Geely Hits Record Sales in H1 2026 as Exports Jump 158%

Geely has posted extraordinary results for the first half of 2026, with record sales and unprecedented revenue figures. The Chinese automaker exported 474,228 vehicles — a staggering 157.6% increase year-over-year, surpassing its total exports for all of 2025 in just six months.

Record Sales and Revenue Milestones

1.423 million vehicles is the total Geely moved in the first six months of the year, a modest 1% gain versus the same period in 2025. The real headline, however, is revenue — 173.6 billion yuan (approximately $25.58 billion), up 15% year-over-year and the highest H1 figure in company history.

Domestic demand in China has cooled noticeably, and competition there is at its most intense. That's why Geely is pushing hard into overseas markets, which have become the primary engine of growth. In June alone, monthly exports crossed the 100,000-vehicle mark for the first time ever.

Core Profit Surges 46%

Core profit attributable to owners of the parent company jumped 46% to 9.68 billion yuan — a strong signal of operational efficiency. This figure differs from net profit attributable to shareholders, which saw a slight decline during the period, according to the published financial results.

Management has raised its full-year export target to approximately 920,000 vehicles in 2026. The move underscores a clear strategy: international expansion is the path to offset any softness at home.

Global Growth as the New Engine

Geely is actively expanding its footprint across the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America, with a particular focus on electric and hybrid models. The trajectory is unmistakable — this brand's next growth chapter will be written beyond China's borders.