Volvo Cars posts transcript of Q2 2026 financial results conference call

• Volvo Cars discussed Q2 2026 results on a conference call attended by CEO Hakan Samuelsson, CFO Fredrik Hansson, CCO Erik Severinson, IR/communications head Ronojoy Banerjee.
• Management flagged a tougher-than-expected China downturn; group EBIT margin 1% with retail sales down 6%, largely driven by China volumes and pricing pressure.
• Electrification remained the growth engine: BEV sales up 14% with BEVs at 25% of sales; 52% of deliveries were “electrified” (chargeable) models.
• EX60 customer deliveries started this week; production ramps in H2 with a target of up to 40,000 units in 2026; margin contribution turns positive toward year-end.
• Cost cuts accelerated: SEK 8 billion savings achieved in H1 versus a SEK 5 billion full-year target; full-year free cash flow guided to about breakeven.

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