Quarterly Report • Jul 18, 2024
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V O L V O G R O U P R E P O R T O N T H E S E C O N D Q U A R T E R

Net sales amounted to SEK 140.2 billion (140.7)
Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 19.4 billion (21.9)
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Reported operating income amounted to SEK 20,339 M (14,589), corresponding to an operating margin of 14.5% (10.3).
Currency movements had a positive impact on operating income amounting to SEK 187 M (817).

| Second quarter | First six months | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M unless otherwise stated | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net sales | 140,249 | 140,685 | 271,426 | 271,988 |
| Adjusted operating income¹ | 19,446 | 21,859 | 37,605 | 40,426 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 13.9 | 15.4 | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Operating income² | 20,339 | 14,589 | 38,498 | 31,856 |
| Operating margin, % | 14.5 | 10.3 | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Income after financial items | 20,534 | 14,409 | 38,977 | 31,206 |
| Income for the period | 15,583 | 10,819 | 29,686 | 23,753 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 7.65 | 5.30 | 14.57 | 11.65 |
| Operating cash flow in Industrial Operations | 9,060 | 12,553 | 17,956 | 17,556 |
| Net financial position in Industrial Operations³, SEK bn | 59.3 | 61.6 | ||
| Return on capital employed in Industrial Operations⁴, % | 41.3 | 30.2 | ||
| Return on equity in Financial Services⁴, % | 12.9 | 10.7 | ||
| Net order intake, number of trucks | 47,760 | 48,308 | 96,461 | 108,348 |
| Deliveries, number of trucks | 58,935 | 63,842 | 114,405 | 125,373 |
| Net order intake, number of construction equipment | 13,522 | 12,421 | 27,373 | 25,763 |
| Deliveries, number of construction equipment | 15,255 | 16,940 | 29,711 | 31,408 |
1 For information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.
2 As from 2024, elimination of internal interest income related to internal funding from Volvo Treasury AB to Financial Services is reclassified from finance net to gross income. The comparative figures in the financial statements for 2023 have been restated accordingly, impacting operating income positively with SEK 128 M in Q2 2023. The effect on key ratios is insignificant.
3 Excluding post-employment benefits and lease liabilities.
4 12 months rolling.

"We continue to drive innovation and investments to remain at the forefront of the transformation of our industries to more sustainable solutions for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, and society at large."
During Q2 2024, the Volvo Group delivered good profitability as demand in many markets continued to normalize compared with the high levels of 2023.
Net sales amounted to SEK 140.2 billion, which adjusted for currency changes was on the same level as in the prior year. The adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 19.4 billion (21.9), with a margin of 13.9% (15.4). Lower volumes and our increased investments in R&D affected margins negatively, while carry-over from the price increases we implemented last year continued to have a positive effect. Our service business grew by 5% adjusted for currency. On a rolling 12 month basis the service business generated revenues of SEK 130.3 billion.
Return on capital employed was strong at 41.3% (30.2). Operating cash flow in our Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 9.1 billion (12.6). At the end of the quarter, we had a net financial position of SEK 59.3 billion in the Industrial Operations, excluding pension and lease liabilities.
In Q2, we delivered 58,935 trucks in total, which was 8% fewer than the year before, with deliveries of our heavy-duty trucks being on par with last year. Total net order intake was also on same level as last year, with orders increasing for heavy-duty trucks and decreasing for medium-duty and light-duty trucks. Our customers' utilization of their trucks remained on good levels. Total net sales in our truck business amounted to SEK 95.1 billion, on the same level as last year. The adjusted operating margin amounted to 13.9% (15.9).
During the quarter, Volvo Trucks began producing the new heavyduty truck range for Europe, Australia and markets in Asia and Africa. Volvo Trucks also opened for orders of the all-new heavyduty truck platform for the North American market with production starting this fall. The new ranges provide significant improvements in energy efficiency and support our customers' profitability.
We continued to take strides on our zero-emissions vehicle journey. Our line-up of biodiesel-powered trucks was expanded with a full range of new Volvo truck models that can run on 100% biodiesel. Furthermore, we announced that we are developing combustion engines running on green hydrogen. On-road tests will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. These trucks provide a significant step to decarbonize heavy transport. We also announced that we intend to form a joint venture together with Daimler Truck to become the leader of software-defined heavy-duty vehicle platforms.
In Q2, deliveries of construction machines declined by 10% in total, impacted by lower deliveries in both Europe and North America. Order intake increased by 9% driven by North America and China. Construction Equipment's net sales decreased by 16% to SEK 24.4 billion with an adjusted operating margin of 15.9% (18.5). During the quarter, Volvo CE unveiled an ambitious new product line-up, launching a modernized range of excavators and extending our wide range of electric machines, including the first electric wheeled excavator.
In Q2, deliveries of buses increased by 29% with a particularly good development for coaches in North and South America. The increased volumes, a good development in the service business and the restructured business model in Europe supported earnings. Net sales in Buses rose by 21% to SEK 6.6 billion and the adjusted operating margin improved significantly to 8.5% (4.0).
For Volvo Penta, end-customer demand has continued to weaken in the marine segment while the industrial segment has been slightly better. With deliveries decreasing by 21%, net sales of SEK 5.2 billion were slightly lower than last year while the adjusted operating margin improved to 19.5% (14.8).
For Volvo Financial Services, the credit portfolio continued to perform well with overdues and credit losses on normal levels for this part of the business cycle. The adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 1,028 M (916).
We will maintain our strong focus on our service business, volume flexibility in the industrial system and tight cost control across the organization. Meanwhile, we continue to drive innovation and investments to remain at the forefront of the transformation of our industries to more sustainable solutions for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, and society at large.
Martin Lundstedt President and CEO



On May 17, it was announced that Volvo Group and Daimler Truck intend to create a joint venture to develop a common software-defined vehicle platform and dedicated truck operating system, providing the basis for future software-defined commercial vehicles. The intention is to make the new joint venture a leading developer of standardized hardware and software. This technical base will then enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck and potentially other partners to provide differentiating digital vehicle features for its products ultimately enhancing customer efficiency and experience. The new company is intended to be a 50/50 joint venture to be headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The preliminary agreement is non-binding. A final agreement is expected within 2024, with the goal to close the final transaction in Q1 2025, subject to necessary examination and approvals by the respective authorities.
On July 2, it was announced that Volvo Group had completed the divestment of Arquus to John Cockerill Defense according to the previously announced option agreement. Arquus manufactures and sells specially designed vehicles to defense forces and employs about 1,200 employees in France. In 2023, Arquus represented approximately 1% of Group revenues. The transaction has no material impact on the Volvo Group financial performance.
Detailed information about the events is available at www.volvogroup.com

In Q2 2024, the Volvo Group's net sales amounted to SEK 140,249 M compared with SEK 140,685 M in the same quarter the preceding year. Sales increased in North America and South America but decreased in Europe, Asia and Africa & Oceania.
Also when adjusted for currency movements, net sales were on the same level as in Q2 2023, of which vehicle sales decreased by 2% and service sales increased by 5%.
In Q2 2024, adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 19,446 M (21,859), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 13.9% (15.4). In Q2 2024, positive effects in a total of SEK 893 M have been excluded from adjusted operating income, of which SEK 140 M from a release of a provision made for the premature degradation of an emissions control component, SEK 200 M from a release of a restructuring provision in Buses, SEK 372 M from a release of a restructuring provision in Nova Bus and SEK 181 M from a reversal of an impairment of Arquus in assets held for sale. Adjusted operating income in Q2 2023 excluded negative effects of SEK 7,270 M. For more information on adjusted operating income, please see Note 6.
Compared with Q2 2023, the adjusted operating income was negatively affected by lower volumes as well as higher R&D
expenses, a negative brand and market mix and higher selling expenses, which were partly offset by price realization and lower freight costs. Currency movements, compared with Q2 2023, had a positive impact of SEK 187 M.
Reported operating income in Q2 2024 amounted to SEK 20,339 M (14,589), corresponding to an operating margin of 14.5% (10.3).
In Q2 2024, interest income was SEK 546 M (572), whereas interest expenses amounted to SEK -370 M (-390).
Other financial income and expenses amounted to SEK 19 M (-362). The change is primarily due to revaluation effects of financial assets and liabilities.
In Q2 2024, income taxes amounted to SEK -4,952 M (-3,591). The tax rate was 24.1% (24.9).
In Q2 2024, income for the period amounted to SEK 15,583 M (10,819). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 7.65 (5.30).
| Consolidated Income Statement | Second quarter | First six months | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net sales | 140,249 | 140,685 | 271,426 | 271,988 |
| Cost of sales | -100,257 | -101,637 | -194,652 | -197,474 |
| Gross income | 39,992 | 39,048 | 76,774 | 74,514 |
| Research and development expenses | -8,216 | -6,819 | -15,547 | -13,310 |
| Selling expenses | -8,841 | -8,329 | -17,459 | -16,224 |
| Administrative expenses | -1,988 | -1,858 | -3,952 | -3,521 |
| Other operating income and expenses | -16 | -6,873 | -584 | -8,853 |
| Income/loss from investments in joint ventures and associated companies | -605 | -578 | -746 | -749 |
| Income/loss from other investments | 13 | -2 | 13 | -2 |
| Operating income | 20,339 | 14,589 | 38,498 | 31,856 |
| Interest income and similar credits | 546 | 572 | 1,432 | 1,144 |
| Interest expenses and similar charges | -370 | -390 | -734 | -861 |
| Other financial income and expenses | 19 | -362 | -219 | -932 |
| Income after financial items | 20,534 | 14,409 | 38,977 | 31,206 |
| Income taxes | -4,952 | -3,591 | -9,291 | -7,453 |
| Income for the period * | 15,583 | 10,819 | 29,686 | 23,753 |
| * Attributable to: | ||||
| Owners of AB Volvo | 15,551 | 10,770 | 29,631 | 23,680 |
| Non-controlling interest | 32 | 49 | 55 | 73 |
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | 7.65 | 5.30 | 14.57 | 11.65 |
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | 7.65 | 5.30 | 14.57 | 11.65 |

| Net sales | Second quarter | First six months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | Change % | 2024 | 2023 | Change % |
| Net sales per geographical region | ||||||
| Europe | 56,957 | 59,418 | -4 | 113,818 | 116,822 | -3 |
| North America¹ | 43,934 | 42,186 | 4 | 84,823 | 82,339 | 3 |
| South America | 14,562 | 12,049 | 21 | 25,990 | 21,615 | 20 |
| Asia | 15,780 | 17,765 | -11 | 30,490 | 34,253 | -11 |
| Africa and Oceania | 9,016 | 9,267 | -3 | 16,305 | 16,959 | -4 |
| Total net sales | 140,249 | 140,685 | – | 271,426 | 271,988 | – |
| Net sales per product group | ||||||
| Vehicles | 107,277 | 109,305 | -2 | 206,118 | 210,035 | -2 |
| Services | 32,972 | 31,380 | 5 | 65,308 | 61,953 | 5 |
| Total net sales | 140,249 | 140,685 | – | 271,426 | 271,988 | – |
| Timing of revenue recognition | ||||||
| Revenue of vehicles and services | ||||||
| recognized at the point of delivery | 126,578 | 128,657 | -2 | 244,377 | 248,536 | -2 |
| Revenue of vehicles and services | ||||||
| recognized over contract period | 13,671 | 12,028 | 14 | 27,049 | 23,453 | 15 |
| Total net sales | 140,249 | 140,685 | – | 271,426 | 271,988 | – |
During Q2 2024 operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations was positive in an amount of SEK 9,060 M (12,553). Compared with Q2 2023, the lower operating cash flow is an effect of an increase in working capital due to a lower buildup of trade payables and higher accounts receivables.
Operating cash flow Industrial Operations, SEK bn


During Q2 2024, net financial assets in the Industrial Operations, excluding provisions for post-employment benefits and lease liabilities, decreased by SEK 29.4 billion resulting in a net financial asset position of SEK 59.3 billion on June 30, 2024, compared with SEK 88.7 billion on March 31, 2024. The change is mainly explained by the dividend paid to AB Volvo shareholders of SEK 36.6 billion and the positive operating cash flow of SEK 9.1 billion, partly reduced by the investment of the Volvo Group´s share in the joint venture Westport Fuel Systems of SEK 0.4 billion. Currency movements decreased net financial assets by SEK 0.5 billion.
Including provisions for post-employment benefits and lease liabilities, the Industrial Operations net financial assets amounted to SEK 40.6 billion on June 30, 2024, compared with SEK 71.8 billion on March 31, 2024. During Q2 2024, remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans had a negative impact of SEK 2.0 billion. The negative impact was primarily in Sweden due to a lower discount rate.
Total assets in the Volvo Group increased by SEK 24.8 billion compared with year end 2023, whereof SEK 8.3 billion is related to currency movements.
On June 30, 2024, total equity for the Volvo Group amounted to SEK 175.7 billion compared with SEK 180.7 billion at year end 2023. The equity ratio was 25.1% (26.8). On the same date the equity ratio in the Industrial Operations amounted to 34.6% (36.2).
Net financial position excl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities Industrial Operations, SEK bn

