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VOLVO CAR GROUP
INTERIM REPORT FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025
VOLVO CAR GROUP
OC TOBER- DECEMBER 2025 FULL YEAR 2025
Retail sales decreased by -3% to 195.7 (202.5) thousand cars.
Revenue amounted to SEK 94.4 (112.1) bn. The decrease was primarily explained by sales mix and pricing, lower wholesale volumes as well as unfavourable foreign exchange rate effects due to a stronger SEK compared to last year.
EBIT was SEK 1.9 (3.9) bn and the decrease was mainly a consequence of sales mix and pricing.
EBIT margin was 2.0 (3.4)%.
Basic earnings per share was SEK 0.43 (0.84).
Operating and investing cash flow was SEK 8.8 (13.6) bn, impacted by proceeds from the divestment of shares in Lynk & Co.
On 6 November Volvo Cars outlined its strategy going forward. This was presented at an event for investors in Stockholm.
On an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 8 December, Pieter Nota and Caroline Grégoire-Sainte-Marie were elected as new board members.
Retail sales decreased by -7% to 710.0 (763.4) thousand cars.
Revenue amounted to SEK 357.3 (400.2) bn, primarily explained by lower wholesale volumes and unfavourable sales mix and pricing, partially offset by increased used car sales.
Operating income (EBIT) was SEK 0.3 (22.3) bn, mainly impacted by items affecting comparability, a one-time non-cash impairment charge of SEK 11.4 bn and restructuring cost of SEK 0.8 bn. Excluding these, the decrease was mainly explained by sales mix and pricing as well as lower wholesale volumes.
EBIT margin was 0.1 (5.6)%.
Basic earnings per share was SEK 0.06 (5.17).
Operating and investing cash flow was SEK 2.4 (1.1) bn, primarily driven by increased production and proceeds from the divestment of shares in Lynk & Co.
Volvo Cars met the 2025 ambition to reduce CO₂ emissions per car from the 2018 baseline, achieving a 30% overall reduction.
The Board of Directors proposes that no dividend should be paid out.
UPDATES AF TER THE PERIOD FORWARD LOOKING
On 7 January, Volvo Cars announced the appointment of Thomas Ingenlath as Chief Design Officer, effective
1 February 2026.
On 21 January, the new Volvo EX60 was released.
For 2026, Volvo Cars aims to come back to volume growth on a year-on-year basis for the full year and increase cash generation with full year free cash flow clearly better than what was achieved in 2025.
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3 Months 12 Months
SEK bn unless otherwise stated
Oct-Dec
2025
Oct-Dec
2024 ∆%
Full year 2025
Full year
2024 ∆%
Retail sales, k units1) | 195.7 | 202.5 | -3 | 710.0 | 763.4 | -7 |
Revenue | 94.4 | 112.1 | -16 | 357.3 | 400.2 | -11 |
Research and development expenses | -4.8 | -5.0 | -4 | -26.1 | -17.0 | 53 |
Operating income (EBIT)2) | 1.9 | 3.9 | -51 | 0.3 | 22.3 | -99 |
EBIT excl. share of income in JVs and associates2) | 1.7 | 6.3 | -73 | -0.4 | 27.0 | -101 |
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability2) | 1.8 | 5.6 | -68 | 12.5 | 24.0 | -48 |
Net income | -0.4 | 2.3 | -117 | -3.0 | 15.9 | -119 |
Basic earnings per share, SEK | 0.43 | 0.84 | -49 | 0.06 | 5.17 | -99 |
EBITDA2) | 7.8 | 10.6 | -26 | 35.7 | 45.0 | -21 |
Cash flow from operating activities | 15.9 | 26.3 | -40 | 34.6 | 47.4 | -27 |
Cash flow from investing activities | -7.1 | -12.7 | -45 | -32.2 | -46.2 | -30 |
Gross margin, %2) | 15.8 | 17.1 | -7 | 16.9 | 19.8 | -15 |
Gross margin excl. items affecting comparability, %2) | 15.9 | 17.1 | -7 | 18.0 | 19.8 | -9 |
EBIT margin, %2) | 2.0 | 3.4 | -42 | 0.1 | 5.6 | -98 |
EBIT margin excl. share of income in JVs and associates, %2) | 1.8 | 5.6 | -68 | -0.1 | 6.8 | -101 |
EBIT margin excl. items affecting comparability, %2) | 1.9 | 5.0 | -62 | 3.5 | 6.0 | -41 |
EBITDA margin, %2) | 8.3 | 9.5 | -12 | 10.0 | 11.3 | -11 |
Non-financial operating metric.
Non-IFRS measure (alternative performance measure), see Alternative performance measures on page 26.
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Turnaround plan on track, but challenging external environment
Dear shareholders,
When I returned to Volvo Cars as CEO in April 2025, it was during one of the most challenging years for both Volvo Cars and the industry. To address the many challenges, we reset our business by setting up a more efficient and leaner organisation, clarified our strategy and set a clear direction for the future.
"Our actions in 2025 have set us on a path to return to growth. We are confident of our long-term strategy and clear direction of travel."
I am pleased we ended the year with a positive full-year free cash flow of SEK 2.4 billion, despite a very challenging external environment. Our cash flow during the fourth quarter was particularly significant, reaching SEK 8.8 billion.
However, despite that, EBIT was still disappointing in Q4. When we published our Q3 report, we already signalled that we expected the market to remain challenging in the short term. That prediction came true in Q4, with external factors affecting our performance, such as EU-US import tariffs and the negative currency effect of a stronger Swedish krona.
On top of that, revenues were affected by weak demand putting pressure on pricing, and the removal of EV incentives in the US, which negatively impacted sales in the quarter.
There were positive developments as well: our fully electric sales grew in three consecutive months through December, our retail orders are growing, and we saw a solid performance in China thanks to encouraging demand for our XC70 long-range plug-in hybrid SUV. We increased our premium market share in the highly competitive China market in 2025.
Our SEK 18 billion cost and cash action plan was the largest in our history and very ambitious from the start. We needed to establish a new cost base, navigate the turbulent external environment and put the company back on a path to profitable growth.
I am pleased that we have successfully executed this plan already in 2025. We slimmed down our organisation and removed 3,000 positions, lowered indirect and variable costs, realised supply chain and other synergies through closer collaboration with Geely. We also improved our working capital levels and cut back on planned investments while safeguarding our future.
In 2026, we are continuing our efforts but setting our ambitions even higher with at least an additional SEK 5 billion in reduced indirect and variable costs. This will be on top of what we already achieved in 2025.
Last year, we also regionalised our operations and empowered our regions. We have now laid a solid foundation to bring us even closer to our customers in the Americas and China, by tailoring our products, technologies and commercial offers to their requirements.
At our Strategic Update we laid out our long-term financial and strategic direction, clearly describing how we will return to profitable growth. We are structurally building a company with the aim of achieving long-term EBIT margins of over 8 per cent, strong positive cash flows and growth through electrified products.
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EX60 reveal - a real milestone for Volvo Cars
In 2026, our focus will be on executing our strategy, starting with the EX60 electric SUV revealed two weeks ago. As the first model built on our all-new SPA3 platform and with new technologies such as mega casting, cell to body and our HuginCore core system, it marks our entry into the most important electric segment. This will significantly expand our addressable market and support further growth in electric market share.
The EX60 is a true game changer, combining class-leading range, fast charging and human-centric technology, and is the first Volvo to launch with Google Gemini integrated. This reflects our longstanding relationship with Google, and our status as a lead development partner.
With the EX60, we also begin to transform our commercial offer. We are simplifying the variant structure, giving customers transparency on price, the content they get in the car, and a more precise estimate on delivery. Once production ramps up we will also offer an immediate delivery option for certain variant combinations. This concept will start in Sweden and the UK, with more markets to follow.
All of this together truly marks a new beginning for our company, and one that we are very excited about. The initial customer response to the EX60 has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are encouraged by the strong order numbers so far.
Looking ahead
Our actions in 2025 have set us on a path to return to growth. This will be supported by additional actions to drive commercial and sales growth.
Deliveries of the all-new EX60 will ramp up during the second half. Another building block for our growth is the XC70, which will enter its first full year of production and
sales. The improved model year 2026 EX90 will reach more customers, and the EX30 will complete its first full year of production in Ghent. We will also continue to deepen our unique collaboration with Geely, helping us to reduce costs in our supply chain and deliver products to the market quicker.
But the year will remain a challenging one for the industry. The overall premium market is expected to shrink this year with pricing pressures from a competitive market, tariff effects, regulatory uncertainty and soft consumer sentiment.
In the first half of 2026 we will also have negative cash effects from a temporary inventory build-up of XC90 and XC60 cars in our Torslanda plant, to meet demand for these still very popular models and compensate for the start of production of the EX60.
