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Volvo AB Class B (VLVLY)
OTHER OTC:VLVLY
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 23, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.55Last Year’s EPS
0.63Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 29, 2025
|% Change Since: 1.03%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 23, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a mixed performance with strong cash flow and order intake offset by challenges in specific segments and regions. The company's strategic initiatives and joint ventures indicate a positive outlook, but current operational and market challenges present a balanced view.Company Guidance
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, Volvo Group reported a net sales decline of 6% to SEK 138 billion, amid ongoing market normalization and lower volumes. The company achieved an adjusted operating income of SEK 14 billion, representing a margin of 10.1%, and generated a robust operating cash flow of SEK 24.3 billion, leading to a strong financial position with SEK 86 billion. The order intake for Group Trucks, Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE), and Volvo Penta showed momentum, turning book-to-bill positive. However, specific issues, including the impact of storm Helen in North America and ramp-up costs for the new VNL model, negatively affected the Global Trucks margin. Despite these challenges, the group maintained strong market shares, particularly in Europe, where medium and heavy-duty trucks held around 70% market share for the year. Additionally, the electrification transition continued, with a 62% increase in orders for fully electric vehicles and machines, driven by Renault Trucks and SDLG machines in China. Looking ahead, the company remains focused on maintaining price discipline, enhancing service operations, and leveraging its strong technology pipeline and industrial backbone.Strong Operating Cash Flow
The company reported an all-time high operating cash flow of SEK 24.3 billion for the quarter, driven by effective working capital management.
Positive Book-to-Bill Ratio
Order momentum turned positive with a book-to-bill ratio of 106% for medium and heavy-duty trucks in Q4, indicating a strong order intake.
Volvo Penta's Record Performance
Volvo Penta concluded a very strong year with its best fourth quarter ever, showcasing a diversified product mix and strong demand for heavy-duty engines.
Joint Venture with Daimler Truck
A binding agreement was signed with Daimler Truck to establish a joint venture aimed at developing a software-defined vehicle platform for heavy-duty trucks.
High Return on Capital Employed
Return on capital employed in Industrial Operations remained strong at almost 36%.
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VLVLY Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
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VLVLY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Jan 29, 2025 | $26.12 | $28.17 | +7.85% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $25.17 | $26.04 | +3.46% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $25.70 | $27.21 | +5.88% |
| Apr 17, 2024 | $25.83 | $26.20 | +1.43% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Volvo AB Class B (VLVLY) report earnings?
Volvo AB Class B (VLVLY) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Volvo AB Class B (VLVLY) earnings time?
Volvo AB Class B (VLVLY) earnings time is at Apr 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is VLVLY EPS forecast?
VLVLY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.55.
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