On June 30, 2024, the Volvo Group had 104,439 employees, including temporary employees and consultants, compared with 105,196 employees on June 30, 2023. The number of bluecollar employees decreased by 3,141 and the number of whitecollar employees increased by 2,384.
The decrease in blue-collar employees is related to lower production levels and the increase in white-collar employees is mainly related to higher development and transformational activities.
| Number of employees | Jun 30 2024 |
Mar 31 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
Jun 30 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-collar | 50,959 | 51,599 | 51,424 | 54,100 |
| Whereof temporary employees and consultants | 5,642 | 6,153 | 6,002 | 9,021 |
| White-collar | 53,480 | 53,306 | 52,723 | 51,096 |
| Whereof temporary employees and consultants | 7,532 | 7,510 | 7,410 | 7,341 |
| Total number of employees | 104,439 | 104,905 | 104,147 | 105,196 |
| Whereof temporary employees and consultants | 13,174 | 13,663 | 13,412 | 16,362 |

| Net sales | Second | quarter | Change | Change | First six | months | Change | Change | 12 months |
Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | % | %¹ | 2024 | 2023 | % | %¹ | rolling | 2023 |
| Trucks | 95,132 | 93,748 | 1 | 2 | 185,078 | 183,304 | 1 | 1 | 374,822 | 373,048 |
| Construction Equipment | 24,423 | 28,999 | -16 | -16 | 47,300 | 54,108 | -13 | -12 | 98,173 | 104,981 |
| Buses | 6,551 | 5,434 | 21 | 19 | 11,723 | 9,701 | 21 | 19 | 24,445 | 22,423 |
| Volvo Penta | 5,216 | 5,416 | -4 | -3 | 10,383 | 11,019 | -6 | -5 | 20,371 | 21,006 |
| Group Functions & Other | 4,657 | 3,629 | 28 | 28 | 8,938 | 7,407 | 21 | 22 | 18,339 | 16,809 |
| Eliminations | -1,263 | -1,236 | _ | 2 | -2,542 | -2,431 | _ | _ | -5,110 | -4,998 |
| Industrial Operations | 134,715 | 135,991 | -1 | -1 | 260,879 | 263,108 | -1 | - | 531,040 | 533,269 |
| Financial Services | 6,801 | 5,851 | 16 | 16 | 13,334 | 11,221 | 19 | 19 | 26,126 | 24,012 |
| Reclassifications and | ||||||||||
| eliminations | -1,268 | -1,156 | _ | -2,787 | -2,341 | _ | -5,476 | -5,030 | ||
| Volvo Group net sales | 140,249 | 140,685 | 271,426 | 271,988 | 551,689 | 552,252 |
1 Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations.
| Adjusted operating income 1 | Second | guarter | Changa | First six ı | months | Change | 12 months |
Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | Change % |
2024 | 2023 | % | rolling | 2023 |
| Trucks | 13,251 | 14,950 | -11 | 26,325 | 27,665 | -5 | 54,054 | 55,394 |
| Construction Equipment | 3,888 | 5,353 | -27 | 7,571 | 9,940 | -24 | 14,623 | 16,993 |
| Buses | 554 | 219 | 153 | 813 | 397 | 105 | 1,476 | 1,059 |
| Volvo Penta | 1,016 | 804 | 26 | 2,005 | 2,075 | -3 | 3,160 | 3,230 |
| Group Functions & Other | -436 | -513 | -15 | -1,383 | -1,738 | -20 | -2,595 | -2,950 |
| Eliminations | 13 | 3 | _ | _ | 15 | - | 41 | 55 |
| Industrial Operations | 18,286 | 20,815 | -12 | 35,330 | 38,353 | -8 | 70,758 | 73,782 |
| Financial Services | 1,028 | 916 | 12 | 2,037 | 1,787 | 14 | 4,105 | 3,855 |
| Reclassifications and eliminations | 132 | 128 | 4 | 238 | 285 | -16 | 470 | 519 |
| Volvo Group adjusted operating income | 19,446 | 21,859 | -11 | 37,605 | 40,426 | -7 | 75,333 | 78,155 |
| Adjustments 1 | 893 | -7,270 | _ | 893 | -8,570 | - | -1,391 | -10,854 |
| Volvo Group operating income | 20,339 | 14,589 | 39 | 38,498 | 31,856 | 21 | 73,943 | 67,301 |
1 For more information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.
| Adjusted operating margin | Second o | quarter | First six i | months | 12 months |
Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | rolling | 2023 |
| Trucks | 13.9 | 15.9 | 14.2 | 15.1 | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Construction Equipment | 15.9 | 18.5 | 16.0 | 18.4 | 14.9 | 16.2 |
| Buses | 8.5 | 4.0 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 4.7 |
| Volvo Penta | 19.5 | 14.8 | 19.3 | 18.8 | 15.5 | 15.4 |
| Industrial Operations | 13.6 | 15.3 | 13.5 | 14.6 | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Volvo Group adjusted operating margin | 13.9 | 15.4 | 13.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| Volvo Group operating margin | 14.5 | 10.3 | 14.2 | 11.6 | 13.4 | 12.1 |

During Q2, market conditions continued to normalize both in Europe and North America as an effect of lower transport volumes. Large fleets continued their replacements as they balance their orders with freight capacity needs. Retail customers were more hesitant in placing orders. Utilization of the installed truck fleets has remained on good levels. The market for vocational trucks in North America has been relatively strong.
The Brazilian truck market continued to pace on a high level supported by domestic spending while the agricultural segment has come down from high levels.
In India, the truck market has rebounded after the general election. Growth is expected to continue in 2024.
The overall Chinese freight market remains very competitive with overcapacity. In combination with dealer inventory levels remaining elevated, this has resulted in a continued price pressure.
In Q2, net order intake amounted to 47,760 trucks, flat year over year, while deliveries were down by 8% to 58,935 units.
In Europe, order intake decreased by 15% to 21,080 units, as a consequence of lower intake of light-duty trucks in connection with a model change while order intake for heavy- and mediumduty trucks increased by 4%. Total deliveries in Europe deceased by 15% to 28,086 trucks. Through May, Volvo Trucks' total heavy-duty truck market share decreased to 17.0% (17.9) while the electric heavy-duty market share increased to 56.9% (50.7).
Renault Trucks' total heavy-duty truck market share was essentially flat 8.8% (8.9) while the electric heavy-duty market share decreased to 15.4% (18.0).
Order intake in North America increased by 12% to 9,756 trucks and deliveries increased by 2% to 16,234 vehicles. Through June, Volvo Trucks' heavy-duty truck market share increased to 10.8% (10.1) and Mack Trucks' market share increased to 6.8% (6.5).
In South America, order intake increased by 66% to 10,483 trucks while deliveries increased by 37% to 7,368 vehicles. In Brazil, Volvo Trucks' heavy-duty truck market share remained strong and came in on 22.9% (23.0).
Order intake in Asia decreased by 21% to 4,149 vehicles while deliveries decreased by 28% to 4,261 vehicles.
Order intake for fully electric trucks declined by 3% to 655 vehicles while deliveries increased by 45% to 1,103 vehicles. The market for electric trucks is still driven by early adopters. A broader adoption is dependent on several factors, among them the expansion of necessary infrastructure such as charging and the total cost of ownership development including incentive schemes.
Order intake in the Indian joint venture, VE Commercial Vehicles, increased by 1% to 14,274 vehicles while deliveries decreased by 3% to 13,946 vehicles.
Deliveries from the Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles, decreased by 14% to 28,236 trucks.
| Total market development | First six m | nonths | Full year | Forecast | Change vs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registrations, number of trucks | 2024 | 2023 | Change % | 2023 | 2024 | previous forecast |
| Europe 29 1 heavy-duty | 125,795 | 129,711 | -3 | 304,360 | _ | _ |
| Europe 30 1 heavy-duty | 140,940 | 145,340 | -3 | 341,892 | 290,000 | +10,000 |
| North America heavy-duty (retail) | 127,613 | 137,163 | -7 | 330,792 | 290,000 | Unchanged |
| Brazil heavy-duty | 44,582 | 39,114 | 14 | 82,070 | 100,000 | +5,000 |
| China 2 medium- and heavy-duty | 403,823 | 395,617 | 2 | 717,272 | 750,000 | -50,000 |
| India medium- and heavy-duty | 182,463 | 194,574 | -6 | 383,654 | 390,000 | Unchanged |
1 EU29 includes Norway and Switzerland but excludes UK. EU30 includes UK.
2 Previous year has been adjusted to exclude exports.


| Net order intake | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trucks | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Europe | 21,080 | 24,840 | -15 | 46,157 | 56,130 | -18 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 19,201 | 18,476 | 4 | 39,177 | 44,531 | -12 |
| Light-duty | 1,879 | 6,364 | -70 | 6,980 | 11,599 | -40 |
| North America | 9,756 | 8,708 | 12 | 19,376 | 23,867 | -19 |
| South America | 10,483 | 6,302 | 66 | 18,381 | 11,514 | 60 |
| Asia | 4,149 | 5,236 | -21 | 8,264 | 10,572 | -22 |
| Africa and Oceania | 2,292 | 3,222 | -29 | 4,283 | 6,265 | -32 |
| Total order intake | 47,760 | 48,308 | -1 | 96,461 108,348 | -11 | |
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 42,555 | 38,397 | 11 | 82,766 | 88,298 | -6 |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 3,328 | 3,497 | -5 | 6,597 | 8,328 | -21 |
| Light-duty (<7 tons) | 1,877 | 6,414 | -71 | 7,098 | 11,722 | -39 |
| Total order intake | 47,760 | 48,308 | -1 | 96,461 108,348 | -11 | |
| Volvo | 30,711 | 29,597 | 4 | 61,778 | 65,553 | -6 |
| Renault Trucks | 10,076 | 13,326 | -24 | 24,899 | 29,067 | -14 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 8,199 | 6,912 | 19 | 17,801 | 17,345 | 3 |
| Light-duty | 1,877 | 6,414 | -71 | 7,098 | 11,722 | -39 |
| Mack | 6,812 | 5,104 | 33 | 9,577 | 13,037 | -27 |
| Other brands | 161 | 281 | -43 | 207 | 691 | -70 |
| Total order intake | 47,760 | 48,308 | -1 | 96,461 108,348 | -11 | |
| Non-consolidated operations | ||||||
| VE Commercial Vehicles (Eicher) | 14,274 | 14,092 | 1 | 32,885 | 34,682 | -5 |
| Deliveries | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trucks | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Europe | 28,086 | 33,169 | -15 | 57,375 | 66,019 | -13 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 22,151 | 24,862 | -11 | 44,710 | 51,564 | -13 |
| Light-duty | 5,935 | 8,307 | -29 | 12,665 | 14,455 | -12 |
| North America | 16,234 | 15,960 | 2 | 31,290 | 31,971 | -2 |
| South America | 7,368 | 5,385 | 37 | 12,522 | 9,860 | 27 |
| Asia | 4,261 | 5,902 | -28 | 7,978 | 11,644 | -31 |
| Africa and Oceania | 2,986 | 3,426 | -13 | 5,240 | 5,879 | -11 |
| Total deliveries | 58,935 | 63,842 | -8 114,405 125,373 | -9 | ||
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 49,109 | 50,355 | -2 | 93,540 101,039 | -7 | |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 3,837 | 5,070 | -24 | 8,107 | 9,674 | -16 |
| Light-duty (<7 tons) | 5,989 | 8,417 | -29 | 12,758 | 14,660 | -13 |
| Total deliveries | 58,935 | 63,842 | -8 114,405 125,373 | -9 | ||
| Volvo | 35,258 | 36,455 | -3 | 67,212 | 72,244 | -7 |
| Renault Trucks | 15,723 | 19,164 | -18 | 31,559 | 36,660 | -14 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 9,734 | 10,747 | -9 | 18,801 | 22,000 | -15 |
| Light-duty | 5,989 | 8,417 | -29 | 12,758 | 14,660 | -13 |
| Mack | 7,713 | 7,960 | -3 | 15,180 | 15,918 | -5 |
| Other brands | 241 | 263 | -8 | 454 | 551 | -18 |
| Total deliveries | 58,935 | 63,842 | -8 114,405 125,373 | -9 | ||
| Non-consolidated operations | ||||||
| VE Commercial Vehicles (Eicher) | 13,946 | 14,381 | -3 | 33,274 | 34,398 | -3 |
| Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company (Dongfeng Trucks) | 28,236 | 32,674 | -14 | 51,086 | 46,858 | 9 |
In Q2 2024, the truck operation's net sales increased to SEK 95,132 M (93,748). Excluding currency effects, net sales increased by 2% with both vehicles and service sales increasing by 2%.
In Q2 2024, adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 13,251 M (14,950), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 13.9% (15.9). In Q2 2024 adjusted operating income excludes a positive effect of SEK 140 M from a release of a provision made for the premature degradation of an emissions control component. Adjusted operating income in Q2 2023 excluded costs of SEK 6,000 M. For more information on adjusted operating income, see note 6.
Compared with Q2 2023, the lower adjusted operating income is an effect of lower volumes as well as higher R&D and selling expenses, which were partly offset by price realization, lower

