# CATL profit growth slows as fears mount over EV headwinds

https://mins.news/en/item/107871

- South China Morning Post, 2026-10-20 12:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3371545/chinese-battery-giant-catl-hit-profit-slowdown-ev-headwind-fears-grow

> Chinese battery maker CATL reported an unexpected slowdown in third-quarter net profit growth. Analysts warned that weaker demand from China’s electric-car industry next year could weigh on the company. Its July–September net profit was 21.25 billion yuan (US$3.18 billion), up 14.54% year on year, according to a Tuesday exchange filing.

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