Throughout 2026 we will further reduce variable and indirect costs, and we aim for improved full year cash flow versus 2025. Our investment pace will further move towards affordable levels, although we will continue to invest, for example in our product portfolio and the Kosice plant.
For 2026, we aim to come back to volume growth on a year-on-year basis for the full year and increase cash generation with full year free cash flow clearly better than what we achieved in 2025.
In conclusion: we are confident of our long-term strategy grounded in a best-in class electric product pipeline and a clear direction of travel. In the short term, we will continue to make our company more efficient and lower our cost base. This will help us mitigate the challenges posed by a persistently tough external environment.
Håkan Samuelsson
President and CEO
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Quarterly highlights
Safety in focus
During the quarter, Volvo Cars received recognition for delivering high safety performance and innovation.
The world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, which debuted in Volvo Cars' fully electric EX60 SUV, was recognised as one of the Best Inventions of 2025 by TIME. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is designed to even better protect occupants by adapting to the traffic conditions and the person wearing it. The capabilities of the safety belt are designed to continuously improve via over-the-air software updates.
Also, the fully electric Volvo EX90 achieved the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests, with particularly strong results in adult and child protection, reflecting Volvo's long-standing focus on real-world crash research, advanced sensing and integrated safety systems.
Volvo Cars reaches major milestones in electrified cars and SPA production
Volvo Cars reached two important milestones during the quarter, reflecting both our electrification progress and longterm product strategy. We delivered our one millionth plug-in hybrid, underlining strong customer demand for electrified models and the role of PHEVs as a bridge toward full electrification.
At the same time, Volvo Cars celebrated four million cars produced on its first-generation Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), a platform that has underpinned some of the brand's most successful models while enabling advances in safety, technology and global manufacturing flexibility.
Volvo Cars' Strategy Update Day
On 6 November, Volvo Cars outlined the strategy going forward, at an event for investors in Stockholm. During the event, Volvo Cars' management team presented how the organisation is being structurally built to achieve a long-term EBIT margin of over 8%, strong positive cash flows and growth through electrification.
In summary, electrification was highlighted as one of the main growth drivers, supported by cost and hardware synergies with Geely. A key enabler will be the recently revealed
EX60 mid-size electric SUV. Profitability is expected to be supported by variable and indirect cost reductions, an expanded use of the software stack unlocking further efficiencies, strict cost discipline following the SEK 18 bn cost and cash action plan, and lower future investments. The strategy is further underpinned by a regionalised approach and a new customer-centric sales and marketing model aimed at attracting more customers at lower cost.
The recording and full presentation deck from the event can be found on Volvo Cars' website.
Changes to the Board of Directors
On 8 December, Volvo Cars held an Extraordinary General Meeting where two new board members, Pieter Nota and Caroline Grégoire-Sainte-Marie, were elected, as proposed by the nomination committee.
Sustainability
During the fourth quarter, Volvo Cars' share of electrified models in the fleet increased compared to same period last year. By October, retail deliveries surpassed 500,000 of fully electric cars, following the milestone of delivering one million plug-in hybrids in September. Electrification remains a strategic priority as Volvo Cars aim to reduce CO2emissions per car by 30-35% this year and 65-75% by 2030, compared to the 2018 baseline. The 2025 ambition was met with a total emission reduction of 31% per car. In 2025, four additional factories became climate neutral, whereof one during the fourth quarter, bringing the total to seven out of nine plants being fully climate neutral by the end of the year.
In December, CDP awarded Volvo Cars with an A (the highest rating for climate performance), an achievement accomplished by only four per cent of participating companies. This was the third year in a row the company was awarded with an A, which further reflects the sustained commitment to integrating sustainability throughout the operations, and Volvo Cars' leadership position in the area.
CO2-reduction per car | CO2-emissions per car, tonnes1) | Reduction, % |
2018 | 53.8 | - |
2025 | 37.2 | 31 |
2025 ambition | 35.0-37.7 | 30-35 |
2030 ambition | 13.4-18.8 | 65-75 |
The CO2emissions do not include the production and distribution of fuel and electricity in the use phase. The CO2emissions per car have been recalculated using an enhanced data model to ensure comparability.
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Fourth quarter financial summary
SALES AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT
The overall global passenger car market in the fourth quarter declined by 5% year-on-year, and the global premium market fell by 6%. The BEV segment grew by 9%, whereas the PHEV segment was in line with previous year. The automotive sector continued to face headwinds from volatile market conditions, geopolitical developments and regulatory uncertainty, although consumer interest in electrified cars remained resilient.
Volvo Cars' retail sales decreased by 3% year-on-year. BEVs and PHEVs accounted for 49 (47)% of retail sales, of which BEVs accounted for 24 (21)%. Wholesale volumes declined by 8%, while production increased by 14% compared with the same period last year. The transition toward full electrification continues amid evolving regulatory frameworks, intense competitive dynamics and shifting consumer confidence. Volvo Cars' PHEVs, as a bridge to full electrification, are increasingly important for those customers not yet ready to shift to fully electric cars. They accounted for 25% of retail sales during the quarter.
Volvo Cars' market share per propulsion type, %1) 2) | Jan-Nov 2025 | Jan-Nov 2024 |
BEV | 1.13 | 1.70 |
EREV | - | - |
PHEV | 3.06 | 3.68 |
ICE (incl. mild hybrids) | 0.73 | 0.76 |
Volvo Cars' share of total market | 0.97 | 1.09 |
Total industry volume share and growth by propulsion type, %1) 2) | Jan-Nov 2025 | Growth YoY |
BEV | 18 | 25 |
EREV | 2 | -5 |
PHEV | 8 | 13 |
ICE (incl. mild hybrids) | 72 | -3 |
Total | 100 | 2 |
Volvo Cars is and will continue to be positioned in the premium segment of the automotive market. As the market is transforming with electrification and digitalisation the definition of premium is being redefined. To simplify and to avoid the risk of excluding important parts of the market, market share is reported in relation to the global passenger market.
Source: Includes content supplied by S&P Global Mobility Industry Performance in January 2026, capturing more than 85% of total world sales per November. All rights reserved.
Europe
The overall European passenger car market increased by 5% compared to the same period last year, while the premium car market declined by 2%. The electrified segment continues to show momentum, with both BEV and PHEV sales increasing by 41% and 38% respectively.
Volvo Cars retail sales decreased by 6%. The share of BEVs and PHEVs accounted for 65 (65)% of the sales for the quarter, whereof BEV sales accounted for 37 (31)% of retail sales.
China
The total Chinese passenger car market decreased by 14% year-on-year, of which the BEV segment increased by 6% and the PHEV segment (including extended-range electric vehicles) declined by 6%. The premium segment decreased by 12% compared with the same period last year. Consumer demand continues to shift from combustion-engine models to electrified cars, where competition is intense and domestic brands are dominating.
Volvo Cars' retail sales for the quarter increased by 2% compared with last year. BEVs and PHEVs combined accounted for 35 (13)% of sales during the quarter, of which BEVs accounted for 1 (3)% of retail sales.
US
The total US passenger car market decreased by 4% in the fourth quarter compared with the same period last year, and the premium market declined by 10%. Both BEV and PHEV sales fell, by 35% and 58% respectively. The US automotive market continued to be affected by evolving policy conditions, trade dynamics and broader economic uncertainty.
Volvo Cars' retail sales decreased by 13% year-on-year. BEVs and PHEVs combined accounted for 17 (37)% of retail sales in the quarter, of which BEVs accounted for 7 (5)%.
Other markets
Volvo Cars' retail sales in other markets increased by 9%. The markets with the highest retail sales were Türkiye, Canada and South Korea. The combined BEV and PHEV share of sales in other markets was 54 (54)%, of which BEVs accounted for 36 (31)%.
Sales development per carline
SUVs, comprising Volvo Cars' XC and EX models, accounted for 89 (85)% of total sales, driven by the best-selling XC60 and XC40. Sedan and wagon models (including MPVs) accounted for 7 (9)% and 4 (6)% of total sales, respectively.