freight costs and a favorable product mix.
Compared with Q2 2023, currency movements had a positive impact of SEK 21 M.
Reported operating income amounted to SEK 13,391 M (8,950).
| Net order intake and deliveries of fully electric trucks | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trucks | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Volvo | 308 | 410 | -25 | 614 | 896 | -31 |
| Renault Trucks | 340 | 258 | 32 | 659 | 582 | 13 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 167 | 113 | 48 | 339 | 287 | 18 |
| Light-duty | 173 | 145 | 19 | 320 | 295 | 8 |
| Mack | 7 | 9 | -22 | 20 | 24 | -17 |
| Total order intake of fully electric trucks | 655 | 677 | -3 | 1,293 | 1,502 | -14 |
| Volvo | 551 | 337 | 64 | 1,068 | 687 | 55 |
| Renault Trucks | 528 | 417 | 27 | 886 | 748 | 18 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 285 | 168 | 70 | 487 | 296 | 65 |
| Light-duty | 243 | 249 | -2 | 399 | 452 | -12 |
| Mack | 24 | 5 | 380 | 53 | 7 | 657 |
| Total deliveries of fully electric trucks | 1,103 | 759 | 45 | 2,007 | 1,442 | 39 |
| Net sales and operating income | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Net sales per geographical region | ||||||
| Europe | 42,635 | 43,080 | -1 | 86,060 | 85,756 | – |
| North America | 28,657 | 27,762 | 3 | 55,895 | 55,369 | 1 |
| South America | 11,403 | 9,101 | 25 | 20,115 | 16,326 | 23 |
| Asia | 6,628 | 8,070 | -18 | 12,604 | 15,603 | -19 |
| Africa and Oceania | 5,809 | 5,734 | 1 | 10,403 | 10,250 | 1 |
| Total net sales | 95,132 | 93,748 | 1 185,078 183,304 | 1 | ||
| Net sales per product group | ||||||
| Vehicles | 76,901 | 75,851 | 1 148,486 147,605 | 1 | ||
| Services | 18,231 | 17,897 | 2 | 36,592 | 35,699 | 3 |
| Total net sales | 95,132 | 93,748 | 1 185,078 183,304 | 1 | ||
| Timing of revenue recognition | ||||||
| Revenue of vehicles and services recognized at the point of delivery | 89,351 | 88,384 | 1 173,430 172,779 | – | ||
| Revenue of vehicles and services recognized over contract period | 5,780 | 5,364 | 8 | 11,648 | 10,525 | 11 |
| Total net sales | 95,132 | 93,748 | 1 185,078 183,304 | 1 | ||
| Adjusted operating income ¹ | 13,251 | 14,950 | -11 | 26,325 | 27,665 | -5 |
| Adjustments | 140 | -6,000 | – | 140 | -5,861 | – |
| Operating income | 13,391 | 8,950 | 50 | 26,465 | 21,804 | 21 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 13.9 | 15.9 | 14.2 | 15.1 | ||
| Operating margin, % | 14.1 | 9.5 | 14.3 | 11.9 |
1 For more information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.
In Q2, it was announced that Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that can run on hydrogen. On-road tests with these trucks will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. During the quarter, the previously announced joint venture with Westport for High Pressure Direct Injection fuel systems became operational.
Renault Trucks intensifies its initiatives to decarbonize its operations by electrifying its in-house logistics flows. The first stage of this project involves the electrification of axle transport between the plants in Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse, France.
On July 2, the Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors continued to build on their strategic alliance through the signing of a technology agreement specifically focused on heavy-duty technologies. In the future, Isuzu Motors and UD Trucks plan to develop a common platform for heavy-duty trucks by utilizing the Volvo Group's technology.

In Q2, the total machine market declined compared with the previous year, largely due to a slowdown in Europe. South America and China grew while the total market contracted in Europe, North America and Asia excluding China.
In Europe, the market decline from last year's historically high levels continued, driven by weakening business confidence and a somewhat saturated end market.
The North American market declined in Q2, mainly due to a normalization in the replenishment of dealer fleets and lower endcustomer demand. Despite the decline, the market remained on historically high levels.
In South America, the market grew driven by Brazil and Peru. China showed signs of recovery supported by recently announced governmental policies to stimulate the real estate market. Asia excluding China was slightly down overall. Demand increased in India and the Middle East but Southeast Asian markets experienced a slowdown driven by Indonesia, which was impacted by lower commodity prices.
In Q2, net order intake increased by 9%. The increase continued to be driven mainly by SDLG and China due to low order intake in Q2 2023 following the change of the Chinese emission regulations at the end of 2022. Order intake for the Volvo brand decreased, mainly driven by lower demand and high inventory levels for dealers in Europe.
Order intake for North America increased in Q2 as orders were restricted last year due to supply chain inefficiencies. Orders in South America declined mainly due to lower demand in Brazil.
Deliveries in Q2 were below last year with the lower market demand in Europe and North America being partly offset by SDLG in China.
| Total market development | Year-to-date May |
Forecast | Previous forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in % measured in units | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Europe | -23 | -25% to -15% | -20% to-10% |
| North America | -6 | -10% to 0% | -10% to 0% |
| South America | 5 | -5% to +5% | 0% to +10% |
| Asia excl. China | -2 | -15% to -5% | -15% to -5% |
| China | -2 | -10% to 0% | -10% to 0% |
| Net order intake | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of construction equipment | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Europe | 2,017 | 2,282 | -12 | 4,694 | 5,508 | -15 |
| North America | 1,406 | 1,064 | 32 | 2,852 | 3,660 | -22 |
| South America | 455 | 638 | -29 | 1,117 | 1,116 | – |
| Asia | 8,896 | 7,394 | 20 | 17,311 | 13,798 | 25 |
| Africa and Oceania | 748 | 1,043 | -28 | 1,399 | 1,681 | -17 |
| Total orders | 13,522 | 12,421 | 9 | 27,373 | 25,763 | 6 |
| Large and medium construction equipment | 10,387 | 9,785 | 6 | 20,288 | 19,834 | 2 |
| Compact construction equipment | 3,135 | 2,636 | 19 | 7,085 | 5,929 | 19 |
| Of which fully electric | 537 | 205 | 162 | 736 | 464 | 59 |
| Total orders | 13,522 | 12,421 | 9 | 27,373 | 25,763 | 6 |
| Of which: | ||||||
| Volvo | 5,808 | 6,115 | -5 | 12,891 | 15,276 | -16 |
| SDLG | 7,663 | 6,233 | 23 | 14,375 | 10,347 | 39 |
| Of which in China | 5,990 | 4,510 | 33 | 11,524 | 7,356 | 57 |

| Deliveries | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of construction equipment | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Europe | 3,101 | 4,655 | -33 | 6,151 | 9,039 | -32 |
| North America | 1,899 | 2,650 | -28 | 3,645 | 4,984 | -27 |
| South America | 623 | 645 | -3 | 993 | 1,043 | -5 |
| Asia | 8,884 | 7,939 | 12 | 17,534 | 14,309 | 23 |
| Africa and Oceania | 748 | 1,051 | -29 | 1,388 | 2,033 | -32 |
| Total deliveries | 15,255 | 16,940 | -10 | 29,711 | 31,408 | -5 |
| Large and medium construction equipment | 11,545 | 12,903 | -11 | 22,138 | 23,568 | -6 |
| Compact construction equipment | 3,710 | 4,037 | -8 | 7,573 | 7,840 | -3 |
| Of which fully electric | 569 | 228 | 150 | 801 | 430 | 86 |
| Total deliveries | 15,255 | 16,940 | -10 | 29,711 | 31,408 | -5 |
| Of which: | ||||||
| Volvo | 7,541 | 10,634 | -29 | 15,229 | 20,921 | -27 |
| SDLG | 7,663 | 6,233 | 23 | 14,375 | 10,347 | 39 |
| Of which in China | 5,990 | 4,510 | 33 | 11,524 | 7,356 | 57 |
| Net sales and operating income | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Net sales per geographical region | ||||||
| Europe | 7,544 | 9,413 | -20 | 14,721 | 18,023 | -18 |
| North America | 6,961 | 8,123 | -14 | 13,386 | 14,660 | -9 |
| South America | 1,024 | 1,105 | -7 | 1,784 | 1,864 | -4 |
| Asia | 7,172 | 8,042 | -11 | 14,097 | 15,140 | -7 |
| Africa and Oceania | 1,722 | 2,315 | -26 | 3,312 | 4,421 | -25 |
| Total net sales | 24,423 | 28,999 | -16 | 47,300 | 54,108 | -13 |
| Net sales per product group | ||||||
| Construction equipment | 20,331 | 24,986 | -19 | 39,423 | 46,174 | -15 |
| Services | 4,093 | 4,013 | 2 | 7,877 | 7,934 | -1 |
| Total net sales | 24,423 | 28,999 | -16 | 47,300 | 54,108 | -13 |
| Timing of revenue recognition | ||||||
| Revenue of vehicles and services recognized at the point of delivery | 23,558 | 28,299 | -17 | 45,623 | 52,769 | -14 |
| Revenue of vehicles and services recognized over contract period | 865 | 700 | 24 | 1,676 | 1,339 | 25 |
| Total net sales | 24,423 | 28,999 | -16 | 47,300 | 54,108 | -13 |
| Adjusted operating income ¹ | 3,888 | 5,353 | -27 | 7,571 | 9,940 | -24 |
| Adjustments | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operating income | 3,888 | 5,353 | -27 | 7,571 | 9,940 | -24 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 15.9 | 18.5 | 16.0 | 18.4 | ||
| Operating margin, % | 15.9 | 18.5 | 16.0 | 18.4 |
1 For more information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.
In Q2 2024, net sales amounted to SEK 24,423 M (28,999). Adjusted for currency movements net sales decreased by 16%, of which net sales of machines decreased by 19% while service sales increased by 2%.
Both adjusted and reported operating income amounted to SEK 3,888 M (5,353), corresponding to an operating margin of 15.9% (18.5). For more information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.
Compared with Q2 2023, a negative brand and market mix and lower volumes were partly offset by price realization as well as lower R&D expenses and material costs. Compared with Q2 2023, currency movements had a positive impact of SEK 26 M.
In June, Volvo CE unveiled one of its biggest product renewal launches in the company's history at the Volvo Days customer event in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The launches covered conventional products, products containing new sustainable electric drivelines and supporting infrastructure for charging. In the high volume excavator product segment, a full range of modernized excavators from 14 tons to 50 tons was launched. Extending the range of electric machines the EWR150 Electric, the first of Volvo's electric wheeled excavators, and the L90 Electric and L120 Electric wheel loaders were launched. These new products are scheduled for stepwise introductions over the next 12 months across selected markets and will help Volvo CE to take the next step on the transformation journey.

In Q2, demand for buses continued to improve in many markets, with a particularly strong development for coaches. However, as a consequence of a high order book and the ongoing transformation in Europe, net order intake decreased by 21% compared with Q2 2023. In Q2, orders for 153 electric buses were confirmed.
Deliveries increased by 29% to 1,644 units, from a good development in a majority of the bus markets, particularly in Mexico.
In Q2, net sales increased by 21% to SEK 6,551 M (5,434). Adjusted for currency, net sales increased by 19%, whereof vehicle sales by 22% and service sales by 10%.
Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 554 M (219), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 8.5% (4.0). Adjusted operating income excludes a positive effect of SEK 200 M from the release of a restructuring provision. For more
information on adjusted operating income, please see Note 6.
Adjusted operating income was positively impacted by price realization and higher volumes as well as a favorable market and product mix and the restructuring of the business model in Europe, while industrial efficiency had a negative impact. Compared with Q2 2023, currency movements had a negative impact of SEK 1 M.
Reported operating income amounted to SEK 754 M (219). In Q2, Volvo Buses launched a range of smart safety systems designed to assist drivers and further improve safety for bus occupants as well as other road users, including side collision avoidance and intelligent speed assistance with road sign recognition. These systems are exceeding the latest legal demands in Europe and are available globally.
| Net order intake and deliveries ¹ | Second quarter Change |
First six months | Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of buses | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Total orders | 1,377 | 1,743 | -21 | 2,251 | 3,582 | -37 |
| Of which fully electric | 153 | 317 | -52 | 198 | 365 | -46 |
| Of which hybrids | – | 4 | – | – | 7 | – |
| Total deliveries | 1,644 | 1,277 | 29 | 2,945 | 2,461 | 20 |
| Of which fully electric | 43 | 131 | -67 | 117 | 165 | -29 |
| Of which hybrids | 10 | 52 | -81 | 36 | 96 | -63 |
| Net sales and operating income | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Net sales per geographical region | ||||||
| Europe | 1,495 | 1,968 | -24 | 3,059 | 3,309 | -8 |
| North America | 3,006 | 2,104 | 43 | 5,402 | 3,848 | 40 |
| South America | 617 | 378 | 63 | 1,020 | 678 | 50 |
| Asia | 605 | 363 | 67 | 901 | 728 | 24 |
| Africa and Oceania | 828 | 622 | 33 | 1,342 | 1,138 | 18 |
| Total net sales | 6,551 | 5,434 | 21 | 11,723 | 9,701 | 21 |
| Net sales per product group | ||||||
| Vehicles | 5,059 | 4,080 | 24 | 8,853 | 7,067 | 25 |
| Services | 1,492 | 1,354 | 10 | 2,870 | 2,635 | 9 |
| Total net sales | 6,551 | 5,434 | 21 | 11,723 | 9,701 | 21 |
| Timing of revenue recognition | ||||||
| Revenue of vehicles and services recognized at the point of delivery | 6,229 | 5,210 | 20 | 11,158 | 9,274 | 20 |
| Revenue of vehicles and services recognized over contract period | 322 | 225 | 43 | 566 | 427 | 32 |
| Total net sales | 6,551 | 5,434 | 21 | 11,723 | 9,701 | 21 |
| Adjusted operating income ¹ | 554 | 219 | 153 | 813 | 397 | 105 |
| Adjustments | 200 | - | – | 200 | -1,439 | – |
| Operating income | 754 | 219 | 244 | 1,013 | -1,042 | – |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 8.5 | 4.0 | 6.9 | 4.1 | ||
| Operating margin, % | 11.5 | 4.0 | 8.6 | -10.7 |
1 For more information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.

