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Volvo Q1 preview: autonomous trucking progress in focus as market eyes early-year trends

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Volvo (OTC: VOLVF) will report first-quarter results on Friday, with investors expected to look for updates on demand conditions across trucks, construction equipment and power solutions, while autonomy remains a key long-term theme highlighted by Goldman Sachs.

The analyst consensus for revenue stands at SEK113.06 billion, with earnings per share seen coming in at SEK4.47.

Goldman told clients in a note that Volvo has already begun commercial autonomous-truck operations at two mining and quarrying sites in the Nordics and continues to advance toward autonomous long-haul applications.

The U.S. is seen as the company’s near-term priority, supported by what Goldman described as a

Volvo Q1 preview: autonomous trucking progress in focus as market eyes early-year trends

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The analyst consensus for revenue stands at SEK113.06 billion, with earnings per share seen coming in at SEK4.47.

The U.S. is seen as the company’s near-term priority, supported by what Goldman described as a

Volvo Cars reports 11% drop in Q1 sales amid electric vehicle growth

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:17:50 -0400

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 153,316 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, representing an 11% decline compared to the same period in 2025, according to a company statement.

Despite overall sales declining, fully electric vehicle sales increased 12% during the quarter. Electric vehicles comprised 23.7% of total sales, while plug-in hybrid models accounted for 23.6%. Combined, electrified models represented 47.3% of all vehicles sold during the quarter.

"Fully electric cars remain the key growth driver for Volvo Cars and for the industry, reinforcing our strategy to grow and emerge as a leader in the premium fully electric car segment," said

Geely chair says Volvo should deepen collaboration with sister brands

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:49:59 -0400

Investing.com -- Volvo Cars should explore more ways to collaborate with sister brands like Polestar and Geely Autos and strengthen its research and development capabilities in China, Volvo Cars and Geely Holding chair Li Shufu said on Tuesday.

"Working in isolation will ultimately lead to a self-destructive path to obsolescence," Li Shufu said during Volvo Cars' annual general meeting, referring to over $1 billion in impairments the company booked last year.

Li Shufu said the board is actively working to address these challenges and is working to identify viable solutions without delay.

During the meeting, Li Shufu said brand strength continues to be

Geely chair says Volvo should deepen collaboration with sister brands

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:49:59 -0400

Li Shufu said the board is actively working to address these challenges and is working to identify viable solutions without delay.

During the meeting, Li Shufu said brand strength continues to be

Geely chair says Volvo should deepen collaboration with sister brands

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:49:59 -0400

Li Shufu said the board is actively working to address these challenges and is working to identify viable solutions without delay.

During the meeting, Li Shufu said brand strength continues to be

Volvo earnings: Analysts see steady Q4 but limited room for upside surprises

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0400

With Volvo set to report fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28, UBS and Jefferies analysts said in preview notes that they expect a broadly in-line performance and limited catalysts heading into the release.

UBS forecasts group sales of SEK 122.4 billion, about 1 percent above consensus, alongside adjusted operating income of SEK 11.2 billion, just 1 percent below market expectations. Group margins are projected at 9.1 percent, essentially in line.

UBS analyst Hermal Bhundia believes North America will remain a focal point, particularly after recent Class 8 order data.

The firm expects Volvo to reiterate that the U.S. truck market outlook for

Volvo earnings: Analysts see steady Q4 but limited room for upside surprises

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0400

UBS analyst Hermal Bhundia believes North America will remain a focal point, particularly after recent Class 8 order data.

The firm expects Volvo to reiterate that the U.S. truck market outlook for

PACCAR stock jumps after Trump's tariff announcement on heavy trucks

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:53:32 -0400

Investing.com -- PACCAR Inc (NASDAQ:PCAR) stock rose 6% Friday morning as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on imported heavy-duty trucks, which could benefit domestic manufacturers.

The tariffs, set to take effect October 1, 2025, are part of a broader set of duties announced by Trump that have rattled automotive sector stocks. While European truck manufacturers like Daimler Truck and Traton saw their shares fall by 3.3% and 2.8% respectively, PACCAR emerged as a potential winner.