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3 Months | 12 Months | |||||
Retail sales, k units | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | ∆% | 2025 | 2024 | ∆% |
Europe | 90.0 | 95.3 | -6 | 332.7 | 369.7 | -10 |
China | 44.2 | 43.3 | 2 | 149.5 | 156.4 | -4 |
US | 30.9 | 35.7 | -13 | 121.6 | 125.2 | -3 |
Other | 30.6 | 28.2 | 9 | 106.2 | 112.1 | -5 |
Retail sales total | 195.7 | 202.5 | -3 | 710.0 | 763.4 | -7 |
Electrified cars | 96.0 | 96.0 | - | 323.3 | 352.8 | -8 |
whereof BEVs | 46.7 | 41.6 | 12 | 151.8 | 175.2 | -13 |
Electrified cars share | 49% | 47% | 46% | 46% | ||
whereof BEV share | 24% | 21% | 21% | 23% | ||
Wholesales | 191.2 | 207.1 | -8 | 693.0 | 782.6 | -11 |
Production volume | 190.2 | 166.3 | 14 | 694.2 | 760.4 | -9 |
3 Months | 12 Months | |||||
Top 10 Retail sales by market, k units | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | ∆% | 2025 | 2024 | ∆% |
China | 44.2 | 43.3 | 2 | 149.5 | 156.4 | -4 |
US | 30.9 | 35.7 | -13 | 121.6 | 125.2 | -3 |
UK | 16.9 | 17.2 | -2 | 68.7 | 66.4 | 4 |
Germany | 14.4 | 16.4 | -12 | 59.8 | 62.0 | -3 |
Sweden | 12.6 | 14.5 | -13 | 47.9 | 46.2 | 4 |
The Netherlands | 6.7 | 6.9 | -3 | 20.0 | 30.7 | -35 |
Türkiye | 5.9 | 3.5 | 67 | 15.2 | 13.0 | 17 |
France | 5.0 | 5.6 | -12 | 13.3 | 19.4 | -32 |
Spain | 4.9 | 5.2 | -6 | 15.2 | 18.0 | -15 |
Norway | 4.9 | 2.9 | 70 | 13.3 | 11.2 | 19 |
3 Months | 12 Months | |||||
Retail sales by model, k units | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | ∆% | 2025 | 2024 | ∆% |
BEV | ||||||
EX30 | 24.7 | 23.1 | 7 | 78.6 | 98.1 | -20 |
EX40 | 14.8 | 11.6 | 28 | 44.0 | 53.4 | -18 |
EX90 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 124 | 16.3 | 1.8 | 803 |
EC40 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -43 | 11.8 | 20.4 | -42 |
ES90 | 0.3 | - | - | 0.3 | - | - |
EM90 | 0.2 | 0.3 | -10 | 0.8 | 1.5 | -47 |
Non-BEV | ||||||
XC60 | 55.6 | 66.7 | -17 | 230.7 | 230.9 | - |
XC40 | 31.5 | 32.5 | -3 | 123.0 | 120.5 | 2 |
XC90 | 27.2 | 31.4 | -13 | 103.2 | 108.6 | -5 |
XC70 | 13.1 | - | - | 14.2 | - | - |
S90 | 7.3 | 9.3 | -21 | 25.7 | 40.2 | -36 |
S60 | 7.0 | 9.9 | -30 | 26.3 | 44.0 | -40 |
V60 | 6.1 | 7.9 | -23 | 27.1 | 34.1 | -21 |
V90 | 1.3 | 3.0 | -58 | 8.2 | 9.9 | -18 |
Total | 195.7 | 202.5 | -3 | 710.0 | 763.4 | -7 |
EX30, V60 and V90 include the cross-country versions.
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INCOME AND RESULT
The comparative figures refer to the consolidated income statement of the fourth quarter 2024 if not otherwise stated.
Volvo Cars' revenue amounted to SEK 94.4 (112.1) bn and wholesale volumes declined by -8% to 191.2 (207.1) thousand cars. The revenue decrease was primarily explained by unfavourable sales mix and pricing of SEK -5.3 bn and lower wholesale volumes of SEK -4.2 bn. Revenue was also affected by the one-time sale of subscription car portfolios, amounting to SEK 0.8 (2.7) bn, which had no material impact on gross income or cash flow as payments were received during the third quarter. The decrease was partially offset by increased sales of parts and accessories. Foreign exchange rates had an unfavourable impact on revenue due to a stronger SEK compared to last year, amounting to SEK -6.5 bn. See complete revenue bridge to the right.
Gross income decreased by -22% to SEK 14.9 (19.1) bn, resulting in a gross margin of 15.8 (17.1)%. Gross margin was impacted unfavourably by sales mix and pricing, higher US tariffs on imported goods and a higher portion of fixed manufacturing cost in relation to the revenue. These effects were partially offset by revenue from emission credits of SEK 1.1 (0.2) bn and used cars. Foreign exchange rate effects in cost of sales were positive compared to last year, amounting to SEK 5.7 bn. The net effect of foreign exchange rates in gross income was negative versus last year, impacting with SEK
-0.8 bn.
Research and development expenses decreased -4% to SEK -4.8 (-5.0) bn. For details regarding research and development expenses, see the research and development table on page 10. Selling expenses decreased -7% to SEK
-5.8 (-6.2) bn, primarily due to lower personnel costs as well as reduced advertising and sales promotion expenses.
Administrative expenses decreased -17% to SEK -2.8
(-3.3) bn, mainly attributable to lower cost for bought services and personnel.
Other operating income and expenses amounted to SEK
0.1 (1.8) bn. The decrease was mainly a consequence of negative goodwill recognised last year, which amounted to SEK 1.1 bn, as a result of the NOVO Energy AB business combination. The foreign exchange rate effects from the valuation of operating assets and liabilities were negative versus last year and explain a decrease of SEK -0.9 bn. Share of income from JVs and associates increased to SEK 0.2
(-2.5) bn, mainly because the prior year included an impairment of SEK -1.7 bn on the investment in NOVO Energy AB, recognised before the business combination.
EBIT amounted to SEK 1.9 (3.9) bn, resulting in an EBIT margin of 2.0 (3.4)%. The exchange rate effects had a negative impact on EBIT compared to last year of SEK -1.0 bn. See complete EBIT bridge to the right.
Net financial items amounted to SEK -0.2 (-0.1) bn. The effective tax rate increased to 120.2 (37.6)%. The increase was mainly explained by valuation adjustments to deferred tax assets in China of SEK -1.8 bn, of which SEK -0.3 bn related to deferred tax assets not recognised during the quarter. Net income was SEK -0.4 (2.3) bn which represents -0.4 (2.1)% of revenue. Basic earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.43 (0.84).
Changes to Revenue, SEK bn | Oct-Dec |
Revenue in 2024 | 112.1 |
Volume | -4.2 |
Sales mix and pricing | -5.3 |
Sale of licences | 0.2 |
Foreign exchange rates | -6.5 |
Contract manufacturing | -0.7 |
Other1) | -1.2 |
Revenue in 2025 | 94.4 |
Change, % | -16 |
Including one-time sale of subscription car portfolios, emission credits, parts and accessories as well as used cars.
Items affecting comparability, SEK bn
Oct-Dec
2025
Oct-Dec
2024
Restructuring costs
0.1
-
Impairment of JV-shareholding in NOVO Energy AB
-
-1.7
Total
0.1
-1.7
Changes to Operating income, SEK bn
Oct-Dec
EBIT in 2024
3.9
Volume
-0.8
Sales mix and pricing
-3.6
Sale of licences
0.1
Foreign exchange rates
-1.0
Share of income in JVs and associates
0.9
Items affecting comparability
1.8
Other2)
0.6
EBIT in 2025
1.9
Change, %
-51
Including change in capitalised expenses, emission credits, used cars as well as depreciations and amortisations.
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3 Months | Full year | |||||
Research and development, SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | ∆% | 2025 | 2024 | ∆% |
Research and development spending | -6,485 | -7,888 | -17.8 | -26,378 | -28,308 | -6.8 |
Capitalised development costs | 3,703 | 5,016 | -26.2 | 15,855 | 18,724 | -15.3 |
Amortisation of capitalised development costs | -2,034 | -2,156 | -5.7 | -8,171 | -7,399 | 10.4 |
Impairment of capitalised development costs | - | - | - | -7,373 | - | - |
Research and development expenses | -4,816 | -5,028 | -4.2 | -26,067 | -16,983 | 53.5 |
Revenue & Gross Margin
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Revenue, SEKbn Gross margin, %60%
55%
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10%
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Operating Income (EBIT) & EBIT Margin
10
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2023 2024 2025
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Operating income (EBIT), SEKbnOperating income (EBIT) excl. share of income in JV's & associates, SEKbn
EBIT margin, %
EBIT margin excl. share of income in JV's & associates, %
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CASH FLOW
The comparative figures for the balance sheet items refer to the consolidated balance sheets of 31 December, 2024 unless otherwise stated. The comparative figures for the cash flow items refer to the consolidated cash flow statement for the fourth quarter 2024 unless otherwise stated.
Total cash and cash equivalents together with marketable securities, amounted to SEK 57.6 (56.4) bn. Net cash was SEK 26.9 (27.1) bn, with a decrease primarily driven by working capital. Liquidity amounted to SEK 80.8 (88.5) bn, including undrawn credit facilities of SEK 23.3 (32.2) bn.
Cash flow from operating activities
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 15.9 (26.3) bn. The amount includes operating income of SEK
1.9 (3.9) bn, adjusted for depreciation and amortisation of SEK 5.9 (6.8) bn, and income tax paid amounting SEK -0.4 (-0.7) bn.
