Mercedes-Benz Group AG

MBG

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ISIN DE0007100000 / Valor 945657

Xetra (2025-11-17)

EUR 58.55-0.38%

Mercedes-Benz Group AG
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About company

Mercedes-Benz Group AG, formerly known as Daimler AG, stands as a prominent figure in the global automotive industry. The company specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high-end passenger cars and premium vans under the Mercedes-Benz brand, a name synonymous with luxury and innovation in the automotive sector. Beyond vehicle production, Mercedes-Benz Group AG extends its expertise into financial services through Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG. This subsidiary provides a comprehensive suite of services including financing, leasing, car subscriptions, and rentals, alongside fleet management solutions. It also delves into digital services aimed at enhancing the user experience with features for charging and payment, insurance brokerage, and a range of innovative mobility services designed to meet the evolving needs of modern consumers. Through these diversified business areas, Mercedes-Benz Group AG demonstrates a commitment to not only leading in automotive excellence but also in facilitating a seamless and integrated mobility ecosystem.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Cyclicals

Strong Free Cash Flow

The company generated a free cash flow of €1.9 billion in Q2 2025, up from €1.6 billion in Q2 2024. For the first half of 2025, free cash flow reached €4.2 billion, compared to €3.9 billion in H1 2024. Net liquidity increased to €30.8 billion at the end of Q2 2025, up from €27.4 billion in the same period last year.

Impact of New Tariffs on EBIT

Group EBIT was influenced by €715 million in adjustments aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and supporting M&A activities, including the sale of production and sales capacities in Argentina. The adjusted EBIT for Mercedes-Benz Group reached €2.0 billion in Q2 2025, down from €4.0 billion in Q2 2024.

Mercedes-Benz Cars Performance

Mercedes-Benz Cars achieved an adjusted EBIT margin of 5.1% in Q2 2025 and 6.2% for the first half of the year. The company sold 453,700 cars in the quarter, a 9% decrease year-over-year but 2% higher than Q1 2025. Strong demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by 34%, and xEV sales grew by 4%, despite challenges in markets like China.

Mercedes-Benz Vans Growth

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported a healthy adjusted EBIT margin of 10.4% in Q2 2025 and 11.0% for the first half. The division sold 93,400 vans in the quarter, a 10% decrease from the previous year, within a highly competitive market. Notably, electric van sales surged by 32% compared to Q2 2024.

Mercedes-Benz Mobility Stability

Mercedes-Benz Mobility maintained a robust adjusted return on equity of 8.9% in Q2 2025 and 8.8% for the first half. The division's adjusted EBIT slightly increased from the prior year, supported by positive financial investments and ongoing efficiency measures.

Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook

CEO Ola Källenius emphasized the company's commitment to delivering intelligent products and maintaining tight cost control. Mercedes-Benz Group is adapting to new geopolitical realities by optimizing its global production footprint and executing the Next Level Performance programme to enhance resilience and operational efficiency.

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Key figures

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