Scania Q2 2026: Revenue up 6%, order intake jumps 41% amid strong demand
Scania reported a 6% increase in sales revenue to SEK 53.1 billion for Q2 2026, with adjusted return on sales improving to 11.6%.
- SEK 53.1 billion
- 11.6%
- 26,274 vehicles
- 28,743 vehicles
What Happened
In the second quarter of 2026, Scania achieved sales revenue of SEK 53.1 billion, up 6% from SEK 49.9 billion a year earlier. Adjusted return on sales rose to 11.6% from 9.8%. Truck deliveries increased 7% to 26,274 vehicles, while order intake soared 41% to 28,743 vehicles. Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) deliveries doubled to 265 units and ZEV orders rose to 321 units from 156 a year ago.
SEK 53.1 billionSEK
Up 6% year-over-year
- SEK 53.1B (+6%)
- 11.6% (up from 9.8%)
- 26,274 vehicles (+7%)
“Scania performed strongly during the second quarter. Achieving this against a backdrop of macro-economic and geopolitical uncertainty, and an increasingly competitive global market is especially encouraging. It reflects our strong customer offering and the trust placed in Scania as a long-term partner.”
The company attributed the growth to strong customer demand, a favorable product mix, cost efficiencies, and an expanding services business. These factors offset higher R&D spending and costs from ramping up Scania's industrial hub in China. Scania continues to invest in technologies and capabilities to shape future transport.
Why this matters
The strong quarter highlights Scania's ability to grow profitability despite macroeconomic uncertainty and increased R&D investments. The surge in order intake, especially in Brazil and China, signals robust future demand. This performance also supports Scania's continued investment in zero-emission vehicles and new industrial capabilities.
Terms in This Story
- Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)
- Vehicles that produce no tailpipe emissions, typically battery-electric or hydrogen fuel-cell.
- Return on Sales
- A profitability ratio measuring net income as a percentage of revenue.
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