In the first quarter of 2026, the Renault Group confirms strong growth momentum, with total revenue of 12.5 billion euros, up 7.3% (and 8.8% at constant exchange rates) compared to the same period in 2025. The result was supported by both the Automotive Division and the growth of Mobilize Financial Services. The former’s revenue reached 10,807 million euros (+6.5%; +8.0% at constant exchange rates), while the latter stood at 1,723 million euros (+13.0%; +14.1% at constant exchange rates). A trend that strengthens the group’s solidity and its ability to leverage both automotive production and financial services related to mobility.
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The Renault Group grows at the beginning of 2026
Regarding demand and sales, Renault Group sales stood at 183 units (-3.3% compared to the first quarter of 2025), with an impact due to non-recurring factors recorded by Dacia. At the same time, however, Renault and Alpine show growth: Renault sales increased by 2.2% to 397,602 units, thanks to the boost from electrified vehicles and the availability of the entire range of light commercial vehicles (+15.1% in Europe), also improving its position in the European market (second place for passenger cars and commercial vehicles).
From Alpine to Dacia
Sales of Dacia, however, fell by 16.3% to 145,335 units due to adverse weather conditions that caused disruptions to logistics and production, with production losses “amounting to several thousand units”. The recovery began in March, with a +1.9% in Europe compared to March 2025 and an order book supported by a double-digit increase in orders since the beginning of the year. Finally, Alpine recorded a jump of 54.7%, driven mainly by the A290.
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Rapid Electrification
In terms of commercial strategy and transition to electric, the group shows significant progress. The electrification of sales continues to grow in Europe, with a 12.0% increase in electrified vehicles compared to the first quarter of 2025, and with the mix of electrified vehicles rising by 9.1 points to 52.3%. In detail, electric vehicles grew by 20.9% and represent 17% of the group’s sales (up 4.0 points), while hybrid vehicles reached 35.3% of sales (+5.1 points), thanks mainly to Dacia and the momentum of Duster and Bigster. Furthermore, the order book remains solid, equivalent to approximately 2 months of projected sales (compared to 1.5 months at the end of December 2025).
Product offensive
Looking ahead, the company confirms the 2026 financial outlook: an operating margin of around 5.5% of revenue, free cash flow for the Automotive Division of approximately 1 billion, continuing throughout the year the priority of cost reduction and the product offensive with new models, both in Europe and beyond. These include Clio, Twingo E-Tech Electric, a new Dacia A-segment electric car and the new Striker, Alpine A390, and the international expansion of various lines such as Renault Duster in India and Renault Boreal in Latin America and Turkey.
