Mercedes-Benz quarterly profit rises 13.5% despite weak sales

Published Jul 28, 12:22 PM UTC

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Mercedes-Benz reported a 13.5% increase in quarterly profit, defying weak car sales and a decline in the crucial Chinese market. Auto expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer attributed the result to cost-cutting measures, stating the company 'saved their way to profit.' The report, published by Die Welt on July 28, 2026, highlights the automaker's ability to maintain profitability through efficiency gains amid challenging market conditions, particularly in China where demand has softened. The profit rise contrasts with broader industry headwinds, suggesting strategic financial management rather than revenue growth drove the improvement.

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Mercedes-Benz reported a 13.5 percent increase in quarterly profit, despite weak car sales and a decline in sales in China.

"They saved their way to profit," said auto expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer in an interview with Dietmar Deffner.

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Original headline: Gewinn bei Mercedes-Benz um 13,5 Prozent gestiegen – „Man hat sich in Gewinne gespart“

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