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3rd Quarter Results 2026

Daimler Truck profitability rebounds as markets recover

Daimler Truck delivered a strong third quarter in 2026, with significantly improved profitability and cash generation. The positive development seen in the second quarter accelerated further in Q3, supported by substantially higher volumes and earnings at Trucks North America and continued progress across the Group.
 

Our third-quarter performance demonstrates that we are continuing to build momentum across the business. Most importantly, we achieved stronger profitability while remaining firmly focused on serving our customers around the globe.
Karin Rådström
Karin Rådström President & CEO of Daimler Truck Holding AG
  • Q3 2026: Daimler Truck’s Industrial Business (IB) revenue grew to €11.6 billion (Q3 2025: €9.7 billion), adjusted Group EBIT increased to €1,124 million (Q3 2025: €648 million), and adjusted return on sales (IB) was 9.1% (Q3 2025: 6.2%).
  • Strong Free Cash Flow of the Industrial Business of €974 million, supported by improved earnings and proceeds from the partial sale of the ARCHION stake
  • Full-year 2026 guidance confirmed; adjusted return on sales of the Industrial Business of 7% to 9% expected
  • Trucks North America with strong volume growth and substantially higher profitability; Mercedes-Benz Trucks increased revenue and adjusted EBIT; Daimler Buses maintained strong profitability despite lower volumes; Financial Services improved earnings and return on equity
     
We delivered strong cash generation in the third quarter, demonstrating our discipline in converting performance into cash. We are determined to maintain that discipline and finish the year on a strong note.
Eva Scherer
Eva Scherer Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG, Chief Financial Officer