Mercedes cuts 2026 profit outlook on weakness in China
Mercedes-Benz lowered its forecast for the adjusted operating margin in its core car segment to between 2% and 3% for 2026, down from the previous 3%-5%, citing deteriorating conditions in the Chinese market and higher fourth-quarter costs, including more expensive materials. Sales in the core segment fell 8% year on year in the third quarter. The stock fell about 2.67% in the session after dropping as much as 5.5%. Volkswagen and BMW had already cut forecasts for similar reasons.
In 40 seconds
- Mercedes expects an adjusted operating margin of 2% to 3% in its core segment for 2026, down from 3%-5%
- Group operating profit would remain broadly stable instead of rising significantly
- Core segment sales fell 8% year on year in the third quarter on weak demand in China
IASummary generated by artificial intelligence from a story by XTB.com. It may contain errors: the original source prevails.




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