VDL reports 5% revenue decline in 2025 as net income rises 83%, bus division grows but remains loss-making - Sustainable Bus

"VDL Group's total revenue in 2025 amounted to €4.064 billion, down 5% from the previous year's €4.281 billion. The downturn can be attributed to a slowdown in the high-tech (semiconductor) sector and a decline in automotive revenue from VDL Nedcar."

"The Buses division of VDL Group marked a pivotal year in 2025, with revenue growth of 6%, reaching €538 million. However, the group still points out that the division 'is operating at a loss.'"

"One of the most significant changes was the merger of VDL Bus & Coach and Van Hool, resulting in the creation of VDL Bus Group. This consolidation formed a unified organization under two established brands: VDL and Van Hool."

"The order book for 2026 is fully booked, with deliveries in the focus markets of Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France."

In 2025, VDL Group reported a revenue decrease of 5%, totaling €4.064 billion, while net income surged by 83% to €121 million. The order backlog fell by 6% but later increased by 12% in 2026. The Buses division grew by 6% to €538 million, despite still operating at a loss. A significant merger between VDL Bus & Coach and Van Hool formed the VDL Bus Group, enhancing production capabilities for electric buses, with a fully booked order book for 2026 in key European markets.

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