› Škoda Auto reports increases across all key financial figures in the first quarter of 2023
› Operating profit increases to €542 million (+60.8% YoY)
› Return on sales high at 8% (Q1/2022: 6.6%)
› 209,600 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide (+12.6%), including big markets in Western and Southern Europe
› Deliveries of all-electric Enyaq series increase dramatically (+40.7%)
Škoda Auto is picking up the pace: Recovering from the parts shortages and challenging environment of the past three years, the company has made significant gains across all key financial figures in the first three months of 2023. Revenues increased by more than 30% YoY to €6.794 billion, while operating profit rose by more than 60% to €542 million. The return on sales increased by 1.4 percentage points to a solid 8%. The company also reports double-digit increases in vehicle deliveries to customers, driven by significant growth in key markets in Southern and Western Europe (Great Britain +59.1%; Spain +92.5%; Italy +50.3%). The brand is thus meeting its targets under the ‘Next Level – Škoda 2030 strategy’, which aims to strengthen the company’s position in Europe and increase market shares, especially in Southern Europe. The broadly positive trend is due to the supply of components stabilising and the associated reduction in production stoppages. In terms of models, the Octavia remains the top seller, followed by the Kamiq and Kodiaq SUVs, while deliveries of the all-electric Enyaq family also increased significantly.
We have made a great start to the year. In light of the improving but still challenging market environment, we are pleased with this positive trend. Our total profit grew by more than 60% to €542 million in the first three months of the year, which is a solid result. The consistent implementation of our Next Level Efficiency+ programme along with adjustments to pricing and product mix contributed to this success.
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda AutoThe fact that we are in a much better position to respond to the sustained high demand for our vehicles is excellent news. In the first three months of this year, we managed to increase our deliveries by 12.6% compared to the same period last year, significantly reducing delivery times. This allowed us to maintain our position in our traditional markets and make substantial gains in Western Europe, in particular. With a 40.7% increase in deliveries, the success of our all-electric Enyaq family is especially pleasing.
Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and MarketingŠkoda Auto back on track: positive results in the first quarter of 2023
After recent external influences that negatively impacted the company’s financial results, Škoda Auto was able to reverse this trend and steer back on course. The carmaker recorded a YoY increase in sales revenue of over 30% to €6.794 billion and growth in operating profit of more than 60% to €542 million. This positive result is largely due to the improved supply of parts and the consistent implementation of the Next Level Efficiency+ programme. Meanwhile, Škoda is gearing up for two major launches this year: the new-generation Superb, which will be introduced in both Combi estate and liftback versions and the Kodiaq, which will continue to offer up to seven seats.
Škoda Auto Group– Quarterly comparison of key figures, January to March 2023/2022)
| 2023 | 2022 | change in % | ||||
| Deliveries to customers | cars | 209,600 | 186,200 | 12.6% | ||
| Deliveries to customers excl. China | cars | 203,600 | 171,000 | 19.1% | ||
| Production3) | cars | 266,600 | 235,100 | 13.4% | ||
| Sales4) | cars | 275,300 | 238,200 | 15.6% | ||
| Sales revenue | million EUR | 6,794 | 5,101 | 33.2% | ||
| Operating profit | million EUR | 542 | 337 | 60.8% | ||
| Return on sales | % | 8,0 | 6,6 | |||
| Investments in tangible assets | million EUR | 159 | 74 | 114.9% | ||
| Net cash flow | million EUR | 407 | 337 | 20.8% |
Worldwide deliveries in the first quarter of the year by selected market region:
| Market region | Deliveries from January to March 2023(Deliveries Q1 2022 / change in %) |
| Western Europe | 118,400 vehicles (89,000 vehicles; +33.0%) |
| Germany (largest single market globally) | 40,200 vehicles (33,100 vehicles; +21.4%) |
| Central Europe | 42,600 vehicles (35,400 vehicles; +20.3%) |
| Czech Republic (domestic market) | 20,200 vehicles (18,600 vehicles; +8.8%) |
| Eastern Europe | 9,700 vehicles (19,600 vehicles; -50,4%) |
| China | 6,000 vehicles (15,200 vehicles; -60.5%) |
| India | 11,900 vehicles (11,600 vehicles; +2.7%) |
| Total (Worldwide) | 209,600 vehicles (186,200 vehicles; +12.6%) |
Škoda brand deliveries to customers in the first quarter of 2023
(in units, rounded, listed by model; +/- in % compared to previous year):
| Škoda Octavia | (45,000; +16.1%) |
| Škoda Kamiq | (32,300; +32.8%) |
| Škoda Kodiaq | (26,500; +5.3%) |
| Škoda Karoq | (25,500; +12.5%) |
| Škoda Fabia | (25,500; +23.9%) |
| Škoda Superb | (15,700; -5.2%) |
| Škoda Scala | (14,100; +36.5%) |
| Škoda Enyaq iV | (12,400; +40.7%) |
| Škoda Kushaq | (6,200; -10.6%) |
| Škoda Slavia | (4,500; +32.4%) |
| Škoda Rapid | (1,600; -80.7%) |
