Daimler Truck (DTG) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
12 Mar, 2026Market environment and structural trends
Global freight transport expected to grow 3% annually until 2050, reinforcing the sector's long-term relevance.
Transport remains a critical backbone for the economy and society, even amid uncertainty.
Financial performance 2025
Revenue declined 9% to €49.4bn; adjusted EBIT fell 19% to €3.8bn.
Adjusted ROS for Industrial Business at 7.8%, down 110bps from prior year.
Free cash flow for Industrial Business dropped 42% to €1.8bn; net industrial liquidity at €7.7bn.
Net profit decreased 34% to €2.0bn; EPS at €2.6.
Segment highlights
Trucks North America delivered strong results despite tariffs and freight recession, with revenue at €23.8bn and adj. ROS at 12.9%.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks maintained solid profitability; adj. ROS at 6.4% with higher R&D costs.
Daimler Buses achieved 10% ROS, demonstrating resilience and strong mix/volume effects.
Trucks Asia showed robust performance through pricing and cost discipline, despite FX headwinds.
Financial Services improved margin development, with adj. ROE at 6.1%.
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