In Q2, the continued unfavorable business cycle had a negative impact on demand, particularly in the marine leisure market. The marine commercial market was also affected, but to a lesser extent. The industrial off-highway market held up well. Demand for power generation solutions remained on high levels.
In Q2, net order intake decreased by 20% to 6,847 units compared with Q2 2023. Deliveries decreased by 21% to 8,951 units.
Net sales decreased by 4% to SEK 5,216 M (5,416). Adjusted for currency movements, net sales decreased by 3%, of which sales of engines decreased by 7% while sales of services increased by 5%.
Both adjusted and reported operating income amounted to SEK 1,016 M (804), corresponding to an operating margin of 19.5% (14.8). For more information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.
Price realization and a favorable product mix contributed to the result, but this was offset by lower volumes, increased R&D expenses and lower industrial utilization. Compared with Q2 2023, the currency impact on operating income was positive in an amount of SEK 2 M.
In Q2, Volvo Penta advanced its leading technology position in decarbonization solutions with the announcement of an installation of the Inboard Performance System (IPS) in the world's first retrofitted, electric crew transfer vessel (CTV). In addition, Volvo Penta announced an integrated hybrid concept for Danish CTV operator MHO-Co, combining Danfoss drives and machines with Volvo Penta's IPS.
A fully electric 4X4 RoRo tractor, developed in collaboration with the Belgian company MOL, is piloted in DFDS' facilities in the Port of Ghent, Belgium (see image above).
| Net order intake and deliveries | Second quarter | First six months Change |
Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Engines | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Total orders | 6,847 | 8,602 | -20 | 15,897 | 22,091 | -28 |
| Of which fully electric | -5 | 9 | – | 38 | 30 | 27 |
| Total deliveries | 8,951 | 11,261 | -21 | 19,386 | 23,988 | -19 |
| Of which fully electric | 22 | 31 | -29 | 66 | 51 | 29 |
| Net sales and operating income | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Net sales per geographical region | ||||||
| Europe | 2,520 | 2,871 | -12 | 5,144 | 5,843 | -12 |
| North America | 1,062 | 1,054 | 1 | 1,937 | 2,098 | -8 |
| South America | 208 | 186 | 12 | 434 | 349 | 24 |
| Asia | 1,026 | 936 | 10 | 2,151 | 2,003 | 7 |
| Africa and Oceania | 398 | 369 | 8 | 717 | 725 | -1 |
| Total net sales | 5,216 | 5,416 | -4 | 10,383 | 11,019 | -6 |
| Net sales per product group | ||||||
| Engines | 3,640 | 3,897 | -7 | 7,502 | 8,150 | -8 |
| Services | 1,575 | 1,519 | 4 | 2,882 | 2,868 | – |
| Total net sales | 5,216 | 5,416 | -4 | 10,383 | 11,019 | -6 |
| Timing of revenue recognition | ||||||
| Revenue of vehicles and services recognized at the point of delivery | 5,200 | 5,407 | -4 | 10,356 11,009 | -6 | |
| Revenue of vehicles and services recognized over contract period | 16 | 9 | 78 | 27 | 9 | 200 |
| Total net sales | 5,216 | 5,416 | -4 | 10,383 | 11,019 | -6 |
| Adjusted operating income ¹ | 1,016 | 804 | 26 | 2,005 | 2,075 | -3 |
| Adjustments | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operating income | 1,016 | 804 | 26 | 2,005 | 2,075 | -3 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 19.5 | 14.8 | 19.3 | 18.8 | ||
| Operating margin, % | 19.5 | 14.8 | 19.3 | 18.8 |
1 For more information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.

