DHL Group kicks off 2025 with strong revenue and profit growth

 

The company based in Germany, billed 20.809 millones de euros, which represents a del% increase 2,8 compared to the 20.251 billion euros recorded in the same period of the previous year.

 

In terms of profitability, DHL Group also showed strength. operating profit (EBIT) experienced a 4,5% increase, reaching the 1.370 millones de euros compared to €1.311 billion in the first quarter of 2024.

 

Tobias MeyerDHL Group CEO highlighted the company's resilience in a challenging economic environment. "The economic environment of the first quarter of 2025 was characterized by the U.S. customs and trade policy and the general economic caution. Nevertheless, we maintained the positive momentum of previous quarters with slight growth in revenue and profit. This is also a result of our rigorous cost and performance management. At the same time, we continue to invest in high-growth business areas while working to structurally improve our efficiency,” Meyer stated.

 

Efficient resource management was also reflected in the free cash flow, which excluding mergers and acquisitions, increased significantly by 17,4%, reaching the 732 millones de euros (compared to €623 million in the first quarter of 2024). On the other hand, gross capital expenditure (capex) He stood at 461 millones de euros, slightly lower than the 483 million euros of the previous year.

 

El consolidated net profit after non-controlling interests it reached 786 millones de euros, an increase of 6,2% compared to €740 million in the first quarter of 2024. Consequently, the basic earnings per share also experienced growth, reaching 0,68 Euros (compared to 0,63 euros per share the previous year).

 

Growth and Efficiency Strategy underway

 

In March 2025, the Board of Management of DHL Group announced the program "Fit for Growth", a comprehensive initiative designed to boost company growth. This program is part of the 2030 strategy, the objective of which is to transform DHL into a more agile and efficient organization. "Fit for Growth" includes various measures across all business units, with the goal of structurally improving the Group's cost base by more than €1.000 billion by 2027.

 

As part of its long-term strategy, DHL Group is making strategic investments in the quality of its services and in sectors with high growth potential, such as life sciences and healthcare, new energies, e-commerce and sustainable transportA concrete example is the creation of the brand "DHL Health Logistics", with a planned investment of around €2.000 billion by 2030, seeking to strengthen its capabilities in the healthcare sector to meet the growing demand from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

 

Outlook for the Year Remains Stable

 

Despite a subdued macroeconomic environment, DHL Group maintains its outlook for fiscal year 2025, expecting a operating profit of at least 6.000 billion euros or with a Free cash flow (excluding M&A) of approximately €3.000 billionThe company cautions that this outlook does not include potential impacts resulting from changes in tariff or trade policies.

 

Mixed Performance by Divisions

 

The quarterly report also details the performance of the group's various divisions:

• DHLExpress: Despite a decline in international expiration-date shipments, the division managed to increase its revenue and EBIT thanks to efficient capacity management and pricing adjustments.
• DHL Global Forwarding, Freight: It experienced slight revenue growth, with relatively stable air and ocean freight businesses. However, EBIT was impacted by economic weakness in the German business and European road freight.
• DHL Supply Chain: It continued its solid growth trajectory, improving both its profit and margin thanks to the signing of new contracts and increased productivity through automation.
• DHL eCommerce: Continued revenue growth was positively influenced by targeted revenue management. However, EBIT was impacted by increased depreciation and amortization due to strategic investments in the e-commerce network.
• Post & Parcel Germany: Revenue and operating income grew positively thanks to the first postage increase in three years, postal voting during the recent federal elections, and growth in the parcel business. The division remains on the expected path of EBIT stabilization, although the challenging regulatory environment for the mail business in Germany persists.

 

In short, DHL Group has once again demonstrated its ability to generate growth and profitability in a complex global environment, driven by efficient management and an investment strategy focused on high-potential areas.