The change in working capital amounted to SEK 10.1 (13.8) bn. Driven by a SEK 3.5 (18.4) bn change in inventory,
Cash flow from investing activities
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -7.1 (-12.7) bn. Investments in tangible assets were SEK -6.0 (-8.3) bn, primarily driven by industrial infrastructure investments to support future products and enhancements of current products. Investments in intangible assets amounted to SEK -3.6 (-5.1) bn, reflecting continued investments in the development of new and upcoming car models, as well as technological advancements, including electrification and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The investing activi-
ties were partially offset by proceeds of SEK 2.2 bn from the divestment of shares in Lynk & Co.
Cash flow from financing activities
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -1.4 (-0.9) bn. The changes were primarily attributed to the repayment of matured liabilities to credit institutions of SEK -1.2 bn.
Cash flow from Operating and Investing activities
largely attributable to the normal sales cycle, as well as actions to shorten lead times and optimise inventory levels. The change in accounts receivable was SEK 2.1 (3.1) bn, mainly reflecting cash received from sales recorded in the prior quarter. Additionally, changes in accounts payable of SEK 4.8 (-11.8) bn was mainly due to an increase in production.
20
16
12
8
4
0
-4
-8
-12
-16
-20
20
16
12
8
4
0
-4
-8
-12
-16
Q1
Q2
2024
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2025
-20
Total, SEKbn Last twelve months (LTM), SEKbn3 Months Full year
Cash flow statement, SEK bn
Oct-Dec
2025
Oct-Dec
2024 2025 2024
Cash flow from operating activities | 15.9 | 26.3 | 34.6 | 47.4 |
Cash flow from investing activities | -7.1 | -12.7 | -32.2 | -46.2 |
Cash flow from operating and investing activities | 8.8 | 13.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
Cash flow from financing activities | -1.4 | -0.9 | 1.7 | 5.9 |
Cash flow for the period | 7.4 | 12.7 | 4.2 | 7.0 |
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Full year 2025
INCOME AND RESULT
Non-operating items affecting comparability are excluded from this text if not otherwise stated.
Volvo Cars' revenue amounted to SEK 357.3 (400.2) bn and wholesale volumes declined by -11% to 693.0 (782.6) thousand cars. The revenue decrease was primarily explained by lower wholesale volumes of SEK -34.4 bn and unfavourable sales mix and pricing of SEK -4.3 bn, partially offset by increased used car sales of SEK 6.0 bn. Revenue was also affected by the one-time sale of subscription car portfolios, amounting to SEK 5.2 (2.7) bn, which had no material impact on gross income. Foreign exchange rates had an unfavourable impact on revenue due to a stronger SEK compared to last year, amounting to SEK -14.1 bn. See complete revenue bridge to the right.
This year was impacted by a one-off non-cash impairment charge for the EX90 and ES90 platform due to reduced lifecycle profitability, which in total amounted to SEK -11.4 bn. Of this amount, SEK -4.0 bn impacted cost of sales and most of the remaining amount impacted research and development expenses. The year was also impacted by a restructuring cost as a part of the turnaround plan, which amounted to SEK -0.8 bn.
Gross income decreased to SEK 64.3 (79.4) bn, resulting in a gross margin of 18.0 (19.8)%. Gross margin was impacted unfavourably by sales mix and pricing, higher US tariffs on imported goods and used cars. It was partially offset by material cost savings and revenue from earned emission credits which increased to SEK 3.5 (1.0) bn. Foreign exchange rate effects in the cost of sales were positive compared to last year, amounting to SEK 12.8 bn. The net effect of foreign exchange rates in gross income was negative versus last year, amounting to an impact of SEK -1.3 bn. Gross income including items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 60.2 (79.4) bn with the corresponding margin of 16.9 (19.8)%.
EBIT amounted to SEK 12.5 (24.0) bn, resulting in an EBIT margin of 3.5 (6.0)%. The decrease was mainly a consequence of sales mix and pricing and lower wholesale volume. These effects were partially offset by improved cost
efficiency within selling and administrative expenses, as well as by the unrecognised share of Polestar losses. The exchange rate effects had a negative impact on EBIT compared to last year of SEK -1.7 bn. EBIT including items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 0.3 (22.3) bn with the corresponding margin of 0.1 (5.6)%. See complete EBIT bridge to the right.
Net financial items decreased to SEK -1.0 (0.4) bn, mainly as a result of changes in market valuations of financial investments and lower interest income attributable to lower interest rates. The effective tax rate increased to 42.2 (27.8)%.
The increase was mainly explained by valuation adjustments to deferred tax assets in China of SEK -2.3 bn, of which SEK -1.8 bn related to deferred tax assets not recognised during the year. Net income was SEK 6.7 (17.6) bn, representing 1.9 (4.4)% of revenue. Net income including items affecting comparability amounted to SEK -3.0 (15.9) bn with the associated effective tax rate of -345.6 (29.9)%. Basic earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.06 (5.17).
Changes to Revenue, SEK bn | Full year |
Revenue in 2024 | 400.2 |
Volume | -34.4 |
Sales mix and pricing | -4.3 |
Sale of licences | 1.3 |
Foreign exchange rates | -14.1 |
Contract manufacturing | -2.2 |
Other1) | 10.8 |
Revenue in 2025 | 357.3 |
Change, % | -11 |
Including used cars, one-time sale of subscription car portfolios, emission credits as well as parts and accessories.
Items affecting comparability, SEK bn
Full year 2025
Full year 2024
Impairment charge for the EX90 and ES90 platform
-11.4
-
Restructuring costs
-0.8
-
Impairment of JV-shareholding in NOVO Energy AB
-
-1.7
Total
-12.2
-1.7
Changes to Operating income, SEK bn
Full year
EBIT in 2024
22.3
Volume
-7.9
Sales mix and pricing
-9.4
Sale of licences
1.2
Foreign exchange rates
-1.7
Share of income in JVs and associates2)
3.7
Items affecting comparability
-10.5
Other3)
2.6
EBIT in 2025
0.3
Change, %
-99
Positive change mainly due to unrecognised share of Polestar losses.
Includes personnel and material cost efficiencies, emission credits, change in capitalised expenses, parts and accessories as well as depreciation and amortisation.
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CASH FLOW
Total cash and cash equivalents together with marketable securities, amounted to SEK 57.6 (56.4) bn. Net cash was SEK 26.9 (27.1) bn, with the decrease primarily driven by working capital. Liquidity amounted to SEK 80.8 (88.5) bn, which includes undrawn credit facilities of SEK 23.3 (32.2) bn.
Cash flow from operating activities was positive, amounting to SEK 34.6 (47.4) bn (see Cash flow table on page 11), and included a one-off impact of SEK 11.4 bn in adjustments for other non-cash items, primarily reflecting a non-cash impairment charge related to the EX90 and ES90 platforms following a reassessment of their lifecycle profitability. The change in working capital amounted to SEK 9.2 (4.1) bn, primarily driven by change in accounts payable SEK 7.2 (-7.5) bn, due to increased production.
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -32.2 (-46.2) bn, mainly driven by investments in tangible and intangible asset. As the major investments in the new product architecture are being finalised, a reduction in investment levels is seen and expected to continue, supported by continued cost consciousness. The investing activities were partially offset by the payment from the divestment of the 30% shareholding in Lynk & Co, which amounted to SEK 7.8 bn.
Cash flow from financing activities totalled SEK 1.7 (5.9) bn, primarily attributable to the issuance of a new green bond and the drawdown of a credit facility from the European Investment Bank, partially offset by the repayment of an existing bond.
EQUIT Y
Total equity increased to SEK 148.4 (142.2) bn, resulting in an equity ratio of 39.8 (36.6)%. The change is mainly attributable to divestment under common control (Lynk & Co) of SEK 4.6 bn, as well as a positive effect in other comprehensive income of SEK 4.7 bn. The increase was offset by a net loss amounting to SEK -3.0 bn.
The change in other comprehensive income is related to a foreign exchange translation effect, including hedges of net investments in foreign operations of SEK -4.0 bn (net of tax). Remeasurements of provisions for post-employment benefits had an effect of SEK 1.9 bn (net of tax). The change in fair value of cash flow hedge reserve related to currency and commodity price risks had a positive effect of SEK 6.8 bn (net of tax). The change in value of cash flow hedges is mainly due to positive effects from increased prices of raw materials and appreciated SEK compared to most of the major currencies.
SALES AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Throughout the full year 2025, the global passenger car market operated under challenging and uneven conditions, influenced by a combination of macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical tensions, as well as regulatory and trade-related developments. The industry's transition towards electrification progressed at a moderated pace during 2025. Overall, the year was characterised by restrained demand, intensified competition, and a heightened focus on profitability as well as efficiency.
