Strong Order Intake and Backlog Momentum
Incoming orders rose 50% year-over-year to 114,000 units, producing a book-to-bill of 166%. Trucks North America order intake exceeded 59,000 units (up 86% YoY, +13% sequentially) and Mercedes‑Benz Trucks order intake reached ~49,000 units (up 33% YoY). Management cites the strong backlog as a key support for H2 recovery.
Market Share Gains and Leadership
North America Class 8 market share was 37.7% in Q1. European heavy‑duty market share increased from 14.2% in Q1 2025 to 18.3% in Q1 2026; overall group market share in Europe reached 18.5%. In zero‑emission vehicles, Daimler Truck captured 33% of the European heavy‑duty ZEV segment.
Revenue, EBIT and Liquidity Highlights
Group revenue was EUR 10.0 billion with adjusted EBIT of ~EUR 500 million and net profit of EUR 149 million. Net industrial liquidity remained strong at EUR 7.1 billion after Q1.
ARCHION Transaction and Expected Cash Inflow
Integration of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino into ARCHION closed April 1, 2026. Daimler Truck expects to gradually reduce ownership to 25% and generate total cash inflow from the transaction of between EUR 1.5 billion and EUR 2.0 billion; free float expected to reach at least 35% within 12 months.
Affirmed Guidance and Near‑Term Recovery Expectations
Company confirmed all segment KPIs for 2026 remain unchanged. Trucks North America expects Q2 unit sales ~50% above Q1 and to be at the upper end of the full‑year adjusted ROS 6–8% corridor; Mercedes‑Benz Trucks expects Q2 sales +15% sequentially; Daimler Buses expects Q2 sales ~30% above Q1.
Zero‑Emission and BEV Sales Growth
Sales of battery electric trucks and buses were ~700 units in Q1, up 26% year-over-year, demonstrating growth in the ZEV portfolio despite overall infrastructure constraints.
Strategic Capital Allocation and JV Decisions
Deferred capacity installation at Amplify Cell Technologies reduces near‑term cash contributions (originally planned low triple‑digit million cash injection) and is expected to improve 2026 free cash flow despite a noncash impairment; Toyota joining cellcentric (as equal shareholder) further strengthens hydrogen fuel‑cell strategy.