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Annual Results Conference 2026

Daimler Truck with strong year-end cash flow and rising order momentum, entering 2026 positioned for operational improvement on higher volumes and efficiency gains

  • Full year 2025: Market leading results in North America despite weak market environment and tariff headwinds; Mercedes-Benz Trucks with solid profitability; Daimler Buses with double-digit margin for the first time; Trucks Asia with robust performance; Financial Services with improved return on equity
  • Adjusted Group EBIT of €3,778 million (2024: €4,667 million)
  • Industrial Business: Revenue of €45.9 billion (2024: €50.7 billion); adjusted return on sales of 7.8% (2024 8.9%); Free Cash Flow of €1,824 million (2024: €3,152 million)
  • Earnings per share (EPS) of €2.56 (2024: €3.64)
  • Dividend: Proposal of €1.90 per share (2024: €1.90)
  • Outlook 2026: Group expects operational improvement on higher volumes and efficiency gains compensating for increased tariff effects; Adjusted return on sales (IB) forecasted between 6% to 8%; Free Cash Flow (IB) is anticipated between €2.7 billion to €3.2 billion including an expected cash-inflow from the Fuso-Hino integration

In 2025, Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) delivered resilient financial Group results within its guided range in a demanding business environment defined by declining key markets. Trucks North America achieved strong overall profitability despite tariff headwinds and a weak demand landscape throughout the year. Mercedes‑Benz Trucks contributed solid profitability driven by higher unit sales in Europe and the accelerated implementation of Cost Down Europe efficiency program measures. Trucks Asia delivered robust performance supported by positive unit sales developments in Indonesia and the Middle East. Daimler Buses reported a strong fourth‑quarter result and double‑digit profitability for the first time ever. Financial Services delivered an improved Return on Equity supported by continued cost discipline.

 

Our 2025 results show improved operational performance in a challenging business environment, while we delivered on our strategic ambitions: We are market leaders in North America and Europe in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, reached double-digit profitability at Daimler Buses, and achieved significant order intake in the Defense business. We are executing on our efficiency measures ahead of plan and are determined to drive the transformation of our industry and for our customers at the speed of right.
Karin Rådström
Karin Rådström President & CEO of Daimler Truck Holding AG