In Q2 2024, Volvo Financial Services continued to grow the credit portfolio and increase earnings. Adjusted for currency, the credit portfolio increased by 13% compared with Q2 2023. The portfolio performance continued to be good, with customer delinquencies trending at low levels, although a return to more average business cycle conditions is visible.
Compared with Q2 2023, new business volume decreased by 5%, when adjusted for currency, reflecting lower deliveries of Group products. The penetration level increased somewhat in a competitive environment.
In Q2, both adjusted and reported operating income increased to SEK 1,028 M (916).
The increase in operating income is primarily a result of continued profitable portfolio growth, which was partly offset by higher credit provisions. Currency movements had a positive impact of SEK 77 M compared with Q2 2023.
Return on equity increased to 12.9% (10.7).
| Financial Services | Second quarter | First six months | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M unless otherwise stated | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Number of financed units, 12 months rolling | 65,044 | 66,867 | ||
| Total penetration rate, 12 months rolling, % ¹ | 28 | 27 | ||
| New retail financing volume, SEK billion | 27.7 | 29.2 | 51.6 | 54.3 |
| Credit portfolio net, SEK billion | 271 | 251 | ||
| Credit provision expenses ² | 286 | 107 | 534 | 268 |
| Adjusted operating income ³ | 1,028 | 916 | 2,037 | 1,787 |
| Adjustments ³ | – | – | – | – |
| Operating income | 1,028 | 916 | 2,037 | 1,787 |
| Credit reserves ², % of credit portfolio | 1.33 | 2.69 | ||
| Return on equity ², 12 months rolling, % | 12.9 | 10.7 |
1 Share of unit sales financed by Volvo Financial Services in relation to the total number of units sold by the Volvo Group in markets where financial services are offered.
2 2023 included Russian and Belarus operations, which were divested in Q3 2023.
3 For more information on adjustments, please see note 6.
| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT - SECOND QUARTER | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Operations | Financial Services | Eliminations | Volvo Group | |||||
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net sales¹ | 134,715 | 135,991 | 6,801 | 5,851 | -1,268 | -1,156 | 140,249 140,685 | |
| Cost of sales¹ | -96,974 | -98,894 | -4,683 | -4,028 | 1,400 | 1,284 -100,257 -101,637 | ||
| Gross income | 37,742 | 37,097 | 2,118 | 1,823 | 132 | 128 | 39,992 | 39,048 |
| Research and development expenses | -8,216 | -6,819 | – | – | – | – | -8,216 | -6,819 |
| Selling expenses | -7,987 | -7,482 | -855 | -847 | – | – | -8,841 | -8,329 |
| Administrative expenses | -1,984 | -1,854 | -4 | -4 | – | – | -1,988 | -1,858 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 216 | -6,822 | -232 | -51 | – | – | -16 | -6,873 |
| Income/loss from investments in joint | ||||||||
| ventures and associated companies | -605 | -578 | – | – | – | – | -605 | -578 |
| Income/loss from other investments | 13 | 4 | – | -5 | – | – | 13 | -2 |
| Operating income | 19,179 | 13,545 | 1,028 | 916 | 132 | 128 | 20,339 | 14,589 |
| Interest income and similar credits | 678 | 700 | – | – | -132 | -128 | 546 | 572 |
| Interest expenses and similar charges¹ | -370 | -390 | – | – | – | – | -370 | -390 |
| Other financial income and expenses | 19 | -362 | – | – | – | – | 19 | -362 |
| Income after financial items | 19,506 | 13,493 | 1,028 | 916 | – | – | 20,534 | 14,409 |
| Income taxes | -4,664 | -3,360 | -287 | -230 | – | – | -4,952 | -3,591 |
| Income for the period * | 14,842 | 10,133 | 741 | 686 | – | – | 15,583 | 10,819 |
| * Attributable to: | ||||||||
| Owners of AB Volvo | 15,551 | 10,770 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 32 | 49 | ||||||
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | 7.65 | 5.30 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | 7.65 | 5.30 | ||||||
| Key ratios, % | ||||||||
| Gross margin | 28.0 | 27.3 | 28.5 | 27.6 | ||||
| Research and development expenses as % | ||||||||
| of net sales | 6.1 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 4.8 | ||||
| Selling expenses as % of net sales | 5.9 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 5.9 | ||||
| Administrative expenses as % of net sales | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | ||||
| Operating margin | 14.2 | 10.0 | 14.5 | 10.3 |
1 As from 2024, elimination of internal interest income related to internal funding from Volvo Treasury AB to Financial Services is reclassified from finance net to gross income. The comparative figures in the financial statements for 2023 have been restated accordingly, impacting operating income positively with SEK 128 M in Q2 2023. The effect on key ratios is insignificant.
| CONSOLIDATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - SECOND QUARTER | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 |
| Income for the period | 15,583 | 10,819 |
| Items that will not be reclassified to income statement: | ||
| Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | -1,637 | 727 |
| Remeasurements of holding of shares at fair value | – | 9 |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income statement: | ||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | -1,963 | 3,675 |
| Share of OCI related to joint ventures and associated companies | -99 | 428 |
| Accumulated exchange differences reversed to income | -1 | – |
| Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes | -3,699 | 4,838 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period * | 11,883 | 15,657 |
| * Attributable to: | ||
| Owners of AB Volvo | 11,863 | 15,633 |
| Non-controlling interest | 21 | 24 |
| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT - FIRST SIX MONTHS | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Operations | Financial Services | Eliminations | Volvo Group | |||||
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net sales¹ | 260,879 | 263,108 | 13,334 | 11,221 | -2,787 | -2,341 | 271,426 271,988 | |
| Cost of sales¹ | -188,541 -192,495 | -9,136 | -7,605 | 3,025 | 2,626 -194,652 -197,474 | |||
| Gross income | 72,338 | 70,613 | 4,198 | 3,616 | 238 | 285 | 76,774 | 74,514 |
| Research and development expenses | -15,547 | -13,310 | – | – | – | – | -15,547 -13,310 | |
| Selling expenses | -15,765 | -14,596 | -1,694 | -1,627 | – | – | -17,459 -16,224 | |
| Administrative expenses | -3,944 | -3,514 | -8 | -7 | – | – | -3,952 | -3,521 |
| Other operating income and expenses | -125 | -8,663 | -459 | -189 | – | – | -584 | -8,853 |
| Income/loss from investments in joint ventures and associated companies |
-746 | -749 | – | – | – | – | -746 | -749 |
| Income/loss from other investments | 13 | 4 | – | -5 | – | – | 13 | -2 |
| Operating income | 36,223 | 29,783 | 2,037 | 1,787 | 238 | 285 | 38,498 | 31,856 |
| Interest income and similar credits | 1,670 | 1,429 | – | – | -238 | -285 | 1,432 | 1,144 |
| Interest expenses and similar charges¹ | -734 | -861 | – | – | – | – | -734 | -861 |
| Other financial income and expenses | -219 | -932 | – | – | – | – | -219 | -932 |
| Income after financial items | 36,940 | 29,419 | 2,037 | 1,787 | – | – | 38,977 | 31,206 |
| Income taxes | -8,711 | -6,974 | -580 | -479 | – | – | -9,291 | -7,453 |
| Income for the period * | 28,229 | 22,445 | 1,457 | 1,308 | – | – | 29,686 | 23,753 |
| * Attributable to: | ||||||||
| Owners of AB Volvo | 29,631 | 23,680 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 55 | 73 | ||||||
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | 14.57 | 11.65 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | 14.57 | 11.65 | ||||||
| Key ratios, % | ||||||||
| Gross margin | 27.7 | 26.8 | 28.2 | 27.3 | ||||
| Research and development expenses as % | ||||||||
| of net sales | 6.0 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 4.9 | ||||
| Selling expenses as % of net sales | 6.0 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.0 | ||||
| Administrative expenses as % of net sales | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 | ||||
| Operating margin | 13.9 | 11.3 | 14.2 | 11.6 |
1 As from 2024, elimination of internal interest income related to internal funding from Volvo Treasury AB to Financial Services is reclassified from finance net to gross income. The comparative figures in the financial statements for 2023 have been restated accordingly, impacting operating income positively with SEK 285 M for the first six months, 2023. The effect on key ratios is insignificant.
| CONSOLIDATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - FIRST SIX MONTHS | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 |
| Income for the period | 29,686 | 23,753 |
| Items that will not be reclassified to income statement: | ||
| Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | -1,183 | -17 |
| Remeasurements of holding of shares at fair value | -7 | 10 |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income statement: | ||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 2,320 | 3,743 |
| Share of OCI related to joint ventures and associated companies | 658 | 544 |
| Accumulated translation difference reversed to income | -1 | – |
| Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes | 1,786 | 4,281 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period * | 31,472 | 28,033 |
| * Attributable to: | ||
| Owners of AB Volvo | 31,300 | 27,973 |
| Non-controlling interest | 172 | 60 |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Operations | Financial Services | Eliminations | Volvo Group | |||||
| SEK M | Jun 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
Jun 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
Jun 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
Jun 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
| Assets | ||||||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||||
| Intangible assets | 43,245 | 42,378 | 150 | 135 | – | – | 43,396 | 42,512 |
| Tangible assets | ||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 73,625 | 68,393 | 55 | 56 | – | – | 73,680 | 68,449 |
| Assets under operating leases | 35,656 | 35,154 | 21,616 | 21,318 | -15,355 -14,562 | 41,916 | 41,910 | |
| Financial assets | ||||||||
| Investments in joint ventures and | ||||||||
| associated companies | 22,335 | 19,158 | – | – | – | – | 22,335 | 19,158 |
| Other shares and participations | 911 | 862 | 18 | 18 | – | – | 929 | 881 |
| Non-current customer-financing | ||||||||
| receivables | 1,561 | 1,605 127,412 121,987 | -1,926 | -1,954 127,047 121,638 | ||||
| Net pension assets | 1,961 | 2,039 | – | – | – | – | 1,961 | 2,039 |
| Non-current interest-bearing receivables | 4,083 | 3,405 | – | 950 | -1,220 | -950 | 2,863 | 3,405 |
| Other non-current receivables | 6,272 | 6,431 | 311 | 283 | -211 | -197 | 6,371 | 6,518 |
| Deferred tax assets | 14,501 | 14,142 | 2,086 | 2,044 | – | – | 16,587 | 16,186 |
| Total non-current assets | 204,150 | 193,566 | 151,648 146,791 | -18,713 | -17,662 337,086 322,695 | |||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Inventories | 86,404 | 75,958 | 1,078 | 904 | – | – | 87,482 | 76,863 |
| Current receivables | ||||||||
| Customer-financing receivables | 972 | 1,027 122,046 110,822 | -1,632 | -1,284 121,386 110,565 | ||||
| Tax assets | 4,612 | 1,329 | 742 | 895 | – | – | 5,354 | 2,223 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 2,192 | 2,784 | 25 | – | -43 | -19 | 2,174 | 2,765 |
| Internal funding | 1,632 | 10,680 | – | – | -1,632 -10,680 | – | – | |
| Accounts receivable | 44,062 | 41,383 | 1,833 | 1,827 | – | – | 45,895 | 43,210 |
| Other receivables | 22,970 | 22,173 | 2,586 | 3,283 | -4,916 | -5,084 | 20,641 | 20,372 |
| Marketable securities | 193 | 89 | – | – | – | – | 193 | 89 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 62,831 | 78,858 | 5,373 | 5,785 | -1,301 | -1,318 | 66,902 | 83,326 |
| Assets held for sale | 11,724 | 11,960 | – | – | – | – | 11,724 | 11,960 |
| Total current assets | 237,592 | 246,241 | 133,684 123,516 | -9,523 -18,384 | 361,752 351,373 | |||
| Total assets | 441,742 439,807 | 285,331 270,307 | -28,236 -36,046 698,838 674,068 | |||||
| Equity and liabilities | ||||||||
| Equity attributable to owners of AB Volvo | 149,804 156,171 | 22,816 | 21,620 | – | – 172,620 177,791 | |||
| Non-controlling interest | 3,120 | 2,948 | – | – | – | – | 3,120 | 2,948 |
| Total equity | 152,924 | 159,119 | 22,816 | 21,620 | – | – | 175,740 180,739 | |
| Non-current provisions | ||||||||
| Provisions for post-employment benefits | ||||||||
| 12,642 | 11,138 | 81 | 81 | – | – | 12,724 | 11,219 | |
| Other provisions | 12,873 | 12,902 | 70 | 76 | – | – | 12,943 | |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||
| Bond loans | 108,555 | 96,970 | – | – | – | – 108,555 | ||
| Other loans | 27,141 | 23,779 | 17,553 | 19,352 | -1,577 | -1,599 | 43,117 | |
| Internal funding | -123,776 -109,059 114,987 112,231 | 8,789 | -3,173 | – | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 2,286 | 2,486 | 2,106 | 2,238 | – | – | 4,391 | |
| Other liabilities | 51,884 | 49,600 | 1,838 | 1,701 | -10,614 | -9,759 | 43,108 | |
| Current provisions | 19,401 | 19,609 | 46 | 14 | – | – | 19,447 | 12,979 96,970 41,532 – 4,725 41,542 19,623 |
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Bond loans | 45,614 | 46,641 | – | – | – | – | 45,614 | |
| Other loans | 51,630 | 40,804 | 11,666 | 11,861 | -967 | -1,017 | 62,329 | |
| Internal funding | -89,840 | -79,494 103,951 | 89,985 | -14,112 -10,491 | – | |||
| Trade payables | 83,172 | 81,883 | 549 | 1,103 | – | – | 83,722 | |
| Tax liabilities | 6,250 | 4,140 | 904 | 947 | – | – | 7,154 | |
| Other liabilities | 72,383 | 71,130 | 8,763 | 9,095 | -9,754 -10,007 | 71,392 | ||
| Liabilities held for sale | 8,602 | 8,157 | – | – | – | – | 8,602 | 46,641 51,648 – 82,987 5,087 70,218 8,157 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 441,742 439,807 | 285,331 270,307 | -28,236 -36,046 698,838 674,068 | |||||
| Key ratios, % | ||||||||
| Equity ratio | 34.6 | 36.2 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 25.1 | |||
| Equity attributable to owners of AB Volvo, | ||||||||
| per share in SEK | 84.9 | |||||||
| Return on operating capital ¹ | 83.9 | 71.3 | ||||||
| Return on capital employed ¹ | 41.3 | 36.7 | 26.8 87.4 |
| Net financial position excl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities |
Industrial Operations | Volvo Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK bn | Jun 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
Jun 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
| Non-current interest-bearing assets | ||||
| Non-current customer-financing receivables | – | – | 127.0 | 121.6 |
| Non-current interest-bearing receivables | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Current interest-bearing assets | ||||
| Customer-financing receivables | – | – | 121.4 | 110.6 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Internal funding | 1.6 | 10.7 | – | – |
| Marketable securities | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 62.8 | 78.9 | 66.9 | 83.3 |
| Assets held for sale | – | – | – | – |
| Total interest-bearing financial assets | 70.9 | 95.8 | 320.6 | 321.8 |
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | ||||
| Bond loans | -108.6 | -97.0 | -108.6 | -97.0 |
| Other loans | -21.5 | -18.4 | -37.5 | -36.2 |
| Internal funding | 123.8 | 109.1 | – | – |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | ||||
| Bond loans | -45.6 | -46.6 | -45.6 | -46.6 |
| Other loans | -49.6 | -38.9 | -60.3 | -49.8 |
| Internal funding | 89.8 | 79.5 | – | – |
| Liabilities held for sale | – | – | – | – |
| Total interest-bearing financial liabilities excl. lease liabilities | -11.6 | -12.4 | -252.0 | -229.6 |
| Net financial position excl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities | 59.3 | 83.4 | 68.6 | 92.2 |
| Provisions for post-employment benefits and lease liabilities, net | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Operations | Volvo Group | |||
| Jun 30 | Dec 31 | Jun 30 | Dec 31 | |
| SEK bn | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | -5.6 | -5.3 | -5.6 | -5.3 |
| Current lease liabilities | -2.1 | -1.9 | -2.1 | -1.9 |
| Provisions for post-employment benefits, net | -10.7 | -9.1 | -10.8 | -9.2 |
| Liabilities held for sale | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.4 |
| Provisions for post-employment benefits and lease liabilities, net | -18.7 | -16.7 | -18.8 | -16.8 |
| Net financial position incl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities | Industrial Operations | Volvo Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK bn | Jun 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
Jun 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2023 |
| Net financial position excl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities | 59.3 | 83.4 | 68.6 | 92.2 |
| Provisions for post-employment benefits and lease liabilities, net | -18.7 | -16.7 | -18.8 | -16.8 |
| Net financial position incl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities | 40.6 | 66.7 | 49.9 | 75.4 |
| Changes in net financial position, industrial operations |
Second quarter |
First six months |
|---|---|---|
| SEK bn | 2024 | 2024 |
| Net financial position excl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities at the end of previous period |
88.7 | 83.4 |
| Operating cash flow | 9.1 | 18.0 |
| Investments and divestments of shares, net | -0.5 | -3.4 |
| Acquired and divested operations, net | 0.1 | -2.2 |
| Capital injections to/from Financial Services | -0.1 | 0.3 |
| Currency effect | -0.5 | 1.1 |
| Dividend to owners of AB Volvo | -36.6 | -36.6 |
| Dividend to non-controlling interest | – | – |
| Other changes | -0.8 | -1.2 |
| Net financial position excl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities at the end of period | 59.3 | 59.3 |
| Provisions for post-employment benefits and lease liabilities at the end of previous period | -16.9 | -16.7 |
| Pension payments, included in operating cash flow | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Remeasurements of defined post-employment benefits | -2.0 | -1.5 |
| Service costs and other pension costs | -0.4 | -0.6 |
| Investments, remeasurements and amortizations of lease contracts | 0.1 | -0.1 |
