BMW, a German automaker, increased its earnings prediction for 2023 on Tuesday as a result of robust orders and increased availability of its premium models.

Pre-tax profit margin (EBIT), which the group had predicted to be between 8 and 10 percent, is now forecast to be between 9 and 10.5 percent.

After initially just projecting “slight growth,” it went on to predict “solid growth” for car deliveries.

This is based on the order bank’s continued strength and the anticipated expansion in the accessibility of its premium automobiles, it said.

However, the business issued a warning that it was preparing for “higher expenses for suppliers” as a result of inflation.

It also stated that persistent supply problems will “continue to be a headwind”.

On Thursday, BMW will release its comprehensive 2023 first-half financial figures.