DHL Group's Preliminary Q2 Results Top Expectations; FY26 Outlook Raised

Deutsche Post (DHL.F), d/b/a DHL Group, raised its full-year 2026 outlook after preliminary results for the second quarter exceeded expectations. For the second quarter, the German logistics company's group revenue rose by more than 10% on an annual basis. Meanwhile, group EBIT came in at 1.85 billion euros, compared with 1.43 billion euros a year ago. Looking ahead to full-year 2026, DHL Group expects group EBIT to exceed 6.5 billion euros, up from previous guidance of above 6.2 billion euros, citing the recent earnings momentum and assuming "no further worsening of the geopolitical situation." The full second-quarter report is scheduled for release on Aug. 5.