DHL expects to hit 2026 targets despite high fuel costs

DHL expects to hit 2026 targets despite high fuel costs

DHL - and especially its parcel and postal business - is on track for a strong fourth quarter and to meet its 2026 targets, as the logistics group navigates higher fuel costs and changes to EU import rules.

Deutsche Post Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Deutsche Post (ETR:DHL), which operates as DHL Group, reported third-quarter revenue growth of 13% and raised its 2026 earnings and cash flow guidance as demand strengthened across its logistics businesses. Chief Financial Officer Melanie Kreis said on the company’s third-quarter earnings call that

DHL Global Forwarding revenue jumps as ocean freight volumes rise

DHL Group reported higher revenue and operating profit in the third quarter of 2026, supported by growth in international freight forwarding, express deliveries and contract logistics. Group revenue increased by 12.6% to €22.7 billion, compared with €20.1 billion in the same period last year. Operating profit (EBIT) rose by 16.2% to €1.7 billion, while the […]

DHL's growth broadening beyond Express – Global Forwarding sparkles

With the headline numbers pre-released three weeks ago, the full third-quarter report matters most for where DHL’s growth is coming from. Express still earns about 60% of group profit, but forwarding is winning air freight faster than its main rivals in a tight market, and Supply Chain’s new contracts are up 42% this year, with data centres among its growth sectors. The open question is how much of the momentum ...