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Volvo Cars' operating profit falls in Q1

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Posted on April 29, 2026

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Volvo Cars' operating profit falls in Q1

Volvo Cars Reports First-Quarter Financial Results

Operating Profit and Sales Outlook

STOCKHOLM, April 29 (Reuters) - Volvo Cars reported a fall in first-quarter operating profit on Wednesday but said it still aims for increasing sales volumes in the full year.

Financial Performance

The Sweden-based group, which is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said operating profit was 1.6 billion crowns ($172.4 million) against a year-earlier 1.9 billion, with a gross margin of 18.5%. 

Factors Impacting Profit

It had earlier warned that profit would be negatively impacted by tariff-related costs, currency translation effects, tough competition and geopolitical tensions. 

Outlook for Second Quarter

It said it expects second-quarter profitability to be affected by continued headwinds and the production start and ramp-up of its new model EX60.

Additional Information

($1 = 9.2761 Swedish crowns)

(Reporting by Marie Mannes, editing by Anna Ringstrom )

Key Takeaways

  • Operating profit fell markedly in Q1 as profitability dropped and external headwinds intensified, aligning with Reuters’ report.
  • The new EX60 production started in April 2026 and, despite strong ordering and ramp‑up activity, will weigh on Q2 earnings due to startup costs.
  • Volvo aims for long‑term margin gains via the EX60 as a volume electric SUV built on SPA3 architecture, with pricing similar to XC60 but higher margin potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Volvo Cars report for their Q1 operating profit?
Volvo Cars reported a fall in operating profit for the first quarter.
What factors are expected to affect Volvo Cars’ second-quarter profitability?
Second-quarter profitability is anticipated to be impacted by ongoing headwinds and the production start and ramp-up of the new EX60 model.
Which new model is Volvo Cars introducing?
Volvo Cars is starting production and ramp-up of its new model, the EX60.

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