Scania Increases Net Sales in First Half of 2018

Scania net sales increased 9% during the first half of 2018 compared to the same period the previous year.

Scania increased its net sales to a record high SEK 66.2 billion in the first 6 months of 2018, an increase of 9% compared to the previous year. 

Summary of the first 6 months of 2018

  • Operating income rose to SEK 6,950 m. (6,464)
  • Net sales increased by 9% to SEK 66,228 m. (60,541)
  • Cash flow amounted to SEK -1,157 m. (3,290) in Vehicles and Services
  • As from 2018 Scania’s presentation of the income, statement has been adjusted to align with Volkswagen Group’s (including comparative periods)

Comments by Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO: "Scania increased its net sales to a record high SEK 66.2 billion in the first 6 months of 2018, an increase of 9% compared to the previous year. Earnings amounted to SEK 6,950 m., which gave an operating margin of 10.5%. Higher vehicle and service volume contributed positively and so did currency effects while a less favorable market mix, higher production costs for running double product ranges and continuing constraints in the supply chain impacted earnings negatively. The recent strained situation in the supply chain was aggravated by a strike at a component supplier, which means that Scania has been temporarily forced to stop deliveries and sales of V8 engines. As a result of these disruptions, inventory levels have increased, and combined with the high investment level impacts negatively on cash flow. 

"Demand for trucks remains strong in most markets, driven by the automotive, mining, forestry and agricultural sectors, among others. Demand for trucks in Europe remains at a high level. In Latin America, the demand trend is reflected by the slow recovery in Brazil. In Eurasia, order bookings are still at a good level, mainly driven by Russia. Order bookings in the Middle East have decreased due to the reintroduction of sanctions in Iran. In the rest of Asia, the trend is positive driven by the continuing development towards more modern logistics systems. Demand for Buses and Coaches continues to be strong. In the business area Engines, demand is reaching new record levels and the trend is positive in all segments. Financial Services reported operating income of SEK 665 million and credit losses remain at low levels.

"There is high capacity utilisation in customer vehicle fleets and service revenue amounted to a record high SEK 13.1 billlion in the first half of 2018, an increase of 12%. Digitalization and connectivity are critical in the shift towards a sustainable transport system and constitute increasingly important elements in Scania’s service offering. Using digitalization, we can improve the efficiency of our own service business through better capacity utilization in workshops and thus offer customers more efficient service to enhance their profitability. Meanwhile, digitalization also opens up for new business models, such as Scania Go, a recently launched mobility service. Through a single app, Scania’s employees are given access to a range of different modes of transport during the working day as an alternative to the private car. The aim is to promote sustainable and shared travel and to explore the potential of the system in a broader, commercial perspective."

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