Volvo Cars' full-year retail deliveries reached 710.0 (763.4) thousand cars. Wholesales decreased by 11%, and production decreased by 9% to 694.2 (760.4) thousand cars. Despite the headwinds during 2025, Volvo Cars remained committed to navigating uncertainty while positioning the business for sustainable growth. The focus remains on efficiency, cost control and strengthening the core business, providing a solid foundation for when market conditions stabilise. Sales of BEVs decreased by 13% to
151.8 (175.2) thousand cars, and PHEV sales decreased by 3% compared to 2024.
Other Information
RISKS AND UNCERTAINT Y FAC TORS
To ensure that Volvo Cars is able to achieve short- and longterm objectives, enterprise risk management is part of daily activities at Volvo Cars. For a more in-depth description of risks related to Volvo Cars, see the Volvo Car Group's Annual Report 2024 page 46. We consider the risk and uncertainty factors to remain the same as described in the annual report except for the following update:
Macroeconomics and geopolitical uncertainty
The uncertain macro and geopolitical environment has intensified, including fluctuating interest rates, raw material price volatility and ongoing geopolitical complexity. This is resulting in new legislation and regulatory changes, particularly
in areas such as trade, subsidies, tariffs, duties, and their enforcement by relevant authorities. The uncertainties in
the financial markets are still high. The risks of further impact
on demand from fluctuating interest rate levels, tariffs and lower consumer confidence, remain at an elevated level.
PARENT COMPANY
The parent company does not conduct any operations and has no employees. The income statements and balance sheets for the parent company are presented on page 24.
EMPLOYEES
In 2025, Volvo Car Group on average employed 42.6 (42.6) thousand full-time employees (FTEs) and 2.3 (3.4) thousand agency personnel. The main driver behind the reduction in agency personnel is the effect from the restructuring programme. That effect is also visible for FTEs when comparing year end figures for 2025 with 2024 by about 2.3 thousand employees.
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Consolidated Income Statements
SEK m | Note | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Revenue | 2 | 94,384 | 112,119 | 357,263 | 400,234 |
Cost of sales | -79,440 | -92,997 | -297,0421) | -320,821 | |
Gross income | 14,944 | 19,122 | 60,221 | 79,413 | |
Research and development expenses | -4,816 | -5,028 | -26,0671) | -16,983 | |
Selling expenses | -5,811 | -6,225 | -23,213 | -25,409 | |
Administrative expenses | -2,759 | -3,311 | -10,476 | -12,038 | |
Other operating income and expenses | 149 | 1,761 | -8161) | 2,057 | |
Share of income in joint ventures and associates | 179 | -2,466 | 654 | -4,722 | |
Operating income | 1,886 | 3,853 | 303 | 22,318 | |
Interest income and similar credits | 492 | 440 | 1,929 | 2,190 | |
Interest expenses and similar charges | -287 | 267 | -1,251 | -1,164 | |
Other financial income and expenses | 3 | -359 | -815 | -1,647 | -625 |
Income before tax | 4 | 1,732 | 3,745 | -666 | 22,719 |
Income tax | -2,082 | -1,408 | -2,302 | -6,785 | |
Net income | -350 | 2,337 | -2,968 | 15,934 | |
Net income attributable to | |||||
Owners of the parent company | 1,287 | 2,503 | 174 | 15,401 | |
Non-controlling interests | -1,637 | -166 | -3,142 | 533 | |
Basic earnings per share, SEK | 5 | 0.43 | 0.84 | 0.06 | 5.17 |
Diluted earnings per share, SEK | 5 | 0.43 | 0.84 | 0.06 | 5.17 |
1) Impairment charge for the EX90 and ES90 platform CGU's lifecycle profitability made in the second quarter 2025.
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Consolidated Comprehensive Income
SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Net income for the period | -350 | 2,337 | -2,968 | 15,934 |
Other comprehensive income | ||||
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to income statement: | ||||
Remeasurements of provisions for post-employment benefits | 1,022 | -347 | 2,403 | -312 |
Tax on items that will not be reclassified to income statement | -219 | 58 | -496 | 55 |
Items that have been or may be reclassified subsequently to income statement: | ||||
Translation difference on foreign operations | -488 | 962 | -4,646 | 965 |
Translation difference of hedge instruments of net investments in foreign operations | 257 | -168 | 749 | -316 |
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge related to currency and commodity price risks | 2,577 | -4,695 | 8,591 | -5,383 |
Tax on items that have been or may be reclassified to income statement | -584 | 1,002 | -1,924 | 1,174 |
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax | 2,565 | -3,188 | 4,677 | -3,817 |
Total comprehensive income for the period | 2,215 | -851 | 1,709 | 12,117 |
Total comprehensive income attributable to | ||||
Owners of the parent company | 3,840 | -910 | 5,397 | 11,285 |
Non-controlling interests | -1,625 | 59 | -3,688 | 832 |
2,215 | -851 | 1,709 | 12,117 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
SEK m | Note | 31 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 |
ASSETS | |||
Non-current assets | |||
Intangible assets | 82,965 | 83,781 | |
Tangible assets | 99,391 | 107,124 | |
Investments in joint ventures and associates | 4 | 7,003 | 8,998 |
Other long-term securities holdings | 3 | 10,454 | 12,753 |
Deferred tax assets | 8,363 | 12,2601) | |
Other non-current interest-bearing receivables | 1,235 | 1,440 | |
Non-current derivative assets | 3 | 1,743 | 283 |
Other non-current assets | 4,217 | 2,9841) | |
Total non-current assets | 215,371 | 229,623 | |
Current assets | |||
Inventories | 59,024 | 62,455 | |
Accounts receivable | 4 | 21,241 | 22,780 |
Current tax assets | 1,284 | 1,854 | |
Current derivative assets | 3 | 4,923 | 485 |
Other current assets | 4 | 13,764 | 14,665 |
Marketable securities | 3 | 1 | - |
Cash and cash equivalents | 3 | 57,564 | 56,373 |
Total current assets | 157,801 | 158,612 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | 373,172 | 388,235 | |
EQUITY & LIABILITIES | |||
Equity | |||
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company | 147,079 | 137,461 | |
Non-controlling interests | 1,299 | 4,738 | |
Total equity | 148,378 | 142,199 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Provisions for post-employment benefits | 5,853 | 8,111 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 9,864 | 11,080 | |
Other non-current provisions | 8,528 | 9,501 | |
Liabilities to credit institutions | 3 | 6,723 | 3,885 |
Non-current bonds | 3 | 21,645 | 18,826 |
Non-current contract liabilities to customers | 8,605 | 10,755 | |
Other non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 5,355 | 7,745 | |
Non-current derivative liabilities | 3 | 253 | 1,252 |
Other non-current liabilities | 6,714 | 5,298 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 73,540 | 76,453 | |
Current liabilities | |||
Provisions, current | 8,356 | 11,379 | |
Liabilities to credit institutions | 3 | 922 | 1,059 |
Current bonds | 3 | 1,500 | 5,723 |
Current contract liabilities to customers | 31,264 | 34,997 | |
Accounts payable | 3,4 | 57,768 | 56,479 |
Current tax liabilities | 1,322 | 1,246 | |
Other current interest-bearing liabilities | 1,570 | 2,490 | |
Current derivative liabilities | 3 | 485 | 2,890 |
Other current liabilities | 4 | 48,067 | 53,320 |
Total current liabilities | 151,254 | 169,583 | |
TOTAL EQUITY & LIABILITIES | 373,172 | 388,235 | |
1) In 2025, Volvo Cars has adjusted the presentation of certain unused tax credits in the US, resulting in a reclassification amounting to SEK 1,099 (1,278) m, to more accurately reflect the nature of these items.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
SEK m | 31 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 |
Opening balance | 142,199 | 130,485 |
Net income for the period | -2,968 | 15,934 |
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax | 4,677 | -3,817 |
Total comprehensive income | 1,709 | 12,117 |
Transactions with owners | ||
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest | - | 3 |
Divestment of non-controlling interest1) | -40 | -210 |
Divestment of joint venture under common control2) | 4,656 | - |
Distribution of shares3) | 3 | -90 |
Acquisition of treasury shares | -219 | -190 |
Issue of treasury shares | 126 | 67 |
Share-based payments | -56 | 17 |
Transactions with owners | 4,470 | -403 |
Closing balance | 148,378 | 142,199 |
Attributable to | ||
Owners of the parent company | 147,079 | 137,461 |
Non-controlling interests | 1,299 | 4,738 |
Closing balance | 148,378 | 142,199 |
Refers to the divestment of non-controlling interest in NOVO Energy AB of SEK -40 m, and in prior year HaleyTek AB of SEK -210 m.
