Volvo Group Reports 12% Increase for Second Quarter

The Volvo Group had a sales increase of 12% during the second quarter, with all business areas improving operating income.

“The Volvo Group increased both sales and profitability during the second quarter. Compared with the second quarter last year, net sales increased by 12% and amounted to SEK 88.4 billion. The profitability continued to develop positively with an adjusted operating income of SEK 8.5 billion (6.1), which corresponds to an operating margin of 9.7% (7.8). All our business areas improved their operating income. Cash flow in the Industrial Operations was also strong and amounted to SEK 11.9 billion (6.9),” says Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO.

  • In Q2 2017 net sales increased by 12% to SEK 88.4 billion (78.9). Adjusted for currency movements and acquired and divested units sales increased by 6%.
  • Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 8,540 M (6,130), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 9.7% (7.8).
  • Currency movements had a positive impact on operating income of SEK 350 M.
  • Operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 11.9 billion (6.9).
  • New Volvo VNL long-haul tractor launched in North America.


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