| Currency effect | 0.1 | -0.5 |
| Other changes | – | -0.4 |
| Provisions for post-employment benefits and lease liabilities at the end of period | -18.7 | -18.7 |
| Net financial position incl. post-employment benefits and lease liabilities at the end of period | 40.6 | 40.6 |
| CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Equity attributable to owners of AB Volvo |
Non-controlling interest |
Total equity | |||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | 162,717 | 3,519 | 166,236 | |||||||
| Income for the period | 49,825 | 107 | 49,932 | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | -6,094 | -191 | -6,285 | |||||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 43,731 | -84 | 43,647 | |||||||
| Dividend | -28,468 | -457 | -28,926 | |||||||
| Changes in non-controlling interests | – | -29 | -29 | |||||||
| Other changes | -189 | – | -189 | |||||||
| Transactions with shareholders | -28,658 | -486 | -29,143 | |||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 177,791 | 2,948 | 180,739 | |||||||
| Income for the period | 29,631 | 55 | 29,686 | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 1,669 | 117 | 1,786 | |||||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 31,300 | 172 | 31,472 | |||||||
| Dividend | -36,602 | – | -36,602 | |||||||
| Changes in non-controlling interests | – | – | – | |||||||
| Other changes | 132 | – | 132 | |||||||
| Transactions with shareholders | -36,470 | – | -36,470 | |||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 172,620 | 3,120 | 175,740 |
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT - SECOND QUARTER | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Operations | Financial Services | Eliminations | Volvo Group | ||||||
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating activities | |||||||||
| Operating income | 19,179 | 13,545 | 1,028 | 916 | 132 | 128 | 20,339 | 14,589 | |
| Amortization intangible assets | 1,111 | 746 | 10 | 8 | – | – | 1,121 | 753 | |
| Depreciation tangible assets | 2,233 | 2,120 | 6 | 5 | – | – | 2,240 | 2,126 | |
| Depreciation leasing vehicles | 1,040 | 1,139 | 1,308 | 1,272 | – | – | 2,348 | 2,411 | |
| Other non-cash items | -392 | 6,840 | 311 | 257 | – | – | -81 | 7,097 | |
| Total change in working capital whereof | -7,176 | -4,927 | -7,041 -13,241 | 124 | -233 | -14,093 -18,401 | |||
| Change in accounts receivables | -1,372 | 86 | -46 | -235 | – | – | -1,418 | -149 | |
| Change in customer-financing receivables | 9 | 12 | -5,499 -12,039 | 218 | -172 | -5,272 -12,199 | |||
| Change in inventories | -1,074 | -4,828 | 9 | -57 | – | – | -1,065 | -4,885 | |
| Change in trade payables | -1,715 | 1,009 | -621 | -147 | – | – | -2,336 | 862 | |
| Change in vehicles on operating lease and assets for service solutions¹ |
-282 | -142 | -1,052 | -1,471 | -13 | -15 | -1,346 | -1,628 | |
| Other changes in working capital | -2,742 | -1,064 | 168 | 708 | -81 | -45 | -2,656 | -401 | |
| Dividends received from joint ventures and associated companies |
152 | 108 | – | – | – | – | 152 | 108 | |
| Interest and similar items received | 716 | 791 | – | – | -132 | -128 | 584 | 663 | |
| Interest and similar items paid | -338 | -409 | – | – | 13 | -14 | -324 | -423 | |
| Other financial items | -118 | -130 | – | – | – | – | -118 | -130 | |
| Income taxes paid | -3,972 | -3,941 | -390 | -383 | – | – | -4,362 | -4,324 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 12,435 | 15,882 | -4,767 | -11,165 | 138 | -247 | 7,805 | 4,470 | |
| Investing activities | |||||||||
| Investments in intangible assets | -693 | -1,212 | -20 | -20 | – | – | -714 | -1,232 | |
| Investments in tangible assets | -2,759 | -2,619 | -1 | -4 | – | – | -2,760 | -2,623 | |
| Disposals of in-/tangible assets | 78 | 502 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 81 | 503 | |
| Operating cash flow | 9,060 | 12,553 | -4,785 | -11,188 | 138 | -247 | 4,413 | 1,118 | |
| Investments of shares | -515 | -271 | |||||||
| Divestment of shares | 6 | 8 | |||||||
| Acquired operations | -77 | 358 | |||||||
| Divested operations | 160 | – | |||||||
| Interest-bearing receivables incl. marketable securities |
-25 | -106 | |||||||
| Cash flow after net investments | 3,962 | 1,107 | |||||||
| Financing activities | |||||||||
| New borrowings | 88,408 | 64,843 | |||||||
| Repayments of borrowings | -79,368 -58,976 | ||||||||
| Dividend to owners of AB Volvo | -36,602 -28,468 | ||||||||
| Dividend to non-controlling interest | – | – | |||||||
| -16 | -31 | ||||||||
| Other Change in cash and cash equivalents excl. |
|||||||||
| exchange rate changes Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and |
-23,617 | ||||||||
| cash equivalents | -744 | ||||||||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of quarter |
-24,360 -20,359 91,263 |
-21,525 1,166 84,178 |
1 As from 2024, change in vehicles on operating lease and assets for service solutions is presented separately in the cash flow statement. The comparative figures for 2023 have been restated.
| Industrial Operations | Financial Services | Eliminations | Volvo Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M Operating activities |
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Operating income | 36,223 | 29,783 | 2,037 | 1,787 | 238 | 285 | 38,498 | 31,856 |
| Amortization intangible assets | 1,881 | 1,486 | 16 | 16 | – | – | 1,897 | 1,502 |
| Depreciation tangible assets | 4,365 | 4,188 | 13 | 10 | – | – | 4,378 | 4,199 |
| Depreciation leasing vehicles | 2,012 | 2,214 | 2,588 | 2,484 | – | – | 4,600 | 4,698 |
| Other non-cash items | -28 | 8,700 | 525 | 486 | – | -1 | 497 | 9,184 |
| Total change in working capital whereof | -10,995 | -12,665 | -13,074 -24,596 | 20 | -495 | -24,048 -37,757 | ||
| Change in accounts receivables | -418 | 99 | 6 | -360 | – | – | -413 | -262 |
| Change in customer-financing receivables | 40 | 71 | -10,597 -23,141 | 157 | -369 | -10,400 -23,440 | ||
| Change in inventories | -7,191 | -14,034 | -129 | -3 | – | – | -7,320 -14,037 | |
| Change in trade payables | -565 | 2,909 | -590 | -140 | – | – | -1,155 | 2,769 |
| Change in vehicles on operating lease and assets for service solutions¹ |
-345 | -322 | -2,160 | -2,160 | 36 | -4 | -2,469 | -2,485 |
| Other changes in working capital | -2,516 | -1,388 | 396 | 1,208 | -172 | -122 | -2,292 | -302 |
| Dividends received from joint ventures and associated companies |
152 | 108 | – | – | – | – | 152 | 108 |
| Interest and similar items received | 1,709 | 1,515 | – | – | -238 | -285 | 1,471 | 1,230 |
| Interest and similar items paid | -605 | -1,029 | – | – | -14 | 7 | -618 | -1,022 |
| Other financial items | -256 | -157 | – | – | – | – | -256 | -157 |
| Income taxes paid | -9,560 | -9,543 | -690 | -668 | – | – | -10,250 -10,212 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 24,900 | 24,599 | -8,585 -20,481 | 7 | -490 | 16,321 | 3,629 | |
| Investing activities | ||||||||
| Investments in intangible assets | -1,828 | -2,527 | -31 | -28 | – | – | -1,860 | -2,556 |
| Investments in tangible assets | -5,270 | -5,083 | -2 | -7 | – | – | -5,272 | -5,089 |
| Disposals of in-/tangible assets | 155 | 567 | 5 | 2 | – | – | 160 | 569 |
| Operating cash flow | 17,956 | 17,556 | -8,613 -20,514 | 7 | -490 | 9,350 | -3,447 | |
| Investments of shares | -3,455 | -944 | ||||||
| Divestments of shares | 8 | 8 | ||||||
| Acquired operations | -2,525 | 350 | ||||||
| Divested operations | 331 | 196 | ||||||
| Interest-bearing receivables incl. marketable securities |
-317 | -182 | ||||||
| Cash flow after net investments | 3,392 | -4,019 | ||||||
| Financing activities | ||||||||
| New borrowings | 151,169 109,570 | |||||||
| Repayments of borrowings | -135,700 -98,500 | |||||||
| Dividend to owners of AB Volvo | -36,602 -28,468 | |||||||
| Dividend to non-controlling interest | – | – | ||||||
| Other | 25 | -27 | ||||||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents excl. exchange rate changes |
-17,716 -21,445 | |||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
1,292 | 1,378 | ||||||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -16,424 -20,067 | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of | 83,326 | 83,886 | ||||||
| period |
1 As from 2024, change in vehicles on operating lease and assets for service solutions is presented separately in the cash flow statement. The comparative figures for 2023 have been restated.
| Income Statements, Volvo Group | First six months |
First six months |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M unless otherwise stated | 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net sales | 140,249 | 131,177 147,988 132,275 140,685 | 271,426 | 271,988 | |||
| Cost of sales | -100,257 -94,395 -109,188 -95,751 -101,637 -194,652 | -197,474 | |||||
| Gross income | 39,992 | 36,781 38,800 | 36,524 | 39,048 | 76,774 | 74,514 | |
| Research and development expenses | -8,216 | -7,332 | -7,029 | -6,305 | -6,819 | -15,547 | -13,310 |
| Selling expenses | -8,841 | -8,617 | -9,249 | -8,202 | -8,329 | -17,459 | -16,224 |
| Administrative expenses | -1,988 | -1,964 | -2,149 | -1,686 | -1,858 | -3,952 | -3,521 |
| Other operating income and expenses | -16 | -567 | -2,247 | -1,180 | -6,873 | -584 | -8,853 |
| Income/loss from investments in joint ventures and associated companies |
-605 | -142 | -1,154 | -665 | -578 | -746 | -749 |
| Income/loss from other investments | 13 | – | 10 | -22 | -2 | 13 | -2 |
| Operating income | 20,339 | 18,159 | 16,982 | 18,464 | 14,589 | 38,498 | 31,856 |
| Interest income and similar credits | 546 | 885 | 890 | 656 | 572 | 1,432 | 1,144 |
| Interest expenses and similar charges | -370 | -364 | -406 | -417 | -390 | -734 | -861 |
| Other financial income and expenses | 19 | -238 | -582 | -67 | -362 | -219 | -932 |
| Income after financial items | 20,534 | 18,442 | 16,884 | 18,636 | 14,409 | 38,977 | 31,206 |
| Income taxes | -4,952 | -4,339 | -4,798 | -4,543 | -3,591 | -9,291 | -7,453 |
| Income for the period * | 15,583 | 14,103 | 12,086 | 14,093 | 10,819 | 29,686 | 23,753 |
| * Attributable to: | |||||||
| Owners of AB Volvo | 15,551 | 14,080 | 12,053 | 14,092 | 10,770 | 29,631 | 23,680 |
| Non-controlling interest | 32 | 23 | 33 | 1 | 49 | 55 | 73 |
| Key ratios, Volvo Group, % | |||||||
| Gross margin | 28.5 | 28.0 | 26.1 | 27.5 | 27.6 | 28.2 | 27.3 |
| Research and development expenses as % of net sales | 5.9 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Selling expenses as % of net sales | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Administrative expenses as % of net sales | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Operating margin | 14.5 | 13.8 | 11.4 | 13.8 | 10.3 | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Key ratios, Industrial Operations, % | |||||||
| Gross margin | 28.0 | 27.4 | 25.7 | 27.0 | 27.3 | 27.7 | 26.8 |
| Research and development expenses as % of net sales | 6.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Selling expenses as % of net sales | 5.9 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Administrative expenses as % of net sales | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Operating margin | 14.2 | 13.5 | 11.1 | 13.7 | 10.0 | 13.9 | 11.3 |
| EBITDA margin, Industrial Operations | |||||||
| Operating income | 19,179 | 17,044 | 15,887 | 17,393 | 13,545 | 36,223 | 29,783 |
| Amortization product and software development | 821 | 736 | 781 | 704 | 709 | 1,557 | 1,404 |
| Amortization other intangible assets | 290 | 34 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 324 | 82 |
| Depreciation tangible assets | 3,274 | 3,103 | 3,407 | 3,314 | 3,259 | 6,377 | 6,402 |
| Total depreciation and amortization | 4,385 | 3,873 | 4,228 | 4,057 | 4,006 | 8,257 | 7,888 |
| Operating income before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) |
23,563 | 20,917 | 20,115 | 21,450 | 17,551 | 44,481 | 37,671 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 17.5 | 16.6 | 14.1 | 16.9 | 12.9 | 17.1 | 14.3 |
| Net capitalization of research and development | |||||||
| Capitalization | 648 | 1,101 | 1,314 | 1,022 | 1,166 | 1,749 | 2,374 |
| Amortization | -786 | -701 | -696 | -665 | -670 | -1,487 | -1,327 |
| Net capitalization and amortization | -138 | 400 | 617 | 357 | 496 | 262 | 1,047 |
| Return on operating capital, Industrial Operations, %¹ | 83.9 | 75.2 | 71.3 | 66.0 | 58.4 | ||
| Return on capital employed, Industrial Operations, %¹ | 41.3 | 37.7 | 36.7 | 33.7 | 30.2 |
1 12 months rolling.
| 6,801 -1,268 |
6,532 -1,519 |
134,715 126,163 142,941 127,220 135,991 6,542 -1,495 |
6,249 -1,195 |
5,851 -1,156 |
260,879 13,334 -2,787 |
-2,341 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263,108 11,221 |
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| -1,280 | -1,348 | -1,219 | -1,236 | -2,542 | -2,431 | |
| 4,657 | 4,281 | 5,448 | 3,954 | 3,629 | 8,938 | 7,407 |
| 5,216 | 5,168 | 5,031 | 4,956 | 5,416 | 10,383 | 11,019 |
| 6,551 | 5,173 | 7,336 | 5,386 | 5,434 | 11,723 | 9,701 |
| 24,423 | 22,877 | 26,578 | 24,296 | 28,999 | 47,300 | 54,108 |
| 95,132 | 89,946 | 99,896 | 89,848 | 93,748 | 185,078 | 183,304 |
| 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| First six months |
First six months |
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| -1,263 |
| Operating income | First six months |
First six months |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Trucks | 13,391 | 13,073 | 13,691 | 13,397 | 8,950 | 26,465 | 21,804 |
| Construction Equipment | 3,888 | 3,683 | 2,710 | 3,733 | 5,353 | 7,571 | 9,940 |
| Buses | 754 | 259 | 323 | 340 | 219 | 1,013 | -1,042 |
| Volvo Penta | 1,016 | 988 | 365 | 790 | 804 | 2,005 | 2,075 |
| Group Functions & Other | 117 | -947 | -1,232 | -878 | -1,783 | -830 | -3,008 |
| Eliminations | 13 | -13 | 30 | 11 | 3 | – | 15 |
| Industrial Operations | 19,179 | 17,044 | 15,887 | 17,393 | 13,545 | 36,223 | 29,783 |
| Financial Services | 1,028 | 1,009 | 1,005 | 927 | 916 | 2,037 | 1,787 |
| Eliminations | 132 | 106 | 90 | 144 | 128 | 238 | 285 |
| Volvo Group operating income | 20,339 | 18,159 | 16,982 | 18,464 | 14,589 | 38,498 | 31,856 |
| Adjusted operating income ¹ | First six months |
First six months |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Trucks | 13,251 | 13,073 | 13,691 | 14,038 | 14,950 | 26,325 | 27,665 |
| Construction Equipment | 3,888 | 3,683 | 3,320 | 3,733 | 5,353 | 7,571 | 9,940 |
| Buses | 554 | 259 | 323 | 340 | 219 | 813 | 397 |
| Volvo Penta | 1,016 | 988 | 365 | 790 | 804 | 2,005 | 2,075 |
| Group Functions & Other | -436 | -947 | -352 | -860 | -513 | -1,383 | -1,738 |
| Eliminations | 13 | -13 | 30 | 11 | 3 | – | 15 |
| Industrial Operations | 18,286 | 17,044 | 17,377 | 18,051 | 20,815 | 35,330 | 38,353 |
| Financial Services | 1,028 | 1,009 | 1,005 | 1,062 | 916 | 2,037 | 1,787 |
| Eliminations | 132 | 106 | 90 | 144 | 128 | 238 | 285 |
| Volvo Group adjusted operating income | 19,446 | 18,159 | 18,472 | 19,258 | 21,859 | 37,605 | 40,426 |
1 For more information on adjusted operating income, please see note 6.
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| Operating margin | First six months |
First six months |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Trucks | 14.1 | 14.5 | 13.7 | 14.9 | 9.5 | 14.3 | 11.9 |
| Construction Equipment | 15.9 | 16.1 | 10.2 | 15.4 | 18.5 | 16.0 | 18.4 |
| Buses | 11.5 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 8.6 | -10.7 |
| Volvo Penta | 19.5 | 19.1 | 7.3 | 15.9 | 14.8 | 19.3 | 18.8 |
| Industrial Operations | 14.2 | 13.5 | 11.1 | 13.7 | 10.0 | 13.9 | 11.3 |
| Volvo Group | 14.5 | 13.8 | 11.4 | 13.8 | 10.3 | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Adjusted operating margin | First six months |
First six months |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Trucks | 13.9 | 14.5 | 13.7 | 15.6 | 15.9 | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Construction Equipment | 15.9 | 16.1 | 12.5 | 15.4 | 18.5 | 16.0 | 18.4 |
| Buses | 8.5 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| Volvo Penta | 19.5 | 19.1 | 7.3 | 15.9 | 14.8 | 19.3 | 18.8 |
| Industrial Operations | 13.6 | 13.5 | 12.2 | 14.2 | 15.3 | 13.5 | 14.6 |
| Volvo Group adjusted operating margin | 13.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 14.4 | 15.4 | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Share data | First six months |
First six months |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Earnings per share, SEK ¹ | 7.65 | 6.92 | 5.93 | 6.93 | 5.30 | 14.57 | 11.65 |
| Earnings per share, SEK ¹, 12 months rolling | 27.43 | 25.07 | 24.50 | 21.84 | 19.15 | 26.22 | 20.24 |
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | 7.65 | 6.92 | 5.93 | 6.93 | 5.30 | 14.57 | 11.65 |
| Number of outstanding shares in millions | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 |
| Average number of shares before dilution in millions | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 |
| Average number of shares after dilution in millions | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 | 2,033 |
| Number of own shares in millions | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Average number of own shares in millions | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Earnings per share are calculated as Income for the period (excl. Non-controlling interest) divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
The Volvo Group applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the EU. The accounting policies and definitions are consistently applied with those described in the Volvo Group Annual Report 2023 (available at www.volvogroup.com). There are no new accounting policies
applicable from 2024 that materially affects the Volvo Group.
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Reporting for legal entities.
Each of the Volvo Group's Business Areas and Truck Divisions monitors and manages risks in its operations. In addition, the Volvo Group utilizes a centralized Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) reporting process, which is a systematic and structured framework for reporting and reviewing risk assessments and mitigations as well as for follow-up on identified risks.
The ERM process classifies Volvo Group risks into five categories: Macro and market related risks – such as cyclical nature of the commercial vehicles industry, intense competition, extensive government regulations, political and social uncertainty;