Refers to the divestment of the joint venture company Lynk & Co Automotive Technology Co., Ltd.
Refers to distribution of Polestar shares in 2024.
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Operating income | 1,886 | 3,853 | 303 | 22,318 |
Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets | 5,941 | 6,758 | 23,945 | 22,730 |
Dividends received from joint ventures and associates | - | - | 205 | 213 |
Interest and similar items received | 492 | 440 | 1,929 | 2,190 |
Interest and similar items paid | -550 | -254 | -1,538 | -1,623 |
Other financial items | -272 | -108 | -1,963 | -836 |
Income tax paid | -448 | -682 | -3,724 | -4,448 |
Adjustments for other non-cash items | -1,284 | 2,525 | 6,281 | 2,754 |
Movements in working capital | 5,765 | 12,532 | 25,438 | 43,298 |
Change in inventories | 3,457 | 18,425 | 2,353 | -2,757 |
Change in accounts receivable | 2,127 | 3,147 | -84 | -1,386 |
Change in accounts payable | 4,803 | -11,831 | 7,205 | -7,539 |
Change in provisions | -51 | -1,717 | -1,867 | -1,905 |
Change in contract liabilities to customers | 968 | 6,802 | 644 | 8,709 |
Change in other working capital | -1,172 | -1,040 | 936 | 8,952 |
Cash flow from movements in working capital | 10,132 | 13,786 | 9,187 | 4,074 |
Cash flow from operating activities | 15,897 | 26,318 | 34,625 | 47,372 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Investments in shares and participations | -9 | 462 | 280 | -1,901 |
Divestment of shares and participations | 2,188 | - | 7,716 | -217 |
Loans to affiliated companies1) | - | 1 | -2,727 | -75 |
Repayment of loans from affiliated companies2) | - | - | 1,688 | - |
Investments in intangible assets | -3,637 | -5,079 | -17,252 | -19,774 |
Investments in tangible assets | -5,955 | -8,282 | -22,825 | -25,259 |
Disposal of tangible assets | 335 | 190 | 872 | 981 |
Other | 28 | - | 72 | - |
Cash flow from investing activities | -7,050 | -12,708 | -32,176 | -46,245 |
Cash flow from operating and investing activities | 8,847 | 13,610 | 2,449 | 1,127 |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Proceeds from credit institutions | 152 | 165 | 4,947 | 199 |
Proceeds from bond issuance | - | - | 5,476 | 5,857 |
Acquisition of treasury shares | - | - | -219 | -190 |
Repayment of bond | - | - | -5,732 | -6,936 |
Repayment of liabilities to credit institutions | -1,228 | -300 | -1,631 | -862 |
Repayment of interest-bearing liabilities | -516 | -608 | -2,108 | -2,053 |
Investments in/maturities of marketable securities | -1 | 569 | -1 | 10,269 |
Other | 189 | -744 | 996 | -368 |
Cash flow from financing activities | -1,404 | -918 | 1,728 | 5,916 |
Cash flow for the period | 7,443 | 12,692 | 4,177 | 7,043 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 50,648 | 42,965 | 56,373 | 47,861 |
Exchange difference on cash and cash equivalents | -527 | 716 | -2,986 | 1,469 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 57,564 | 56,373 | 57,564 | 56,373 |
In the second quarter 2025, Volvo Cars made a payment under the financial guarantee arrangement described in the 2024 Annual Report in Note 25 Contingent liabilities and pledged assets, relating to the loans of a UK entity subject to a purchase option.
In the third quarter 2025, Volvo Cars received repayment of a loan in connection with a divestment of a subsidiary.
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NOTE 1 - Accounting policies
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554), with the required disclosures made in the notes to the financial statements and elsewhere in the interim report. The Volvo Car Group applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union. The parent company applies RFR 2 - Reporting for legal entities and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The accounting principles in this report are, in all material aspects, consistent with those described in Volvo Car Group's Annual Report 2024 (available at inves-tors.volvocars.com). The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published amendments to standards effective on or after 1 January 2025. These amendments have not had a material impact on the financial statements.
Material accounting policies & critical accounting estimates and judgements
Impairment of Platform Cash-Generating Unit
During the year, Volvo Car Group recognised an impairment for the EX90 and ES90 cash-generating unit (CGU) of SEK 11,431 m. At the reporting date, management assessed whether any additional impairment indicators existed for this CGU and concluded that no further impairment or reversal was required.
EX30 safety notice
On 30 December 2025, Volvo Cars issued a precautionary safety notice relating to a potential issue identified in certain EX30 battery cells. Volvo Cars has established the root cause of the issue. However, as of the date of this report, the assessment of the number of affected vehicles, the most appropriate remediation measures and the related cost implications, including any potential supplier recovery, has not yet been concluded. Due to these uncertainties, it is not possible to make a reliable estimate of any potential obligation or any related supplier recovery, but Volvo Cars is in close dialogue with the supplier. Consequently, Volvo Cars has not recognised any provision or supplier recovery receivable as of year end.
NOTE 2 - Revenue
Revenue allocated to geographical regions SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Europe | 48,481 | 59,284 | 193,593 | 208,914 |
of which Germany | 9,140 | 9,971 | 33,334 | 30,795 |
of which Sweden1) | 8,291 | 14,287 | 39,555 | 48,096 |
of which United Kingdom | 7,984 | 8,476 | 35,213 | 30,438 |
US | 19,416 | 19,284 | 64,043 | 69,496 |
China | 12,449 | 18,438 | 49,304 | 63,682 |
Other markets | 14,038 | 15,113 | 50,323 | 58,142 |
of which Türkiye | 2,812 | 2,440 | 7,847 | 8,051 |
of which Canada | 1,615 | 2,038 | 6,793 | 6,659 |
Total | 94,384 | 112,119 | 357,263 | 400,234 |
Includes the Contract manufacturing sales channel.
Revenue allocated to category SEK m
Oct-Dec
2025
Oct-Dec
2024
Full year 2025
Full year 2024
Sales of new cars
67,000
83,331
250,468
303,880
Sales of used cars
8,962
9,672
32,509
27,747
Sales of parts and accessories
10,070
9,869
38,835
38,497
Revenue from subscription, leasing and rental business
1,112
1,959
5,675
6,709
Sales of licences and royalties
217
17
1,936
647
Contract manufacturing
2,035
3,004
10,249
13,151
Emissions credits
1,063
213
3,501
994
Other revenue2)
3,925
4,054
14,090
8,609
Total
94,384
112,119
357,263
400,234
Includes one-time sale of subscription car portfolios amounting to SEK 5.2 (2.7) bn, whereof SEK 0.8 (2.7) bn impact the fourth quarter.
Timing of revenue recognition SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
At the point of delivery | 91,710 | 108,896 | 345,635 | 388,210 |
Over the contract term | 2,674 | 3,223 | 11,628 | 12,024 |
Total | 94,384 | 112,119 | 357,263 | 400,234 |
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NOTE 3 - Financial instruments
Valuation principles and classification of financial instruments, as described in the Volvo Car Group's Annual Report 2024, Note 19 - Financial instruments and financial risks and Note 20 - Marketable securities and cash and cash equivalents, have been applied consistently throughout the reporting period.
The table below presents financial instruments by category and measurement level.
31 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | ||||
SEK m | Measurement level | Carrying value | Fair value | Carrying value | Fair value |
Financial assets carried at amortised cost | |||||
Accounts receivable | - | 21,241 | 21,241 | 22,780 | 22,780 |
Other financial receivables, non-current and current1) | - | 5,022 | 5,030 | 2,167 | 2,179 |
Cash and cash equivalents | - | 57,564 | 57,578 | 56,373 | 56,390 |
Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss | 83,827 | 83,849 | 81,320 | 81,349 | |
Other long-term securities holdings | 10,454 | 10,454 | 12,753 | 12,753 | |
of which convertible loan2) | 2 | 9,177 | 9,177 | 11,261 | 11,261 |
of which equity instruments | 3 | 1,277 | 1,277 | 1,473 | 1,473 |
of which equity instruments | 1 | - | - | 19 | 19 |
Non-current and current derivative assets | 6,666 | 6,666 | 768 | 768 | |
of which currency derivatives - designated hedging instruments | 2 | 3,447 | 3,447 | 214 | 214 |
of which commodity derivatives - designated hedging instruments | 2 | 2,920 | 2,920 | 229 | 229 |
of which interest rate swap - designated hedging instruments | 2 | 168 | 168 | - | - |
of which currency derivatives - not designated hedging instruments | 2 | 131 | 131 | 117 | 117 |
of which interest rate swap derivatives | 2 | - | - | 208 | 208 |
Financial assets carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | 17,120 | 17,120 | 13,521 | 13,521 | |
Marketable securities | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
1 | 1 | - | - | ||
Financial liabilities carried at amortised cost | |||||
Accounts payable | - | 57,768 | 57,768 | 56,479 | 56,479 |
of which payables under supplier financing programmes | - | 4,434 | 4,434 | 3,458 | 3,458 |
of which suppliers received payment from financial institution | - | 4,033 | - | 2,885 | - |
Non-current and current bonds and liabilities to credit institutions3) | - | 30,790 | 31,797 | 29,493 | 30,242 |
Other financial liabilities, non-current and current4) | - | 22,147 | 22,147 | 18,217 | 18,217 |
of which payables under supplier financing programmes | - | 712 | 712 | - | - |
of which suppliers received payment from financial institution | - | 712 | - | - | - |
Financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss | 110,705 | 111,712 | 104,189 | 104,938 | |
Non-current and current derivative liabilities | 738 | 738 | 4,142 | 4,142 | |
of which currency derivatives - designated hedging instruments | 2 | 269 | 269 | 2,160 | 2,160 |
of which commodity derivatives - designated hedging instruments | 2 | 249 | 249 | 1,206 | 1,206 |
of which interest rate swap derivatives - designated hedging instruments | 2 | 57 | 57 | - | - |
of which currency derivatives - not designated hedging instruments | 2 | 57 | 57 | 625 | 625 |
of which interest rate swap derivatives - not designated hedging instruments | 2 | 106 | 106 | - | - |
of which interest rate swap derivatives | 2 | - | - | 151 | 151 |
Includes items presented as Other non-current and current assets on the balance sheet, amounted to SEK 3,787 (727) m.
