Škoda Auto in the first nine months of 2026: Strong results and second best-selling brand in Europe
Škoda Auto's results for January to September 2026 show global deliveries up 6.1% to 812,400, sales revenue up 3.5% to €23.1 billion and operating profit up 7.4% to €1.9 billion. UK deliveries rose 8.4% to 71,700, battery electric deliveries rose 41.3% to 167,400, and combined orders for the new Epiq and Peaq electric models passed 82,000 by mid-October. The press release is published below as supplied.
Key Takeaways
- Škoda Auto delivered 812,400 vehicles to customers globally in the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 6.1 percent year on year.
- The brand strengthened its position as the second best-selling car brand in Europe (EU27+4).
- Sales revenue rose 3.5 percent year on year to €23,132 million, while operating profit increased 7.4 percent to €1,923 million.
- Return on sales reached 8.3 percent, up from 8.0 percent in the same period of 2025.
- Global deliveries of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles increased by 34.7 percent to 203,100 units.
- Battery electric vehicle deliveries rose 41.3 percent year on year to 167,400 units.
- More than 82,000 orders were recorded for the all new Epiq and Peaq electric models by mid-October 2026.
- Deliveries in India grew 7.8 percent to 53,200 vehicles, supported by the updated Slavia and Kushaq models.
- The Octavia remained the best-selling model line globally with 138,000 deliveries.
Executive Summary
Škoda Auto recorded financial and delivery growth during the first nine months of 2026. Global vehicle deliveries reached 812,400 units, marking a 6.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Sales revenue reached €23.1 billion, operating profit stood at €1.9 billion and net cash flow reached €1.8 billion. In its primary market of Europe (EU27+4), Škoda recorded 666,798 vehicle registrations, maintaining its position as the second best-selling car brand in the region.
Sales Performance and Market Position
Škoda delivered 812,400 vehicles globally between January and September 2026. Western Europe accounted for 483,200 deliveries, an increase of 9.0 percent. Germany remained the brand's largest single market worldwide with 178,300 deliveries, representing growth of 15.9 percent.
Deliveries in key European markets included:
- United Kingdom: 71,700 vehicles (+8.4%)
- Czech Republic: 70,500 vehicles (+4.2%)
- Poland: 50,700 vehicles (+10.4%)
- France: 39,800 vehicles (+10.0%)
Central Europe recorded 160,200 deliveries (+6.6%), while Eastern Europe reached 42,300 deliveries (+7.7%). Significant percentage growth was recorded in Egypt (+48.8%), Hungary (+19.4%) and Belgium (+17.1%).
Outside Europe, India remained Škoda's largest market with 53,200 deliveries, an increase of 7.8 percent. Deliveries in Türkiye reached 32,600 vehicles (+1.2%). North African markets included Egypt with 5,000 vehicles (+48.8%) and Morocco with 4,700 vehicles (+4.5%). Deliveries in China totalled 700 units.
Current Product Range and Electric Offensives
Deliveries of fully electric and plug in hybrid vehicles reached 203,100 units globally, up 34.7 percent year on year. In Europe (EU27+4), plug in models represented 29.8 percent of total brand deliveries, compared to 24.1 percent in the prior year.
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) deliveries increased 41.3 percent to 167,400 units globally. The Elroq and Enyaq ranked as the third and fourth best-selling BEV models in Europe respectively. Škoda ranked as the fifth best-selling BEV brand in Europe overall.
The Elroq achieved 92,200 global deliveries, a 52.7 percent increase. It was the best-selling electric car in Denmark, Germany and Slovakia, ranked second in the Czech Republic, Netherlands and Switzerland, and third in Poland and Austria.
The Enyaq recorded 72,700 global deliveries (+25.0%). It held first place in the Czech Republic electric vehicle market and ranked among the top three in Austria, Denmark, Slovakia, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
Škoda expanded its model portfolio to 14 series through the introduction of the Epiq, manufactured in Spain, and the Peaq SUV, manufactured in Mladá Boleslav. By mid-October 2026, combined orders for the Epiq and Peaq exceeded 82,000 units.
