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Volvo Car Pre-Close Call summary

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Pre-Close Call summary16 Dec, 2025

Executive summary

  • Macroeconomic environment remains fragile, with subdued consumer confidence in key markets and uneven recovery, especially in China.

  • Global premium automotive segment expected to contract by 5% in 2025, with sharper declines in China (down 10%) and Europe (down 4.9%).

  • Retail sales for October and November showed a 6% volume decline so far in Q4, with October down 2% and November down 10%.

Trading performance and revenue trends

  • Retail sales declined 6% quarter-to-date in Q4, with October down 2% and November down 10%.

  • Revenue from contract manufacturing increased from SEK 2 billion in Q1 to SEK 3.2 billion in Q3 2025.

  • Higher discounts and a stronger SEK are negatively impacting revenue.

  • Lower retail deliveries are translating to lower wholesales in the second half of the year.

  • BEV order trends are positive year-over-year, despite recent sales volatility.

Profitability and margins

  • Gross margin negatively affected by lower volumes, higher discounts, and US tariffs.

  • EBIT margin pressured by increased depreciation/amortization from new product launches and negative volume/discount trends.

  • Revenue from CO2 credit sales expected to contribute in Q4.

  • US tariffs impacted Q3 with a 27.5% rate in July and 15% in August/September; Q4 will see a 15% rate throughout.

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Volvo Car AB designs, manufactures, and markets premium automobiles with a focus on safety, sustainability, and Scandinavian design. The company produces a range of sedans, SUVs, and station wagons, and is active in the development of electric vehicles and mobility services. Volvo Car serves both individual consumers and fleet customers globally through direct sales, digital platforms, and dealership networks. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and its shares are listed on the STO.

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