery plan remains on track, expecting a stronger second‑half driven by U.S. demand despite ongoing tariff pressures, weak Chinese demand and broader liquidity constraints. The company retained its year‑end targets for vehicle sales and operating margin.