Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz (OTC:MBGAF) on Tuesday reported lower first-quarter profits and sales that were in line with expectations, adding it would hold and defend high pricing levels seen in the first quarter.
The group’s first-quarter earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 29.8% to 3.86 billion euros ($4.13 billion), compared with the 3.87 billion LSEG estimate.
Thanks to a strong conversion rate, the group’s free cash flow from its industrial business actually grew 3.2% to 2.23 billion euros, it said, adding it kept its outlook, which forecasts stable sales and slightly lower EBIT in 2024.
“Mercedes-Benz wants to hold and defend pricing at current levels,” the company said, adding sales volume were expected to rise over the coming quarters. – Reuters