Model Delivery Breakdown
Global deliveries by model line for the first nine months of 2026:
- Škoda Octavia: 138,000 vehicles (-2.9%)
- Škoda Kodiaq: 107,800 vehicles (+11.9%)
- Škoda Kamiq: 92,200 vehicles (-3.3%)
- Škoda Elroq: 92,200 vehicles (+52.7%)
- Škoda Fabia: 88,100 vehicles (-2.1%)
- Škoda Karoq: 75,000 vehicles (-4.2%)
- Škoda Enyaq: 72,700 vehicles (+25.0%)
- Škoda Superb: 50,500 vehicles (-7.3%)
- Škoda Scala: 39,000 vehicles (-3.5%)
- Škoda Kylaq: 33,200 vehicles (+10.2%)
- Škoda Kushaq: 11,400 vehicles (+16.3%)
- Škoda Slavia: 9,700 vehicles (-4.5%)
- Škoda Epiq: 1,900 vehicles
- Škoda Peaq: 700 vehicles
Financial Performance
Škoda Auto Group financial figures for January to September 2026:
- Sales revenue increased 3.5 percent to €23,132 million (2025: €22,342 million).
- Operating profit increased 7.4 percent to €1,923 million (2025: €1,790 million).
- Return on sales reached 8.3 percent (2025: 8.0%).
- Total production reached 856,400 vehicles (+2.3%).
- Total vehicle sales reached 899,100 units (+3.4%).
- Capital investments totalled €1,161 million (-11.0%).
- Net cash flow stood at €1,782 million (-7.9%).
Performance Comparison Table
| Financial Indicator | Jan–Sep 2026 | Jan–Sep 2025 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deliveries to customers (cars) | 812,400 | 765,700 | +6.1 |
| Production (cars) | 856,400 | 837,000 | +2.3 |
| Sales (cars) | 899,100 | 869,700 | +3.4 |
| Sales revenue (€ million) | 23,132 | 22,342 | +3.5 |
| Operating profit (€ million) | 1,923 | 1,790 | +7.4 |
| Return on sales (%) | 8.3 | 8.0 | +0.3 pts |
| Investments (€ million) | 1,161 | 1,304 | -11.0 |
| Net cash flow (€ million) | 1,782 | 1,934 | -7.9 |
Brand and Historical Context
Škoda Auto has been a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group for more than30 years and forms part of Brand Group CORE. The company operates three manufacturing plants in the Czech Republic, with additional production capacity in Spain, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, India, Vietnam and Ukraine. Škoda employs approximately 40,000 people globally and operates in nearly 100 commercial markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many vehicles did Škoda Auto deliver worldwide in the first nine months of 2026?
A: Škoda Auto delivered 812,400 vehicles to customers globally between January and September 2026, representing a 6.1 percent increase year on year.
Q: What was Škoda Auto's financial performance in the first nine months of 2026?
A: Sales revenue reached €23,132 million, operating profit increased by 7.4 percent to €1,923 million and return on sales reached 8.3 percent.
Q: What is Škoda's market ranking in Europe?
A: According to official ACEA figures, Škoda strengthened its position as the second best-selling car brand in Europe (EU27+4).
Q: What proportion of Škoda's European deliveries were electrified models?
A: Battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 29.8 percent of Škoda's deliveries in Europe (EU27+4) during the first nine months of 2026.
Q: Which market was Škoda's largest individual country market?
A: Germany remained Škoda's largest single market worldwide, with deliveries rising 15.9 percent to 178,300 vehicles.
Q: What were the top selling electric models for Škoda in Europe?
A: The fully electric Elroq and Enyaq were the primary electric drivers, ranking third and fourth respectively among all electric vehicle models sold in Europe.
Q: How many orders have been placed for the new Epiq and Peaq electric vehicles?
A: Customer orders for the new fully electric Epiq and Peaq models combined exceeded 82,000 units by mid-October 2026.
Q: What was Škoda's performance in the Indian market?
A: Deliveries in India reached 53,200 vehicles in the first nine months of 2026, up 7.8 percent year on year, making it Škoda's largest market outside Europe.
Q: Which model was Škoda's top seller globally?
A: The Škoda Octavia was the best-selling model line overall, with global deliveries reaching 138,000 units.
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