DHL Group reported stronger-than-expected results for the 2025 financial year, despite ongoing global trade tensions and declining revenues.
The Bonn-based logistics company recorded revenue of €82.9 billion, down 1.6% year-on-year, partly due to currency effects and lower shipment volumes on routes to the United States. However, through active capacity management and structural cost improvements, the company increased its operating profit (EBIT) by 3.7% to €6.1 billion, surpassing its forecast of at least €6 billion.
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Profitability also improved, with the EBIT margin rising to 7.4%, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous year.
CEO Tobias Meyer said the results demonstrate the company's ability to navigate a volatile global economy while continuing to invest in long-term growth markets.
The group invested €3.0 billion in assets in 2025, slightly lower than the previous year, reflecting adjustments to shifting global trade flows. Free cash flow increased 8.3% to €3.2 billion, exceeding expectations.
Net profit rose 5.1% to €3.5 billion, while earnings per share increased to €3.09, up from €2.86 in 2024.
Dividend increase and 2026 outlook
DHL plans to propose a dividend increase to €1.90 per share at the upcoming annual meeting, up from €1.85 in the previous year.
Looking ahead to 2026, the company expects continued geopolitical uncertainty but forecasts operating profit of more than €6.2 billion and free cash flow of around €3 billion. The group will maintain a focus on efficiency improvements, cost management and its "Fit for Growth" program, alongside continued investments in global growth markets.
Source: www.moebelmarkt.de
