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Volvo AB Class B (DE:VOL4)
FRANKFURT:VOL4

Volvo AB (VOL4) Price & Analysis

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VOL4 Stock Chart & Stats

€31.40
€0.20(0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€31.40
€0.20(0.64%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Recurring Service RevenueA growing service business (organic service growth +7%, SEK 126bn rolling) provides higher-margin, recurring revenue tied to installed base. This stabilizes cash flows across cycles, supports aftermarket margins and customer retention, and underpins long-term earnings resilience.
Strong Order BacklogElevated book-to-bill and orders (Q2 170%, 12M 106%) give multi-quarter revenue visibility and utilization leverage. A deep backlog supports production planning, pricing discipline and margin sustainability even if near-term retail deliveries lag, improving medium-term revenue predictability.
Solid Profitability And ReturnsConsistent mid-teens to high single-digit margins and strong ROE reflect structural operating scale and pricing power across trucks, CE and services. This earnings power supports reinvestment, dividend capacity and resilience through industry cycles over the coming months.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt-to-equity around 1.35 is high for an industrial cyclicals profile, limiting financial flexibility. Elevated leverage increases refinancing and interest-rate exposure, constrains discretionary investment or buybacks during downturns, and raises vulnerability if margins or cash flows slip.
Volatile Free Cash FlowSharp TTM FCF decline and only ~52% conversion of net income signal inconsistent cash reliability. Variable FCF complicates funding for capex, electrification and ramp-ups, reduces buffer for dividends or debt paydown, and increases funding risk across 2–6 month horizons.
Tariff And Input-cost PressuresSustained tariffs and material/freight inflation (noted SEK ~1.1–1.2bn run-rate) compress margins unless fully passed to customers. Regulatory timing uncertainty (Section 232 credits/IEEPA refunds) complicates planning and could erode profitability and cash generation over several quarters if costs persist.

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VOL4 FAQ

What was Volvo AB Class B’s price range in the past 12 months?
Volvo AB Class B lowest stock price was €22.40 and its highest was €33.20 in the past 12 months.
    What is Volvo AB Class B’s market cap?
    Volvo AB Class B’s market cap is €65.41B.
      When is Volvo AB Class B’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Volvo AB Class B’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2026 which is in 87 days.
        How were Volvo AB Class B’s earnings last quarter?
        Volvo AB Class B released its earnings results on Jul 17, 2026. The company reported €0.464 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.477 by -€0.013.
          Is Volvo AB Class B overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Volvo AB Class B’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Volvo AB Class B pay dividends?
            Volvo AB Class B does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Volvo AB Class B’s EPS estimate?
            Volvo AB Class B’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
              How many shares outstanding does Volvo AB Class B have?
              Volvo AB Class B has 1,592,708,700 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Volvo AB Class B’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Volvo AB Class B reported an EPS of €0.464 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.477. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.896%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Volvo AB Class B?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:VOL4
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Volvo AB Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    24.67%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    1.58%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -1.37%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Volvo AB Class B

                    AB Volvo (publ), a multinational enterprise operating through its subsidiaries, is a leading producer and marketer of commercial vehicles, buses, heavy construction equipment, and specialized marine and industrial power solutions. Its extensive global presence spans Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The company's diverse range of trucks, catering to sectors such as long-haul transportation, construction, mining, and distribution, are offered under prominent brands including Volvo, UD Trucks, Renault Trucks, Mack, Eicher, Arquus, cellcentric, and Dongfeng Trucks. Furthermore, it supplies various types of public transport vehicles, such as city and intercity buses, coaches, and bus chassis, along with integrated transport systems, primarily through its Prevost and Nova Bus marques. In the heavy machinery segment, Volvo manufactures equipment like excavators, articulated and rigid dump trucks, wheel loaders, road construction machines, pavers, and compactors, marketed under the Volvo and SDLG brands. Additionally, its Volvo Penta division provides robust engines and comprehensive power solutions designed for both recreational and commercial marine vessels, as well as for power generation, industrial, and off-road applications. Beyond its core product offerings, AB Volvo furnishes a comprehensive suite of auxiliary services. These include financial solutions, insurance provisions, equipment rentals, spare parts, repair and proactive maintenance services, service agreements, and assistance programs. These products and services reach customers via a widespread network of authorized dealerships and service workshops. The company actively engages in strategic collaborations, notably a significant alliance with Isuzu Motors in the commercial vehicle sector, a partnership with Samsung SDI Co focused on advancing battery pack technology for its trucks, and an agreement with NVIDIA and Aurora to spearhead the development of autonomous trucking solutions. Established in 1915, AB Volvo (publ) maintains its corporate headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.

                    Volvo AB (VOL4) Earnings & Revenues

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                    VOL4 Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial performance: strong organic sales growth (+7%), robust adjusted operating income (SEK 14.8bn) and margin expansion (11.7%), solid cash generation, and very healthy order intake and book-to-bill metrics. Key strategic wins (product launches, services momentum, Penta exposure to data centers) support future growth. However, notable headwinds remain—freight and material inflation, tariff uncertainty (SEK ~1.2bn in Q2 plus run-rate), North American delivery/ramp-up execution risk, regional softness in parts of Asia and paused Middle East deliveries for Penta, and some timing-related R&D capitalization effects. Overall, positives materially outweigh the lowlights, though management highlighted areas of focus and uncertainty for H2 (tariffs, ramp-up, cost inflation).View all DE:VOL4 earnings summaries

                    VOL4 Net sales Breakdown

                    42.81%42.81%29.82%11.96%8.89%6.52%
                    42.81% Europe
                    29.82% North America
                    11.96% Asia
                    8.89% South America
                    6.52% Africa and Oceania
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