9.5% revenue growth for the Renault Group in H1 2026. First six-month results
The French group Renault has officially presented its financial balance sheet for the first six months of 2026. Despite an intense and challenging competitive environment in the European automotive industry, the manufacturer recorded solid revenue growth, supported in particular by the dynamics of sales of electrified and hybrid vehicles.
Solid financial results in a volatile context
Between January and June 2026, Groupe Renault achieved a turnover of 30.3 billion euros. This performance represents an increase of 9.5% compared to the same period in 2025, driven by a better product mix and sustained demand in key markets.
Operational performance remained at a robust level:
- Operating margin: 1.6 billion euros, equivalent to 5.2% of turnover.
- Net profit: 0.7 billion euros.
These figures confirm the effectiveness of the cost optimization measures and financial discipline applied by the French group's management.
Spectacular advance in the electrified vehicle market
One of the main pillars of revenue growth was the acceleration of sales in the low-emission vehicle segment. In the first half of 2026, the share of electrified vehicles (100% electric and hybrid) in total Groupe Renault sales in Europe rose to 52%, marking an advance of 8.2 percentage points compared to the first half of last year.
The fully electric vehicle (BEV) segment has seen considerable expansion:
- 47.6% increase in electric car sales in Europe.
- 100% electric vehicles came to represent 18.8% of the group's total sales in Europe in H1 2026.
- Hybrid vehicles continue to be a major volume driver, currently covering a third of all sales for the French group.
What role did Dacia play in the group's results?
The Mioveni brand continues to represent an essential strategic pillar for the Renault Group, but the first six months of 2026 marked an important reconfiguration of its portfolio and commercial dynamics.
Commercial information indicates the following developments for Dacia:
- Total sales volume: Dacia sold 284,021 units in Europe in the first half of the year, which represents a decrease of 8.7% compared to the first 6 months of 2025.
- Accelerating electrification in Mioveni: Even though total volumes have registered a slight decline, the transition to green technologies has visibly intensified. The brand's electric and hybrid models now represent 30.8% of total Dacia sales, registering an increase of 7.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
This change in dynamics shows that Dacia is consolidating its presence in electrified segments, driven by the success of hybrid versions and the continued interest in affordable mobility with low emissions.
Conclusion
The results for the first six months of 2026 show that Groupe Renault's transformation strategy continues to bear fruit. By accelerating the electric expansion of its main brand and gradually pivoting the Dacia range towards hybrid and electric powertrains, the French manufacturer is increasing its revenues and securing profitability in an increasingly sustainability-oriented automotive market.