Operational risks – such as transformation and technology risk, new business models, risks related to industrial operations including supply chain, reliance on suppliers and materials, cost inflation and price increases, information security and digital infrastructure, strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and divestments as well as residual value commitments;
Climate and people risks – such as climate, people and culture as well as human rights;
Compliance risks – such as data protection laws, protection and maintenance of intangible assets, legal proceedings and corruption and competition law; and
Financial risks – such as insurance coverage, credit risk, pension commitments, interest-rates and currency fluctuations, liquidity risk, as well as impairment on goodwill and other intangible assets.
For a more elaborate description of these risks, please refer to the Risk Management section on pages 82-88 in the Volvo Group Annual Report 2023.
Short-term risks, when applicable, are also described in the respective segment section of this report.
Our ability to deliver according to market demand depends significantly on obtaining a timely and adequate supply of materials, components and other vital services, as well as on our ability to properly utilize the capacity in the Group's different production and services facilities. At present, our supply chain and industrial system are strained in many areas due to e.g. shortages of labor, materials and components, and transport services. Further strains on the supply chain may also evolve from other events, including financial distress of suppliers and consequences of the war in Ukraine and other geopolitical events. There might be supply chain disturbances and stoppages in production going forward. Such disturbances could lead to higher costs and
interruptions in production and delivery of Group products and services, that could have a material negative impact on the Group's financial performance.
The Group might experience higher input costs from increased prices on e.g. purchased material, freight and energy as well as higher labor costs. If the Group is unable to compensate for the higher input costs through increased prices on products and services sold, this could have a negative impact on the Group's financial performance.
Due to the prevailing business model in the construction equipment industry in China, with long payment terms to customers, a substantial part of the Volvo Group's accounts receivable is related to customers in this market. The weakened Chinese construction equipment market is currently impacting customers' and dealers' profitability negatively. This might affect their ability to honor their obligations to the Group and may consequently have a material adverse effect on the Group's financial result and position.
As previously communicated, the Volvo Group has detected that an emissions control component used in certain markets and models, may degrade more quickly than expected, affecting the vehicles emission performance negatively. The Volvo Group made a provision of SEK 7 billion impacting the operating income in Q4 2018, relating to the estimated costs to address the issue. Negative cash flow effects started in 2019 and will continue in the coming years. As of year-end 2023, approximately half of the initial provision had been utilized. The Volvo Group will continuously assess the size of the provision as the matter develops.
The reported amounts for contingent liabilities reflect a part of Volvo Group's risk exposure. Total contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2024, amounted to SEK 15.8 billion, a decrease of SEK 0.1 billion compared with December 31, 2023. The gross exposure of SEK 15.8 billion is partly reduced by counter guarantees and collaterals.
Starting in January 2011, the Volvo Group, together with a number of other truck manufacturers, was investigated by the European Commission in relation to a possible violation of EU antitrust rules. In July 2016 the European Commission adopted a settlement decision against the Volvo Group and other truck manufacturers finding that they were involved in an antitrust infringement which, in the case of the Volvo Group, covered a 14 year period from 1997 to 2011. The Volvo Group paid a monetary fine of EUR 670 million.
Following the adoption of the European Commission's settlement decision, the Volvo Group has received and is defending itself against a significant number of private damages claims brought by customers and other third parties alleging that they suffered loss, directly or indirectly, by reason of the conduct covered in the decision. The claims relate primarily to Volvo Group trucks sold during the 14-year period of the infringement and, in some cases, to trucks sold in certain periods after the infringement ended. Some claims have also been made against the Volvo Group that relate to trucks sold by other manufacturers. The truck manufacturers subject to the 2016 settlement decision are, in most countries, jointly and severally liable for any losses arising from the infringement.
In the region of 3,000 claims are being brought in over 20 countries (including EU Member States, the United Kingdom, Norway and Israel) by large numbers of claimants either acting individually or as part of a wider group or class of claimants. Further claims may be commenced. The litigation in many countries can be expected to run for several years.
Several hundred thousand trucks sold by the Volvo Group are currently subject to claims against it or other truck manufacturers, with claimants alleging that the infringement resulted in an increase in the prices paid for Volvo Group trucks which directly or indirectly caused them loss.
The Volvo Group maintains its firm view that no damage was caused to its customers or any third party by the conduct set out in the settlement decision, and in fact, the European Commission did not assess any potential effects of the infringement on the market. The Volvo Group considers that transaction prices our customers paid for their trucks were unaffected by the infringement and were the outcome of individual negotiations across all elements of their purchasing requirements, including not only the prices for new trucks but also (where relevant) associated products and services sold together with new trucks such as service contracts, financing, buy-back guarantees etc.
Litigation developments so far have been mixed with some adverse outcomes, although uncertainty regarding ultimate exposure to the litigation remains high and it is inherent in complex litigation that outlooks and risks fluctuate over time.
At this stage it is not possible to make a reliable estimate of the total liability that could arise from such proceedings given the complexity of the claims and the different (and in some cases relatively early) stages to which national proceedings have progressed. However, the litigation is substantial in scale and any adverse outcome or outcomes of some or all of the litigation, depending on the nature and extent of such outcomes, may have a material negative impact on the Volvo Group's financial results, cash flows and financial position. In light of progress in litigations and current risks, the Volvo Group has in Q2 2023 recognized a cost of SEK 6 billion (in addition to previously recognized costs of SEK 630 M and besides legal fees to advisors), relating to aspects of the litigation that are currently possible to estimate and where an outflow of resources is probable. This is Volvo Group's current assessment, which may change as the litigation progresses.
In May, the Volvo Group divested Volvo Construction Equipment's ABG paver business to Ammann Group. The divestment impacted the Volvo Group's operating income negatively by SEK 610 M in the fourth quarter 2023 due to a write-down of assets to fair value.
In June, the Volvo Group and Westport Fuel systems completed the creation of a joint venture. The investment for Volvo Group's share in the joint venture amounted to SEK 374 M.
The Volvo Group has not completed any other acquisitions or divestments of operations during the second quarter that have had a material impact on the financial statements.
Assets and liabilities held for sale amounted to net SEK 3,122 M (3.803) as of June 30, 2024. These relate to the divestments of Arquus to John Cockerill Defense, which was completed in July, and planned property divestments. A remeasurement of the net assets related to the divestment of Arquus at their fair value has resulted in a partial reversal of an impairment from Q4 2023. The reversal has impacted the Volvo Group's operating income positively in the second quarter by SEK 181 M.
Valuation principles and classifications of Volvo Group financial instruments, as described in Volvo Group Annual Report 2023 Note 30, have been consistently applied throughout the reporting period. Financial instruments in the Volvo Group reported at fair value through profit and loss consist mainly of interest and currency derivatives. Derivatives with positive fair values amounted to SEK 5.6 billion (6.9) and derivatives with negative fair values amounted to SEK 5.0 billion (5.8) as of June 30, 2024. The derivatives are accounted for on gross basis.
Financial liabilities valued at amortized cost, reported as noncurrent and current bond loans and other loans, amounted to SEK 255.9 billion (233.5) in reported carrying value with a fair value of SEK 254.3 billion (232.8). In the Volvo Group consolidated financial position, financial liabilities include loan-related derivatives with negative fair values amounting to SEK 3.7 billion (3.3).
| Currency effect on operating income, Volvo Group | Compared to second quarter 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Second quarter 2024 |
Second quarter 2023 |
Change | |||
| Net flow in foreign currency | 319 | |||||
| Realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives | -29 | -3 | -26 | |||
| Unrealized gains and losses on receivables and liabilities in foreign currency | -56 | -64 | 8 | |||
| Translation effect on operating income in foreign subsidiaries | -114 | |||||
| Total currency effect on operating income, Volvo Group | 187 |
| Applicable currency rates | Quarterly exchange rates | Close rates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second quarter 2024 |
Second quarter 2023 |
Jun 30 2024 |
Jun 30 2023 |
|
| BRL | 2.05 | 2.13 | 1.93 | 2.23 |
| CNY | 1.48 | 1.50 | 1.46 | 1.50 |
| EUR | 11.51 | 11.46 | 11.38 | 11.79 |
| GBP | 13.49 | 13.18 | 13.45 | 13.72 |
| KRW | 0.0078 | 0.0080 | 0.0077 | 0.0082 |
| USD | 10.69 | 10.52 | 10.64 | 10.85 |
| Sales of goods, services and other income |
Purchases of goods, services and other expenses |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Second quarter 2024 |
Second quarter 2023 |
Second quarter 2024 |
Second quarter 2023 |
| Associated companies | 618 | 899 | 67 | 57 |
| Joint ventures | 1,196 | 1,264 | 329 | 400 |
| Receivables | Payables | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | Dec 31 | Jun 30 | Dec 31 | |
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Associated companies | 609 | 259 | 87 | 106 |
| Joint ventures | 809 | 535 | 111 | 85 |
| Adjusted operating income SEK M Trucks Construction Equipment Buses Volvo Penta Group Functions & Other Eliminations Industrial Operations Financial Services Eliminations Volvo Group adjusted operating income¹ Adjustments SEK M Adjustment items (segment) Financial impact related to the divestment of Arquus |
2/2024 13,251 3,888 554 1,016 -436 13 18,286 1,028 132 19,446 |
1/2024 13,073 3,683 259 988 -947 -13 17,044 1,009 106 18,159 |
4/2023 13,691 3,320 323 365 -352 30 17,377 1,005 |
3/2023 14,038 3,733 340 790 -860 11 18,051 |
2/2023 14,950 5,353 219 804 -513 3 |
First six months 2024 26,325 7,571 813 2,005 -1,383 |
First six months 2023 27,665 9,940 397 2,075 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1,738 | |||||||
| – | 15 | ||||||
| 20,815 | 35,330 | 38,353 | |||||
| 1,062 | 916 | 2,037 | 1,787 | ||||
| 90 | 144 | 128 | 238 | 285 | |||
| 18,472 | 19,258 | 21,859 | 37,605 | 40,426 | |||
| First six | First six | ||||||
| months | months | ||||||
| 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| (Group Functions & Other) | 181 | – | -880 | – | – | 181 | – |
| Financial impact related to the divestment of the ABG paver business (Construction Equipment) |
– | – | -610 | – | – | – | – |
| Financial impact related to Russia: | |||||||
| Trucks | – | – | – | -640 | – | – | – |
| Group Functions & Other | – | – | – | -18 | – | – | – |
| Financial Services | – | – | – | -136 | – | – | – |
| Costs relating to claims arising from the European Commission's 2016 antitrust settlement decision (Trucks) |
– | – | – | – | -6,000 | – | -6,000 |
| Restructuring charges relating to the US bus production for Nova Bus (Group Functions & Other) Restructuring charges relating to the European bus |
372 | – | – | – | -1,270 | 372 | -1,270 |
| operation (Buses) | 200 | – | – | – | – | 200 | -1,300 |
| Previously announced provision for premature degradation of an emission control component: |
|||||||
| Trucks | 140 | – | – | – | – | 140 | 139 |
| Buses | – | – | – | – | – | – | -139 |
| Total adjustments | |||||||
| Trucks | 140 | – | – | -640 | -6,000 | 140 | -5,861 |
| Construction Equipment | – | – | -610 | – | – | – | – |
| Buses | 200 | – | – | – | – | 200 | -1,439 |
| Volvo Penta | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Group Functions & Other | 553 | – | -880 | -18 | -1,270 | 553 | -1,270 |
| Industrial Operations Financial Services |
893 – |
– – |
-1,490 – |
-658 -136 |
-7,270 – |
893 – |
-8,570 – |
| Volvo Group | 893 | – | -1,490 | -794 | -7,270 | 893 | -8,570 |
| Operating income | First six months |
First six months |
|||||
| SEK M | 2/2024 | 1/2024 | 4/2023 | 3/2023 | 2/2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Trucks | 13,391 | 13,073 | 13,691 | 13,397 | 8,950 | 26,465 | 21,804 |
| Construction Equipment | 3,888 | 3,683 | 2,710 | 3,733 | 5,353 | 7,571 | 9,940 |
| Buses | 754 | 259 | 323 | 340 | 219 | 1,013 | -1,042 |
| Volvo Penta | 1,016 | 988 | 365 | 790 | 804 | 2,005 | 2,075 |
| 117 | -947 | -1,232 | |||||
| -878 | -1,783 | -830 | -3,008 | ||||
| Group Functions & Other Eliminations |
13 | -13 | 30 | 11 | 3 | – | |
| Industrial Operations | 19,179 | 17,044 | 15,887 | 17,393 | 13,545 | 36,223 | 15 29,783 |
| Financial Services | 1,028 | 1,009 | 1,005 | 927 | 916 | 2,037 | 1,787 |
1 As from 2024, elimination of internal interest income related to internal funding from Volvo Treasury AB to Financial Services is reclassified from finance net to gross income. The comparative figures in the financial statements for 2023 have been restated accordingly, impacting operating income positively with SEK 128 M in Q2, 2023. The effect on key ratios is insignificant.
Volvo Group operating income¹ 20,339 18,159 16,982 18,464 14,589 38,498 31,856
Income from investments in group companies for the second quarter includes dividends amounting to SEK 2,515 M (5,319). In the second quarter, no impairment of shares and participations in group companies was made (1,380). Income from investments in joint ventures and associated companies includes dividends of SEK 108 M (76 M).
Financial net debt amounted to SEK 30,152 M on June 30, 2024, compared with SEK 34,147 M at year end 2023.
| Income statement | Second quarter | First six months | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net sales¹ | 327 | 84 | 560 | 154 |
| Cost of sales¹ | -327 | -84 | -560 | -154 |
| Gross income | – | – | – | – |
| Operating expenses¹ | -327 | -467 | -640 | -835 |
| Operating income (loss) | -327 | -467 | -640 | -835 |
| Income from investments in group companies | 2,515 | 3,940 | 2,515 | 3,989 |
| Income from investments in joint ventures and associated companies | 108 | 76 | 108 | 76 |
| Income from investments, other shares and participations | – | – | – | – |
| Interest income and expenses | -366 | -307 | -719 | -467 |
| Other financial income and expenses | -18 | -75 | -33 | -129 |
| Income after financial items | 1,912 | 3,167 | 1,231 | 2,634 |
| Appropriations | – | – | – | – |
| Income taxes | 132 | 2,532 | 261 | 2,623 |
| Income for the period | 2,044 | 5,699 | 1,492 | 5,257 |
1 Of net sales in the first quarter, SEK 327 M (81) pertained to group companies, while purchases from group companies amounted to SEK 142 M (106).
| Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes Total comprehensive income for the period |
– 2,044 |
– 5,699 |
– 1,492 |
– 5,257 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income for the period | 2,044 | 5,699 | 1,492 | 5,257 |
| Other comprehensive income |
| Balance sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | Dec 31 | |
| SEK M | 2024 | 2023 |
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Tangible assets | 7 | 7 |
| Financial assets | ||
| Shares and participations in group companies | 72,619 | 71,885 |
| Investments in joint ventures and associated companies | 8,971 | 8,946 |
| Other shares and participations | 2 | 2 |
| Other non-current receivables | 631 | 690 |
| Deferred tax assets | 466 | 205 |
| Total non-current assets | 82,696 | 81,735 |
| Current assets | ||
| Current receivables from group companies | 717 | 47,762 |
| Tax assets | 2,925 | – |
| Other current receivables | 188 | 305 |
| Total current assets | 3,830 | 48,067 |
| Total assets | 86,526 | 129,802 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | ||
| Restricted equity | 9,899 | 9,899 |
| Unrestricted equity | 40,738 | 75,849 |
| Total Equity | 50,637 | 85,748 |
| Untaxed reserves | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Provisions | 245 | 251 |
| Non-current liabilities¹ | 759 | 696 |
| Current liabilities² | 30,885 | 39,107 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 86,526 | 129,802 |
1 Of which SEK 675 M (690) pertains to group companies.
For important events, please see page 4. No other significant events have occurred after the end of the second quarter 2024 that are expected to have a material effect on the Volvo Group.
2 Of which SEK 30,061 M (35,889) pertains to group companies.

