Deutsche Post (DHL Group)

Deutsche Post intends to raise postage at the start of 2027 from €0.95 to €1.15; postcards as well as compact, large and maxi letters would also become more expensive. The increase is subject to approval by the Federal Network Agency, which has proposed an overall revenue increase from letter mail of 20.35% for 2027/28; within this framework the Post plans a 21.05% rise for the standard letter. DHL cites falling letter volumes, rising personnel, energy and material costs, and ongoing investments in the postal and parcel network as reasons. » More on deraktionaer.de

Deutsche Post plans to raise the standard letter postage for private customers from €0.95 to €1.15 on 1 January 2027, subject to approval by the Bundesnetzagentur. Postcards, compact, large and maxi letters and partial services for business customers will also become more expensive, and the international standard letter is to cost €1.45. The new prices apply until the end of 2028; parcel prices for private customers will be announced at a later date. The move is driven by falling letter volumes, higher personnel, energy and infrastructure costs and annual network investments of around €1 billion. DHL-Express is not affected. » More on finanzen.net

DHL reported a strong third quarter with revenue up more than 12% to around €22.6 billion and group EBIT of about €1.7 billion (+16%). The company raised its 2026 targets and now expects EBIT of more than €7 billion; the operating result of the business divisions is expected to be above €6.4 billion. The stock rose to a one‑year high, and analysts reacted positively, confirming buy recommendations with price targets of €65–67. » More on deraktionaer.de