The value of the conversion option connected to the convertible loan receivable to the Polestar Group is nil because the loan is convertible into equity securities at a price equivalent to what has been offered to all other market participants, without any preferential rights, discounts, or incentives.
The carrying amount of the bonds includes a fair value adjustment amounting to SEK 96 (235) m, which relates to fair value hedging.
Includes the repurchase value obligation on cars sold with repurchase commitment which are presented as Other non-current and current liabilities on the balance sheet amounted to SEK 18,480 (17,241) m. Includes also items presented as Other non-current and current liabilities on the balance sheet, amounting to SEK 3,613 m. Excluding the lease liabilities which is presented as Other non-current and current liabilities on the balance sheet amounting to SEK 6,871 (9,699) m.
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Other security holdings
Investments in equity instruments, presented as Other long-term securities holdings, are traded infrequently. To estimate their fair value, Volvo Cars uses certain unobservable inputs. These equity instruments, classified under level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, are measured using the market approach. The primary valuation technique for unlisted equity instruments is based on the most recent transaction for the specific company. If certain changes in circumstances occur between the transaction date and the balance sheet date that would materially impact on the fair value, the carrying value is adjusted accordingly.
Equity instruments such as unlisted warrants, also measured under level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, are valued using the Black-Scholes model. When measuring these unlisted warrants, the most critical judgements involve assessing whether Volvo Cars will meet the vesting criteria and the timing of such fulfillment, as well as evaluating the risk-free interest rate and the volatility of the underlying share price. Earn-out rights, also measured under level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, are valued using assumptions for probability and timing for earn-out payments, contingent on future performance targets being achieved.
The table below presents the movements within Level 3, fair value hierarchy.
31 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | |
Equity instruments | Equity instruments | |
Opening balance | 1,473 | 1,507 |
Investment | 50 | 100 |
Impairment | -2 | - |
Changes in fair value | -52 | -163 |
of which recognised in Other financial income and expenses | -52 | 414 |
of which recognised in Share of income in joint ventures and associates | - | -577 |
Exchange rate differences | -192 | 29 |
Closing balance | 1,277 | 1,473 |
NOTE 4 - Related party transactions
Volvo Car Group has a close collaboration with its related parties. The main part of the transactions is related to sales and purchases of cars, licences of technology and purchases of components. Related parties include companies outside the Volvo Car Group, but within the Geely sphere of companies as well as other companies, such as associates and joint ventures. All transactions with related parties are performed at arm's length.
Significant events and agreements with related parties during the period
On 28 November, Volvo Cars received the remaining part of RMB 1,639 m, including interest, from Zhejiang Zeekr Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd for the divestment of its 30% shareholding in Lynk & Co Automotive Technology Co., Ltd made in February 2025.
Transactions with related parties
Significant transactions with related parties and the nature of these are specified in the tables below. The nature of significant transactions with related parties are provided in Note 4 - Related party transactions in the Annual Report 2024.
Related party transactions specified below but not previously described in the Annual Report 2024 are:
Purchases from Zhangjiakou Geely New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd, mainly related to EX30.
Sales of goods, services and other | ||||
SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Related companies1)2) | 3,757 | 4,841 | 15,792 | 17,918 |
of which Polestar Automotive Holding UK Group | 2,772 | 3,642 | 13,730 | 15,402 |
of which Ningbo Fuhong Auto Sales Co., Ltd | 88 | 1,047 | 571 | 1,783 |
Joint ventures and associated companies | 2,540 | 5,357 | 13,121 | 11,821 |
of which Volvo Car Financial Services UK Ltd | 1,986 | 2,253 | 11,276 | 7,686 |
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Purchases of goods, services and other | ||||
SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Related companies1)2) | -8,297 | -9,907 | -36,992 | -54,451 |
of which Zhangjiakou Geely New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | -3,076 | - | -9,089 | - |
of which Powertrain Engineering Sweden AB | -2,692 | -3,212 | -11,561 | -13,125 |
of which Zhangjiakou Aurobay Powertrain Manufacturing Co., Ltd | -636 | -935 | -3,110 | -3,933 |
of which Geely Changxing Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd | -404 | -536 | -1,995 | -1,795 |
of which Viridi E-Mobility Technology (Ningbo) Co., Ltd | -364 | -371 | -3,007 | -1,481 |
of which Zhejiang Haoqing Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd | -175 | -253 | -328 | -1,995 |
of which Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co.,Ltd | -21 | -3,124 | -3,270 | -28,497 |
Joint ventures and associated companies | -292 | -302 | -1,188 | -2,262 |
Receivables3) Payables3)
SEK m
31 Dec
2025
31 Dec
2024
31 Dec
2025
31 Dec
2024
Related companies1)2) | 21,091 | 23,077 | 11,531 | 12,679 |
Joint ventures and associated companies | 1,390 | 1,801 | 86 | 716 |
Related companies refer to entities that belong to the Geely sphere of companies. Joint ventures and associated companies within the Geely sphere are presented as Related companies.
Including contract manufacturing.
Non-current part of receivables amounts to SEK 10,800 (13,120) m. Non-current part of payables amounts to SEK 1 (1) m.
NOTE 5 - Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share, SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Net income attributable to owners of the parent company | 1,287 | 2,503 | 174 | 15,401 |
Net income attributable to owners of ordinary shares in the parent company | 1,287 | 2,503 | 174 | 15,401 |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, basic1) | 2,964,626,394 | 2,973,930,795 | 2,968,505,485 | 2,977,042,500 |
Basic earnings per share, SEK | 0.43 | 0.84 | 0.06 | 5.17 |
Diluted earnings per share, SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Net income in basic earnings per share | 1,287 | 2,503 | 174 | 15,401 |
Net income in diluted earnings per share | 1,287 | 2,503 | 174 | 15,401 |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, basic1) | 2,964,626,394 | 2,973,930,795 | 2,968,505,485 | 2,977,042,500 |
Dilutive effect for share-based payment programmes | 2,774,755 | 1,680,936 | 2,431,998 | 1,135,042 |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, diluted | 2,967,401,149 | 2,975,611,731 | 2,970,937,483 | 2,978,177,542 |
Diluted earnings per share, SEK | 0.43 | 0.84 | 0.06 | 5.17 |
The weighted average number of outstanding shares takes into account the weighted average effect of changes in treasury shares during the period.
NOTE 6 - Significant events after the period
No significant events after the period to report on.
The section Risks and uncertainty factors on page 13 contains information on Volvo Cars' assessments of the global environment on the Group.
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Condensed Parent Company Income Statements
SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Administrative expenses | -11 | -13 | -38 | -41 |
Operating loss | -11 | -13 | -38 | -41 |
Interest income and similar credits | 373 | 378 | 1,421 | 1,587 |
Interest expenses and similar charges | -272 | -266 | -1,006 | -1,011 |
Other financial income and expenses1)2) | 3,193 | 6,517 | 3,172 | 6,500 |
Income before tax | 3,283 | 6,616 | 3,549 | 7,035 |
Income tax | 877 | -503 | 806 | -583 |
Net income | 4,160 | 6,113 | 4,355 | 6,452 |
Dividend of SEK 3,200 (4,000) m has been received from subsidiary.
Group contribution of SEK - (2,525) m has been received from subsidiary.
Other comprehensive income and net income are consistent, since there are no items in other comprehensive income.
