Valhalla Production and Deliveries Started
Commenced Valhalla (first mid-engine plug-in hybrid supercar) production and deliveries in Q4 2025 with 152 units produced/wholesaled in 2025; company expects circa 500 Valhalla deliveries in 2026 and an order bank extending to Q4 2026. Management said Valhalla was accretive to margin and supported Q4 performance.
Core Average Selling Price (ASP) Improvement
Core ASP increased by more than 5% to GBP 185,000 year‑over‑year, driven by expanded range of high-performance derivatives (Vantage S, DBX S, DB12 S) and higher option/personalization uptake.
Product Portfolio Strength and Awards
Launched multiple high‑performance derivatives and limited editions (Vantage S, DBX S, DB12 S, Vanquish Volante 60th Anniversary); DBX S and Vanquish received reviews/awards (e.g., DBX S voted Super SUV of the Year by Top Gear; Vanquish recognized by Robb Report), supporting brand momentum and customer demand.
Sequential Q4 Recovery
Q4 2025 marked the strongest quarter of the year: wholesales were up 47% sequentially versus Q3, Q4 gross margin improved to 31% from 29% in the prior quarter, and Q4 delivered marginally positive free cash flow according to management commentary.
Working Capital & Cash Collections Improved
Working capital swing to an inflow of GBP 6 million in 2025 versus an outflow of GBP 118 million in 2024, driven by deposit inflows for Valhalla and improved year‑end cash collections.
CapEx and Cost Optimization Actions
Completed product cycle review and reduced five‑year CapEx plan by about GBP 300 million (from ~GBP 2.0bn to ~GBP 1.7bn). 2025 CapEx totaled GBP 341 million, down vs prior year. Adjusted operating expenses (ex D&A) and adjusted D&A each decreased by 16%.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet Actions
Year‑end total liquidity of GBP 250 million (flat on Q3) supported by proceeds from sale of AMR GP shares (~GBP 106 million net) and GBP 52.5 million investment from Yew Tree Consortium; management announced proposed sale of F1 naming rights for GBP 50 million to further bolster liquidity.
Operational and Quality Improvements
Investments in quality and product launches (Valhalla program) led to higher customer satisfaction scores year‑on‑year; reduced accident frequency rate and initiatives to strengthen sales for top clients (private office for top 500 clients) and expand flagship retail presence.
Medium‑Term Margin Target
Company reiterated a target minimum 40% gross margin for all new vehicles and expects adjusted EBIT margin to materially improve toward breakeven in 2026, supported by improved product mix (including Valhalla) and transformation program benefits.