Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations despite semiconductor shortage
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STUTTGART, Germany, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans achieved strong results in the second quarter thanks to convincing products, favorable product mix, pricing and ongoing cost discipline. This was despite negative effects from the very limited availability of semiconductor components. Daimler Trucks & Buses sales increased in almost all regions due to improved market conditions, which translated into higher profitability in the second quarter. In addition, the Daimler Trucks & Buses EBIT benefitted from strong pricing, higher aftersales business and positive, non-recurring valuation effects of around one hundred million euros. EBIT at Daimler Mobility benefitted from low cost of credit risk, a credit provision release of €120 million and improved funding costs.
Daimler Says Q2 Group EBIT Significantly Above Market View
BERLIN (dpa-AFX) - Daimler Group EBIT, Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans adjusted EBIT, Daimler Trucks & Buses Return on Sales adjusted, Daimler Trucks & Buses adjusted EBIT, Daimler Mobility adjusted EBIT and Daimler s Industrial Free Cash Flow for the second quarter of 2021 were all significantly above market expectations, German automaker Daimler AG (DDAIF.PK) said in a statement.
Daimler s preliminary group EBIT for the second-quarter was 5.19 billion euros compared to the consensus of 4.12 billion euros. Quarterly adjusted EBIT was 5.42 billion euros compared to consensus of 4.29 billion euros.
Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans quarterly adjusted EBIT was 3.60 billion euros compared to consensus of 3.07 billion euros.
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Daimler AG: Preliminary second quarter 2021 results above market expectations despite semiconductor shortage
15-Jul-2021 / 00:16 CET/CEST
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Preliminary second quarter 2021 results above market expectations despite semiconductor shortage
Stuttgart, Germany - Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans achieved strong results in the second quarter thanks to convincing products, favorable product mix, pricing and ongoing cost discipline. This was despite negative effects from the very limited availability of semiconductor components. Daimler Trucks & Buses sales increased in almost all regions due to improved market conditions, which translated into higher profitability in the second quarter. In addition, the Daimler Trucks & B