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DHL Group Reports Strong Q4 Results, Raises Buyback Program

Strong Q4 performance boosts DHL Group's net profit and revenues. The logistics giant raises its share buyback program, showing confidence in growth.

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DHL Group demonstrates robust financial health as it reports improved results for the fourth quarter. The company achieved a consolidated net profit of 1.10 billion euros, reflecting a substantial increase of 12.1 percent compared to last year. This growth directly contributes to a positive sentiment among investors.

Furthermore, the company's earnings per share (EPS) rose to 0.93 euros from 0.81 euros a year prior, signaling better profitability metrics. With EBIT climbing 12.9 percent to 1.85 billion euros, DHL is showcasing operational effectiveness, which can positively influence stock prices going forward.

The strong revenue growth of 22.70 billion euros, a 6.4 percent increase from the previous year, underscores the company's successful strategies in its Global Forwarding, Freight, and eCommerce divisions. This upward trend in revenue is an encouraging sign for potential investors.

Additionally, the proposed dividend of 1.85 euros per share, pending shareholder approval, and the significant increase in the share buyback program, now totaling 6 billion euros, positively reflect the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders. Such actions often bolster investor confidence and can lead to upward movement in stock prices.

Looking ahead, DHL's expectations for an operating profit of over 6 billion euros and a free cash flow of approximately 3 billion euros for fiscal 2025 further solidify positive growth prospects. These strong forecasts are likely to attract investor interest, potentially leading to higher stock valuations.