The Volkswagen Group has published its half-year figures for 2025
“Driven by the success of our new products, Volkswagen Group held its ground in an extremely challenging environment. We made noticeable improvements in design, technology, and quality, and achieved significant progress in software. Our sales figures remain stable in a competitive global market. In Europe we expanded our leading position in electric mobility, with a market share of 28 percent and order books remain well filled. Supported by our ongoing product offensive and consistently good demand, we expect the positive trend to continue in second half of the year.” Oliver Blume, CEO Volkswagen Group
“Our half-year figures present a contrasting picture: on the one hand, we achieved strong product success and made progress in realigning the company. On the other, the operating result declined by a third year-on-year – also due to higher sales of lower-margin all-electric models. In addition, increased US import tariffs and restructuring measures had a negative impact. Excluding these items, the operating margin in the second quarter is at nearly seven percent, representing the upper end of our expectations. This shows that we are on the right track. But what really matters is cash in the bank. That’s why we must press ahead with our ongoing programs to improve earnings and pick up the pace where necessary.” Arno Antlitz, CFO & COO Volkswagen Group
Key Figures
158.4 billion EUR sales revenue in H1 2025, roughly in line with prior-year level (H1 2024: EUR 158.8 billion)
Slight growth in vehicle sales and a significant increase in sales revenue at Financial Services; currency effects had an offsetting impact.
6.7 billion EUR Operating Result in H1 2025, 33% below H1 2024 (EUR 10 billion); Operating Margin of 4.2%
Decline in Operating Result primarily due to high costs from increased U.S. import tariffs (EUR 1.3 billion), provisions for restructuring at Audi, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, and Cariad (EUR 0.7 billion), and expenses related to CO₂ regulation. Negative mix effects also weighed on the result, for example due to a higher share of fully electric vehicles as well as price and currency effects. Before increased US tariffs and restructuring, the operating margin was 5.6 percent.
–1.4 billion EUR Net Cash Flow in the Automotive Division in H1 2025 (H1 2024: EUR 0.4 billion)
In addition to the developments of the operating result, the main drivers of the lower Net Cash Flow were M&A expenditures, including EUR 0.9 billion for the acquisition of additional Rivian shares, as well as payments related to restructuring measures and U.S. import tariffs. A lower level of cash tied up in working capital had a positive effect compared to the prior year period.
4.36 million vehicle sales in H1 2025, slightly above H1 2024 (4.34 million vehicles)
Growth in South America (+19 %), Western Europe (+2 %) and Central and Eastern Europe (+5 %) more than compensated for the expected declines in China (–3 %) and, mainly due to tariffs, North America (–16 %).
Order intake for vehicles in Western Europe rises by 19% in H1 2025
Significant year-on-year increase in incoming orders in Western Europe. Key drivers were new models across all drive types, such as the VW ID.7 Tourer, CUPRA Terramar, Škoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Porsche 911. Order intake for all-electric vehicles was particularly strong, with an increase of 62 percent.
Outlook for the year 2025 as of July 25, 2025
The Volkswagen Group expects sales revenue to be in line with the previous year’s figure (previously: increase of up to 5 percent). The Group’s operating return on sales is expected to range between 4.0 and 5.0 percent (previously: 5.5 to 6.5 percent). In the Automotive Division, the Volkswagen Group continues to expect an investment ratio between 12 and 13 percent in 2025. Automotive net cash flow for 2025 is expected to be between EUR 1 and EUR 3 billion (previously: EUR 2 to EUR 5 billion). This includes cash outflows for investments for the future as well as for restructuring measures. Net liquidity in the Automotive Division in 2025 is expected to be between EUR 31 and EUR 33 billion (previously: EUR 34 to EUR 37 billion). The Group continues to pursue its objective of maintaining a solid financing and liquidity policy. At the lower end of the forecast ranges for operating result, net cash flow and net liquidity, it is assumed that in particular the current US import tariffs of 27.5 percent will continue to apply in the second half of 2025; at the upper end, it is assumed that these tariffs will be reduced to 10 percent. There is high uncertainty about further developments with regard to the tariffs, their impact and any reciprocal effects. Challenges will arise in particular from an environment of political uncertainty, expanding trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions, the increasing intensity of competition, volatile commodity, energy and foreign exchange markets, and emissions-related requirements that have been more stringent since the beginning of the year. Note: Adjustments to the reporting logic from January 2025 will lead, among other things, to a more precise disclosure of the Automotive Division’s sales revenue. In mathematical terms, this will lead to a lower investment ratio, namely by 130 basis points to 13.0 percent in the 2024 financial year. Based on the adjusted reporting logic, we expect the investment ratio in the Automotive Division to reduce to between 12 and 13 percent in 2025 and to around 10 percent in 2027. For details, see page 180 of the 2024 Annual Report.
Further information on the brand groups
Core
Brand group Core achieved noticeable progress in cost efficiency and recorded an operating margin of 4.8 % in the first half of the year.
This positive development confirms the direction taken through restructuring initiatives, particularly at the Volkswagen brand. Škoda achieved a strong operating margin of 8.5 % and delivered by far the best quarterly result in its history with around EUR 740 million.
Brand group Progressive generated an operating result of EUR 1.1 billion, shaped by numerous model changes as well as expenses for restructuring, U.S. import tariffs, and CO₂ compliance. The operating margin came in at 3.3 %. At the same time, the Group is driving its realignment forward through a comprehensive product portfolio renewal and an agreement for the future.
Porsche sales declined by 11 % to around 135,000 units, with the Macan remaining the best-selling model. Sales revenue decreased by 9 % to EUR 16.1 billion.
The operating result declined to EUR 0.8 billion, primarily due to special charges related to battery activities, U.S. tariffs, and strategic realignment measures.
In the first half of the year, the commercial vehicle business of TRATON GROUP recorded a decline in unit sales due to continued purchasing reluctance in North America, weaker demand in Europe, and difficult market conditions in Brazil.
As a result, sales revenue fell by 7 % to approx. EUR 21.2 billion. The operating result declined sharply by 39 % to EUR 1.2 billion, driven by lower volumes, higher fixed costs, and negative currency effects.
Thanks to the successful delivery of CARIAD software to the Volkswagen Group brands, CARIAD’s sales revenue increased by approx. 30 % compared with H1 2024.
The operating result stood at EUR –1.2 billion, roughly in line with the prior year.
Before restructuring expenses related to the transformation program, the result improved by approx. EUR 0.2 billion compared with H1 2024.
Group Mobility
The operating result reached EUR 1.8 billion, supported by improved margins and growth in new contracts and the contract portfolio. The full-year guidance is confirmed.
