Traton reported 18% rise in Q1 orders to 87,400, driven by 80% surge at U.S. subsidiary International Motors.
Q1 sales fell 3% to €10.2 bn, while EBIT of €582 mn beat forecasts by 15%, lifting shares ~3% in Frankfurt.
Brand operating profits were Scania €463 mn, MAN €239 mn, VWTB €68 mn; Navistar posted a €71 mn loss.
Traton reaffirmed 2026 guidance for group sales to decline 5‑7% and Jefferies analyst called results slightly better with unchanged outlook.