Condensed Parent Company Balance Sheets
SEK m | 31 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 |
ASSETS | ||
Non-current assets1) | 49,798 | 42,201 |
Current assets | 22,147 | 22,874 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 71,945 | 65,075 |
EQUITY & LIABILITIES | ||
Equity | ||
Restricted equity | 61 | 61 |
Non-restricted equity | 41,092 | 36,884 |
Total equity | 41,153 | 36,945 |
Non-current liabilities | 24,117 | 21,665 |
Current liabilities | 6,675 | 6,465 |
Total liabilities | 30,792 | 28,130 |
TOTAL EQUITY & LIABILITIES | 71,945 | 65,075 |
1) Group contribution of SEK 4,262 (-) m has been given to subsidiary.
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GENER AL DEFINITIONS
Volvo Cars and Volvo Car Group
Volvo Car AB (publ.) together with its wholly-owned subsidiary Volvo Car Corporation and its subsidiaries are jointly referred to as "Volvo Car Group" or "Volvo Cars".
Volvo Car AB (publ.), with its registered office in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange (traded under the ticker VOLCAR). The largest owner, holding 78.65% of shares and capital, is Geely Sweden Holdings AB, owned by Shanghai Geely Zhaoyuan International Investment Co., Ltd., registered in Shanghai, China, and ultimately owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Ltd., registered in Hangzhou, China.
Volvo Car AB (publ.) holds shares in its subsidiary Volvo Car Corporation and provides the Group with certain financing solutions. Volvo Car AB (publ.), indirectly through Volvo Car Corporation and its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive industry with business relating to design, development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of cars and thereto related services.
Associated companies
Associated companies are companies in which Volvo Car Group has a significant but not controlling influence, which generally is when Volvo Car Group holds between 20% and 50% of the shares.
Joint venture companies (JVs)
Joint ventures refer to companies in which Volvo Car Group, through contractual cooperation together with one or more parties, has joint control over the operational and financial management and has rights to the net assets of the arrangement.
Retail sales
Retail sales refer to sales to end customers (including a portion of cars used as customer loaner and demo cars) and is a relevant measure of the demand for Volvo Cars from an end customer point of view.
Wholesales
Wholesales refer to new car sales to dealers and other customers including rentals.
Europe
Europe is defined as EU (European Union) + EFTA (European Free Trade Association) + UK (United Kingdom).
Passenger cars
Passenger cars are vehicles with at least four wheels, used for the transport of passengers, and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat.
Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV)
EREV cars are cars charged by plug-in but also have a small gasoline engine that charges the battery while driving, which increases driving range.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
BEV cars include all vehicles which are 100% fully electrified.
Non Battery Electric Vehicles (Non-BEV)
Non-BEV cars include all vehicles which are not 100% fully electrified (BEV). For Volvo Cars, it includes Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), mild hybrid (MHEV) and internal combustion engine cars (ICE).
Electrified cars
Electrified cars include 100% fully electric cars, the same as the Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), and Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), in both petrol and diesel with a cord for charging.
ICE
Internal combustion engine, including all powertrain types except Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and fully electric vehicles (BEV).
Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV)
Mild hybrid electric vehicle utilises both a gas engine and
an electric motor. The MHEV is used to start the engine and brake or slow the car, thereby recovering brake energy that is stored in the 48V battery.
Agency personnel
Agency personnel is referred to as specific competence that is sourced externally and assigned to meet fluctuating business resource needs.
Contract manufacturing
A business model in which a third-party company is contracted for the production of goods or components over a specified contract period.
Repurchase cars
Cars under repurchase agreement are cars such as company cars and cars sold to rental companies. These cars are sold under a contract with a commitment (the right or obligation to buy back the car).
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Alternative performance measures presented by Volvo Car Group
The alternative performance measures presented and disclosed in this interim report are used internally by management in conjunction with IFRS measures to measure performance and make decisions regarding the future direction of the business. The Group believes that these alternative performance measures, when provided in combination with reported IFRS measures, provide helpful supplementary information for investors. These alternative performance measures are not a substitute for or superior to IFRS measures and should be used in conjunction with reported IFRS measures. Further, these alternative performance measures, as defined by the Group, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other groups.
Volvo Cars has applied the guidelines from ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) regarding alternative key figures (APMs, Alternative performance measures). Although these key figures are not defined or specified according to IFRS, they provide the valuable supplementary information to investors and the company's management regarding the company's performance.
Gross margin
Gross margin is defined as Gross income as a percentage of revenue. Gross margin presents the per cent of revenue that Volvo Cars retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods and services sold.
Gross margin excl. items affecting comparability
Gross margin excl. items affecting comparability is defined as gross margin adjusted for items affecting comparability. This presents the per cent of revenue that Volvo Cars retains from the underlying operations after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods and services sold.
Items affecting comparability
Transactions that are not related to recurring business operations, but affecting the financial outcome in a material way, and where the probability of reoccurrence over the coming years is limited.
EBIT
EBIT is defined as net income excluding financial income and expenses, interest income and expenses and income taxes, representing the operating income as reported in the income statement. EBIT presents the operating income of Volvo Car Group.
EBIT margin
EBIT margin is defined as EBIT as a percentage of revenue. The EBIT margin presents the profitability of the operation in relation to the recognised revenue earned by Volvo Car Group during the accounting period.
EBIT excl. share of income in JVs & associates
EBIT excl. share of income in JVs & associates is defined as EBIT less the result from share of income in JVs & associates. This presents the profitability of the operation excluding share of income in JVs & associates during the accounting period.
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability is defined as EBIT adjusted for items affecting comparability. This presents the profitability of the underlying operations that can be used in making comparisons between reporting periods.
EBIT margin excl. share of income in JVs & associates EBIT margin excl. share of income in JVs & associates is also presented as a percentage of revenue. The margin presents the profitability of the operation excluding share of income
in JVs & associates in relation to the recognised revenue earned by Volvo Car Group during the accounting period.
EBIT margin excl. items affecting comparability
EBIT margin excl. items affecting comparability is defined as EBIT excl. items affecting comparability as a percentage of revenue. The EBIT margin excl. items affecting comparability presents the profitability of the underlying operation in relation to the recognised revenue earned by Volvo Car Group during the accounting period and can be used in making comparisons between reporting periods.
EBITDA
EBITDA is defined as EBIT excluding depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-current assets. EBITDA presents an overview of the profitability of Volvo Car Group operations.
EBITDA margin
EBITDA margin is EBITDA as a percentage of revenue. The EBITDA margin presents the profitability of the operation in relation to the recognised revenue earned by Volvo Car Group during the accounting period.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is defined as the sum of cash flow from operating activities and cash flow from investing activities. This represents the operational cash flow for Volvo Cars minus the total investment spend and is the amount that Volvo Cars can choose to either consolidate, pay down debt or distribute to the shareholders.
Net cash
Net cash is defined as cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities less liabilities to credit institutions and bonds. Net cash represents Volvo Car Group's ability to meet its financial obligations.
Liquidity
Liquidity is defined as cash, cash equivalents, undrawn credit facilities and marketable securities.
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RECONCILIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Alternative performance measures are presented in SEK m unless otherwise stated.
The reconciliations of the respective key figures against the most directly reconcilable item in the financial statements can be found at: investors.volvocars.com/en/results-and-reports/results-centre
SEK m | Oct-Dec 2025 | Oct-Dec 2024 | Full year 2025 | Full year 2024 |
Revenue | 94,384 | 112,119 | 357,263 | 400,234 |
Cost of sales | -79,440 | -92,997 | -297,042 | -320,821 |
Research and development expenses | -4,816 | -5,028 | -26,067 | -16,983 |
Operating income (EBIT) | 1,886 | 3,853 | 303 | 22,318 |
EBIT excl. share of income in JVs & associates | 1,707 | 6,319 | -351 | 27,040 |
EBIT excl. Items affecting comparability | 1,752 | 5,555 | 12,556 | 24,020 |
Net income | -350 | 2,337 | -2,968 | 15,934 |
EBITDA | 7,827 | 10,611 | 35,679 | 45,048 |
Gross margin, % | 15.8 | 17.1 | 16.9 | 19.8 |
Gross margin, excl. Items affecting comparability, % | 15.9 | 17.1 | 18.0 | 19.8 |
EBIT margin, % | 2.0 | 3.4 | 0.1 | 5.6 |
EBIT margin excl. share of income in JVs & associates, % | 1.8 | 5.6 | -0.1 | 6.8 |
EBIT margin excl. Items affecting comparability, % | 1.9 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 6.0 |
EBITDA margin, % | 8.3 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 11.3 |
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Gothenburg, 4 February 2026
Håkan Samuelsson
President and CEO
This report has not been subject to review by Volvo Car AB's (publ.) auditors.
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