Who owns Mercedes-Benz today?
Mercedes-Benz Corporation has been a division of a larger German automobile manufacturer, Daimler AG—but as of February 1, 2022, Daimler AG is now officially known as Mercedes-Benz AG! The Mercedes-Benz Group is the largest individual shareholder of Daimler Truck Holding AG. Other major shareholders include the Mercedes-Benz Pension Trust e. V. Kuwait Investment Authority.Mercedes-Benz, which is best known for its luxury vehicles, is a subsidiary of Daimler AG. Freightliner, Thomas Built Buses, Detroit Diesel, and Smart Automobile are also part of Daimler.
Why is Mercedes stock falling?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced a sharp decline in its third-quarter 2025 financial results, hit by weakened sales volumes, rising US tariffs, and ongoing restructuring costs. BLEAK OUTLOOK. After a 30% slump in earnings in 2024, and 40% in its cars division, this year will see earnings fall even further, Mercedes-Benz said, expecting a rate of return in its car division of just 6-8%.Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced a sharp decline in its third-quarter 2025 financial results, hit by weakened sales volumes, rising US tariffs, and ongoing restructuring costs.