Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC (LSE:AML) continued in reverse gear and investors gave a big thumbs down to the latest update from the luxury car maker.
Shares shed 7% to 137p marking a 65% fall in little more than nine months as worries over its cash position, electric vehicles and strategy overall have resurfaced.
Revenues in the three months to end March 2024 dropped by 10% to £268 million with losses rising to £139 million (£74 million) even with an improvement in gross margin.
Bright spots included personalised customised cars, which have the benefit of money being paid upfront.
Longer term, analysts said the car maker's fortunes rest in the success of the hybrid models and despite the heritage brand strength the outlook remains unclear.
Mark Crouch, at broker eToro says: “Fine margins separate sports cars on the track, yet as businesses, Aston Martin and their rivals are miles apart. Ferrari shares have recently hit new highs while Aston's seem stuck in reverse falling over 40% in 2024.
“Mounting losses and inefficiencies are an all-too-common occurrence for the company, taking the shine off highly anticipated releases of the new Vantage, DBX and upcoming V12 model.”
Shares fell 11p to 137p.