DHL Group Increases Profit for the Fourth Consecutive Quarter

In the third quarter of 2025, the logistics company DHL Group achieved profit growth despite ongoing trade conflicts. Revenue fell by 2.3 percent to €20.1 billion, primarily due to currency effects and lower volumes on routes to the U.S. Through a combination of active capacity management, structural cost improvements, and price adjustments, DHL Group increased its operating profit (EBIT) by 7.6 percent to €1.5 billion. This improved the Group’s profitability: the EBIT margin was 7.3 percent, compared to 6.7 percent in the third quarter of 2024.

– Despite the unstable environment, we have improved profit for four consecutive quarters. This is the result of our active capacity management and structural cost improvements. Thanks to this resilience, we can continue to invest in quality for our customers and in growth markets. We are well-prepared for a strong end to the year – stated Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group.

At DHL Express, international time-definite shipments (Time Definite International, TDI) decreased as expected. The division compensated for this development through active capacity management, structural cost improvements, and price adjustments, resulting in growth in operating profit and EBIT margin.

In anticipation of the peak season at the end of the year, DHL Group forecasts a typical seasonal increase in e-commerce deliveries to consumers in the B2C segment in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Group’s divisions are prepared to ensure high-quality service despite the seasonal increase in shipment volumes. For example, DHL Express plans to temporarily deploy ten additional Boeing 777 freighters on the busiest routes.

The Group continues to expect a subdued macroeconomic environment. However, the measures implemented should still positively contribute to profit development. Based on these assumptions, the forecast for the financial year 2025 remains unchanged. The Group still expects an operating profit of at least €6 billion and free cash flow (excluding M&A) of around €3 billion. The forecast is also confirmed as the new import regulations for low-value shipments (De Minimis) in the U.S., which have been in effect since August, have so far had only a limited impact on the Group’s profit.