Volvo Cars (VOLCAR) Pre-close call summary
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Pre-close call summary
8 Jul, 2026Executive summary
Macroeconomic conditions remain soft, with subdued consumer confidence in Europe and the U.S., and ongoing trade policy uncertainty impacting the automotive sector.
Global premium automotive market is forecasted to decline by 6% in 2025, with sharper contractions in the U.S. and China.
Inventory adjustments and normalization of wholesale-retail imbalances have been completed, returning to seasonal sales patterns.
Trading performance and revenue trends
Reported sales for July and August indicate a 12% volume decline so far in Q3.
Revenues from contract manufacturing were SEK 2 billion in Q1 and SEK 3 billion in Q2 2025.
EX30 ramp-up in the first half of 2025 boosted prior year comparables; Q3 volumes now align with retail sales.
Profitability and margins
Gross margin negatively impacted by lower volumes, U.S. tariffs, and a stronger Swedish krona.
Price increases implemented to mitigate tariff effects, with net actions expected to impact group EBIT by 1%-2% for 2025 at a 25% tariff rate.
EBIT margin ex-JVs expected to be affected by higher depreciation/amortization due to new model ramp-ups.
Sale of CO2 credits will contribute to Q3, but at a lower level than Q2, which included both Q1 and Q2.
Impairment in Q2 will reduce annual amortization by SEK 1 billion, slightly easing future DNA increases.
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