Daimler Buses has reported over 2025 a double-digit operating margin for the first time. Daimler Buses' sales of battery-electric buses increased sharply. But on the other hand, where the number of sold buses increased, the trucks reversed. Last year Daimler Buses delivered 26,991 units, an increase of 2% compared to the previous year. Sales increased by 14% to EUR 5,963 million.
Daimler Truck sold 422,510 trucks and buses worldwide in 2025, 8% less compared to the same period of the previous year (2024: 460,409 units). Unit sales of battery-electric trucks and buses increased significantly by 67% to 6,726 (2024: 4,035) units. Industrial Business revenue decreased by 10% to €45.9 billion (2024: €50.7 billion). Adjusted Group EBIT declined by 19% to €3,778 million (2024: €4,667 million). For the 2026 financial year the Group projects unit sales to range between 330,000 and 360,000 units (2025: 315,000 units from continuing operations). Daimler Truck anticipates that the market of heavy-duty trucks in North America (Class 8) ranges between 250,000 and 290,000 units (2025: 258,000 units). The market for
heavy-duty trucks in the EU30 region is expected to range between 290,000 and 330,000 units (2025: 296,000). In Latin America, Daimler Truck reinforced its product offensive with the introduction of the all‑new Mercedes‑Benz Axor. In India, Daimler Truck expanded its heavy‑duty offering with the launch of new BharatBenz truck models. In North America, Daimler Truck began series production of the Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia. Backed by the strong order momentum – due to the global geopolitical situation - Daimler Truck defense revenue is expected to reach 1 billion EUR by 2028. The Group was able to secure major tenders, including 7,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks for the French Army.