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1st Quarter Results 2026

Daimler Truck with strong order intake in Q1, reaffirming 2026 full-year outlook and paving the way for volume recovery

Daimler Truck started the year 2026 with a continuing positive momentum in order intake. At Group level incoming orders rose by 50% to 114,043 units (Q1 2025: 76,222 units). Incoming orders at Trucks North America grew by 86% compared to the previous year while the order intake at Mercedes-Benz Trucks was up 33% compared to Q1 2025.
 

We are well positioned for continued improvement over the course of the year, even against the backdrop of a challenging first quarter. Global order intake increased by 50% year over year, fueled by a strong recovery in the US, and this momentum will benefit our performance in the quarters ahead. We are consistently strengthening our cost base to fully leverage continued uptick, enhance resilience, and maintain disciplined capital allocation. At the same time, we achieved important strategic milestones on our path to a more profitable and focused company, including the integration of our Mitsubishi Fuso business into ARCHION Corporation.
Karin Rådström
Karin Rådström President & CEO of Daimler Truck Holding AG

As expected, the Group’s financial results in Q1 2026 were primarily affected by a lower profitability at Trucks North America. Industrial Business (IB) revenue in Q1 came in at €9.1 billion (Q1 2025: €10.6 billion), impacted by lower unit sales of 68,849 (Q1 2025: 75,758 units), while unit sales of battery-electric trucks and buses increased significantly to 742 units (Q1 2025: 590). Adjusted Group EBIT declined to €498 million (Q1 2025: €1,079 million). Adjusted return on sales (IB) was at 5.0% (Q1 2025: 9.6%), reflecting the lower profit contribution from North America. The Free Cash Flow (IB) from continuing and discontinued operations came in at minus €445 million (Q1 2025: €33 million), mainly driven by lower EBIT results and by additional inventory buildup due to higher order intake. Earnings per share (EPS) amounted to €0.18 (Q1 2025: €0.94).

 

Daimler Truck continues to operate from a position of financial strength. Our balance sheet remains very solid, and net industrial liquidity is robust, providing flexibility and confidence in a volatile environment. While Trucks North America operated in a historically low demand environment over the past year, the business continues to face tariff headwinds, with full tariff effects reflected in Q1 for the first time. Against this backdrop, underlying operational performance has remained resilient and is supported by strong order momentum. On this basis and backed by our consistent financial management, we are confident in our outlook for 2026.
Eva Scherer
Eva Scherer Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG, Chief Financial Officer