Key facts
- Daimler Truck reported an 8% increase in second-quarter group vehicle sales.
- The company sold 86,707 units in Q2, up from 80,607 units in the prior year.
- Sales in Trucks North America increased by 8% to 41,687 units.
- Revenue for the Industrial Business was €11.8 billion, with adjusted Group EBIT at €1.12 billion.
- Battery-electric truck and bus sales (ZEVs) reached 1,232 units.
Daimler Truck reported an 8% increase in second-quarter group vehicle sales, driven by a recovery in demand from its North American operations. The company sold 86,707 units in the second quarter, up from 80,607 units in the same period last year. Sales at its Trucks North America business saw an 8% rise, reaching 41,687 units.
Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, Daimler Truck maintained strong profitability. The Industrial Business revenue stood at €11.8 billion, with adjusted Group EBIT at €1.12 billion. The adjusted return on sales (ROS) in the Industrial Business remained stable at 9.3%. Trucks North America reported a strong adjusted ROS of 12.9%, while Mercedes-Benz Trucks improved its profitability to 5.9%. Daimler Buses achieved an adjusted ROS of 10.0%, and Trucks Asia increased its profit margin to 5.4%.
Group unit sales of battery-electric trucks and buses (ZEVs) significantly increased to 1,232 units. Overall incoming orders for the Group totaled 88,241 units, reflecting market uncertainty, particularly in North America, though Mercedes-Benz Trucks saw increased orders.