DHL Group Posts Q1 Profit Growth; Reaffirms 2026 EBIT Guidance

DHL Group has reported a positive start to 2026, posting a consolidated net profit of 812 million euros for the first quarter, representing a 3.3% increase over the 786 million euros recorded in the same period last year. Earnings per share also saw an uptick, improving 7.7% to 0.72 euro. The results highlight the company's ability to maintain profitability through operational efficiency and yield management, even as global trade faces disruptions from blocked sea routes and closed airspace. EBIT rose 8.3% to 1.48 billion euros, with the EBIT margin expanding to 7.3% from 6.6% a year earlier. While total revenue dipped 2% to 20.42 billion euros—largely attributed to currency fluctuations—the company noted that organic revenue actually grew by 2% during the quarter. International revenues experienced a more pronounced decline, falling 3.4% year-over-year to 14.81 billion euros. CEO Tobias Meyer emphasized the importance of the company's global footprint and local leadership in navigating current geopolitical instability. Looking forward, DHL maintains its fiscal 2026 EBIT target of exceeding 6.2 billion euros as part of its broader Strategy 2030, which focuses on high-demand sectors and structural cost improvements.