Logistics Giant DHL Reports Significant Profit Decline
The renowned logistics and shipping company DHL has announced a net profit of €744 million ($802 million) for the second quarter, marking a 23.9% decrease compared to the same period last year. The slowdown in the global economy has been cited as a key factor behind the decreased demand.
Melanie Kreys, the Chief Financial Officer, stated, “The volume of air and ocean freight saw a modest recovery in the second quarter from the previously low levels. However, we have yet to witness a broad-based recovery in global trade,” as reported by Seebiz.
In terms of operational profit, DHL’s figures fell short of last year’s performance, reporting €1.35 billion compared to €1.7 billion in the previous year. Revenue for the second quarter reached €20.64 billion, reflecting a 2.7% increase.
Despite the current challenges, DHL has reaffirmed its forecast for fiscal year 2024, anticipating EBIT to be between €6 billion and €6.6 billion. Looking further ahead, for the medium-term forecast of 2026, the company expects operational profit to be in the range of €7.5 billion to €8.5 billion.
Kreys added, “Thanks to our unique logistics portfolio, we are well-prepared for when global trade begins to recover.” This statement underscores DHL’s confidence in its strategic positioning within the logistics sector.
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