DHL stock rises as Metzler lifts its outlook
Published on 08/25/2026 at 12:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
DHL Group (ISIN DE0005552004) traded at EUR 56.28 on August 24, 2026, after rising 0.5 percent in Xetra trading and touching EUR 56.30 intraday. The move came as an outlook update from the market report on Metzler's call put fresh attention on the logistics group's latest quarter.
Quarterly numbers still matter
On August 5, 2026, DHL Group said Q2 2026 revenue reached EUR 22.37 billion and earnings per share came in at EUR 0.91, up from EUR 0.72 a year earlier. EBIT rose 30 percent to EUR 1.858 billion from EUR 1.429 billion, while revenue increased 12.82 percent from EUR 19.83 billion.
That combination of faster sales growth and a stronger EBIT line is the key comparison for investors. It also helps explain why the shares were still 20.69 percent higher for the year in the latest market snapshot.
Valuation still leans cautious
MarketScreener's Xetra quote page showed a last close of EUR 56.50, a market cap of EUR 62.43 billion and a 1st Jan change of +20.91 percent. The same page also showed an average target price of EUR 54.73, which left the shares above the street average in that snapshot.
A separate note on Bernstein Research kept a Market-Perform view and a EUR 47 target, while another market note said Metzler raised its target and estimates ahead of a possible 2026 outlook upgrade. The contrast matters because it leaves the stock trading above one consensus target and well above another.
Network and product angle
DHL's air cargo and express network remains the core product story behind the numbers. The company has linked its Q2 strength to revenue growth across the business and to EBIT expansion that outpaced sales.
Shares and setup
DHL stock closed at EUR 56.50 in the latest Xetra snapshot, with a year-to-date gain of 20.91 percent and a 5-day rise of 2.24 percent. The next scheduled earnings release is November 4, 2026.
Company details
Company: DHL Group AG
ISIN: DE0005552004
Ticker: DHL
Exchange: Xetra
Sector / Industry: Air Freight & Logistics
Index membership: DAX
Price (as of August 24, 2026, 11:35 a.m. ET): EUR 56.50
Market cap: EUR 62.43 billion
Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
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