Volkswagen cuts full-year operating margin forecast, shares to react Monday

Volkswagen lowered its full-year operating margin guidance in a press release issued just before Friday's market close, signaling weaker-than-expected profitability. The timing suggests management sought to limit immediate market reaction, but the revision points to ongoing cost pressures and demand softness in key markets. This is a negative signal for European auto sector sentiment and could weigh on related equities and supply-chain names.