Mercedes-Benz Group has revised its performance outlook for 2026, indicating that its full-year earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are anticipated to stay consistent with the previous year's figures. Meanwhile, the free cash flow generated by its industrial business is projected to experience a significant downturn. When it comes to automotive operations, the adjusted return on sales for the entire year is predicted to fall within the range of 2% to 3%. In contrast, van operations are expected to yield a return on sales between 8% and 10%, while financial services operations are projected to achieve a return on sales ranging from 12% to 14%. During the third quarter, Mercedes-Benz Group reported an EBIT of €1.77 billion, outperforming market expectations of €1.6 billion. The free cash flow for its industrial operations amounted to €172 million. Furthermore, the adjusted return on sales for automotive operations stood at 2.5%, marginally surpassing the market's expectation of 2.4%, and the adjusted return on sales for van operations reached 9.4%.