Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) says it closed 2025 with strong momentum, delivering growth across both machines and services with order intake rising by 18% in Q4.
Volvo CE adds that the results further demonstrate its continued transformation toward becoming a total solutions provider.
The construction and quarrying equipment manufacturer confirmed Eskilstuna as the location for its new crawler excavator assembly plant.
During the last quarter the total machine market grew compared to the prior year. Europe, South America, Africa and Oceania, China and North America grew while Asia contracted.
In Q4 2025, net sales decreased by 16% to SEK18,692m (from SEK22,197m), of which net sales of machines increased by 13% and service sales by 8%. Both adjusted and reported operating income amounted to SEK 2,599m (SEK2,609m), corresponding to an operating margin of 13.9% (11.8). Compared with Q4 2024, a positive product and market mix and an improved service business were partly offset by lower volumes and increased US tariff costs. Currency movements had a negative impact of SEK653m. For the full year 2025, net sales amounted to SEK81,641m (SEK88,305m). Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK10,856m (SEK12,737m), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 13.3% (14.4).
The fourth quarter marks important milestones achieved and investments for continued growth
In the quarter, Volvo CE maintained strong performance and stability despite uncertain market conditions.
Melker Jernberg, head of Volvo CE, said: “This has been a positive quarter, driven by increased sales of recently launched products and higher revenue from our services business. Customer response to our new equipment has been strong across key markets, while our solutions offerings continue to gain traction. We enter the new year with solid momentum and a clear focus on driving the industry’s transformation forward.”
In Q4, Volvo CE confirmed Eskilstuna, Sweden, as the location for its new crawler excavator assembly plant serving European markets. The 30,000‑square‑metre facility will strengthen Volvo CE’s position in the key excavator segment by increasing capacity and flexibility to meet growing regional demand.
Volvo CE continued the rollout of its new range of electric models, with the first L120 Electric wheeled loaders delivered to customers in selected European and Asian markets.
In December, Volvo CE participated in the EXCON 2025 construction equipment show in India, where the company showcased a portfolio of products and services aimed at supporting the next phase of growth in construction, mining, and material handling.
Following the European Commission’s approval of Volvo CE’s planned acquisition of Swecon, the transaction is now in its final stages. Closing of the previously announced acquisition is expected on January 31, 2026.
Market development
Volvo CE says the total market in Europe continued to grow in Q4, with support from major markets like Germany, UK and France, on the back of a more positive business outlook in general. The North American market grew slightly in Q4 as the US economy had a development that was better than expectations in the second half of 2025.
Market growth in South America was driven by a rebound in Chile, Argentina and Colombia. The Chinese market continued to grow, though at a slower pace, supported by governmental policies to stimulate the real estate sector and investments in farmland transformation. These mainly drive demand for smaller machines. Asia excluding China registered a modest growth, despite a decline in Japan. There was continued growth in Indonesia, driven by investments in infrastructure and food estate projects and a stable mining industry, as well as growth in Southeast Asia. The markets in Middle East, Australia and Turkey grew, while India was down, mainly for large machines.