The Board of Directors and the President certify that the half-yearly financial report gives a fair view of the performance of the business, position and profit or loss of the Company and the Group, and describes the principal risks and uncertainties that the Company and the companies in the Group face.
Gothenburg, July 18, 2024 AB Volvo (publ)
Pär Boman Chairman of the Board
Matti Alahuhta Bo Annvik Jan Carlson Eric Elzvik Board member Board member Board member Board member
Martha Finn Brooks Kurt Jofs Martin Lundstedt Kathryn V. Marinello Board member Board member President, CEO Board member
and Board member
Martina Merz Helena Stjernholm Board member Board member
Lars Ask Therese Koggdal Urban Spännar Board member Board member Board member
AB Volvo (publ) org. nr 556012-5790
We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of AB Volvo (publ) as of June 30, 2024 and the six-month period then ended. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review
has a different focus and is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with ISA and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not, in all material respects, prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
Gothenburg, July 18, 2024 Deloitte AB
Signature on Swedish original
Fredrik Jonsson Authorized Public Accountant
This is a translation of the Swedish language original. In the event of any differences between this translation and the Swedish language original, the latter shall prevail.
| Net order intake of trucks | Second quarter | Change | First six months | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trucks | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Net order intake | ||||||
| Europe | 21,080 | 24,840 | -15 | 46,157 | 56,130 | -18 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 19,201 | 18,476 | 4 | 39,177 | 44,531 | -12 |
| Light-duty | 1,879 | 6,364 | -70 | 6,980 | 11,599 | -40 |
| North America | 9,756 | 8,708 | 12 | 19,376 | 23,867 | -19 |
| South America | 10,483 | 6,302 | 66 | 18,381 | 11,514 | 60 |
| Asia | 4,149 | 5,236 | -21 | 8,264 | 10,572 | -22 |
| Africa and Oceania | 2,292 | 3,222 | -29 | 4,283 | 6,265 | -32 |
| Total order intake | 47,760 | 48,308 | -1 | 96,461 108,348 | -11 | |
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 42,555 | 38,397 | 11 | 82,766 | 88,298 | -6 |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 3,328 | 3,497 | -5 | 6,597 | 8,328 | -21 |
| Light-duty (<7 tons) | 1,877 | 6,414 | -71 | 7,098 | 11,722 | -39 |
| Total order intake | 47,760 | 48,308 | -1 | 96,461 108,348 | -11 | |
| Net order intake of trucks by brand | ||||||
| Volvo | ||||||
| Europe | 12,692 | 12,862 | -1 | 24,757 | 30,229 | -18 |
| North America | 3,193 | 3,858 | -17 | 10,102 | 11,412 | -11 |
| South America | 10,250 | 6,228 | 65 | 17,962 | 11,152 | 61 |
| Asia | 2,972 | 4,278 | -31 | 6,046 | 8,510 | -29 |
| Africa and Oceania | 1,604 | 2,371 | -32 | 2,911 | 4,250 | -32 |
| Total Volvo | 30,711 | 29,597 | 4 | 61,778 | 65,553 | -6 |
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 29,875 | 28,775 | 4 | 60,069 | 63,517 | -5 |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 836 | 822 | 2 | 1,709 | 2,036 | -16 |
| Total Volvo | 30,711 | 29,597 | 4 | 61,778 | 65,553 | -6 |
| Renault Trucks | ||||||
| Europe | 8,388 | 11,978 | -30 | 21,400 | 25,901 | -17 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 6,509 | 5,614 | 16 | 14,420 | 14,302 | 1 |
| Light-duty | 1,879 | 6,364 | -70 | 6,980 | 11,599 | -40 |
| North America | 7 | 13 | -46 | 33 | 63 | -48 |
| South America | 145 | 25 | 480 | 253 | 152 | 66 |
| Asia | 1,177 | 958 | 23 | 2,218 | 2,062 | 8 |
| Africa and Oceania | 359 | 352 | 2 | 995 | 889 | 12 |
| Total Renault Trucks | 10,076 | 13,326 | -24 | 24,899 | 29,067 | -14 |
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 6,750 | 5,615 | 20 | 14,519 | 14,143 | 3 |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 1,449 | 1,297 | 12 | 3,282 | 3,202 | 2 |
| Light-duty (<7 tons) | 1,877 | 6,414 | -71 | 7,098 | 11,722 | -39 |
| Total Renault Trucks | 10,076 | 13,326 | -24 | 24,899 | 29,067 | -14 |
| Mack | ||||||
| North America | 6,556 | 4,837 | 36 | 9,241 | 12,392 | -25 |
| South America | 88 | 49 | 80 | 166 | 198 | -16 |
| Africa and Oceania | 168 | 218 | -23 | 170 | 447 | -62 |
| Total Mack | 6,812 | 5,104 | 33 | 9,577 | 13,037 | -27 |
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 5,798 | 3,775 | 54 | 8,012 | 10,043 | -20 |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 1,014 | 1,329 | -24 | 1,565 | 2,994 | -48 |
| Total Mack | 6,812 | 5,104 | 33 | 9,577 | 13,037 | -27 |
| Deliveries of trucks | Second quarter | First six months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trucks | 2024 | 2023 | Change % |
2024 | 2023 | Change % |
| Deliveries | ||||||
| Europe | 28,086 | 33,169 | -15 | 57,375 | 66,019 | -13 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 22,151 | 24,862 | -11 | 44,710 | 51,564 | -13 |
| Light-duty | 5,935 | 8,307 | -29 | 12,665 | 14,455 | -12 |
| North America | 16,234 | 15,960 | 2 | 31,290 | 31,971 | -2 |
| South America | 7,368 | 5,385 | 37 | 12,522 | 9,860 | 27 |
| Asia | 4,261 | 5,902 | -28 | 7,978 | 11,644 | -31 |
| Africa and Oceania | 2,986 | 3,426 | -13 | 5,240 | 5,879 | -11 |
| Total deliveries | 58,935 | 63,842 | -8 114,405 125,373 | -9 | ||
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 49,109 | 50,355 | -2 | 93,540 101,039 | -7 | |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 3,837 | 5,070 | -24 | 8,107 | 9,674 | -16 |
| Light-duty (<7 tons) | 5,989 | 8,417 | -29 | 12,758 | 14,660 | -13 |
| Total deliveries | 58,935 | 63,842 | -8 114,405 125,373 | -9 | ||
| Deliveries of trucks by brand | ||||||
| Volvo | ||||||
| Europe | 14,037 | 16,191 | -13 | 28,591 | 33,380 | -14 |
| North America | 8,779 | 8,337 | 5 | 16,660 | 16,643 | – |
| South America | 7,164 | 5,163 | 39 | 12,176 | 9,460 | 29 |
| Asia | 3,347 | 4,643 | -28 | 6,392 | 9,092 | -30 |
| Africa and Oceania | 1,931 | 2,121 | -9 | 3,393 | 3,669 | -8 |
| Total Volvo | 35,258 | 36,455 | -3 | 67,212 | 72,244 | -7 |
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 34,360 | 35,190 | -2 | 65,347 | 69,895 | -7 |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 898 | 1,265 | -29 | 1,865 | 2,349 | -21 |
| Total Volvo | 35,258 | 36,455 | -3 | 67,212 | 72,244 | -7 |
| Renault Trucks | ||||||
| Europe | 14,049 | 16,978 | -17 | 28,784 | 32,639 | -12 |
| Heavy- and medium-duty | 8,114 | 8,671 | -6 | 16,119 | 18,184 | -11 |
| Light-duty | 5,935 | 8,307 | -29 | 12,665 | 14,455 | -12 |
| North America | 25 | 68 | -63 | 47 | 118 | -60 |
| South America | 159 | 146 | 9 | 246 | 227 | 8 |
| Asia | 869 | 1,259 | -31 | 1,541 | 2,552 | -40 |
| Africa and Oceania | 621 | 713 | -13 | 941 | 1,124 | -16 |
| Total Renault Trucks | 15,723 | 19,164 | -18 | 31,559 | 36,660 | -14 |
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) | 8,123 | 8,836 | -8 | 15,572 | 18,181 | -14 |
| Medium-duty (7-16 tons) | 1,611 | 1,911 | -16 | 3,229 | 3,819 | -15 |
| Light-duty (<7 tons) | 5,989 | 8,417 | -29 | 12,758 | 14,660 | -13 |
| Total Renault Trucks | 15,723 | 19,164 | -18 | 31,559 | 36,660 | -14 |
| Mack | ||||||
| North America | 7,475 | 7,555 | -1 | 14,628 | 15,210 | -4 |
| South America | 45 | 66 | -32 | 100 | 149 | -33 |
| Africa and Oceania | 193 | 339 | -43 | 452 | 559 | -19 |
| Total Mack | 7,713 | 7,960 | -3 | 15,180 | 15,918 | -5 |
| Heavy-duty (>16 tons) Medium-duty (7-16 tons) |
6,392 1,321 |
6,122 1,838 |
4 -28 |
12,198 2,982 |
12,510 3,408 |
-2 -13 |
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This report contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Board of Directors' and management's current views with respect to certain future events and potential financial performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Results could differ materially from forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, (i) changes in economic, market and competitive conditions, (ii) success of business initiatives, (iii) changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, (iv) fluctuations in exchange rates and (v) business risk management.
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