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Why invest in DHL Group? 5 Investment Highlights:

Why invest in DHL Group? 5 Investment Highlights:

1. Structural GDP+ growth supported by long-term e-commerce and outsourcing trends

  • DHL Group is geared for structural GDP+ growth, driven by long-term e-commerce and outsourcing trends.
  • Strong exposure in long-term e-commerce trend through our offerings in domestic and cross-border delivery, e-fulfillment and reverse logistics.
  • >5% Revenue CAGR expected for 2023 to 2030.

2. Market leader in logistics with diversified portfolio

3. Strong cash flow and balance sheet

  • FY 2024 Free Cash Flow (excl. net M&A) of around €3bn. Mid-term guidance of ~€3bn p.a.
  • 13.7% Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) in FY2024. See Introduction of Strategy 2030.
  • Current ratings: A- (Fitch) and A2 (Moody's). Credit rating target: Maintain stand-alone rating between "BBB+" and "A-" and "Baa1" and "A3" respectively.

4. Attractive shareholders returns

  • Consistent finance policy with strong commitment to regular dividend (current dividend yield of >4% based on March 5, 2025 closing share price) and dividend continuity as well as share buyback (ongoing €6bn program until end-2026).  

5. Strong commitment to sustainability with ambitious targets

  • Absolute reduction to <29m metric tons CO2e by 2030 (SBT); Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050.
  • 30% ESG targets integrated in short-term management remuneration.

    Learn more about DHL Group being a Sustainable Investment.
Board of Management of DHL Group

We want to be the investment of first choice

Learn more about our four bottom lines and the Strategy 2030 of DHL Group.

Strategy 2030
DHL employee with digital device

Digitalization @DHL Group

As part of the Capital Markets Event #DigiFridays 2023, we showcased how digitalization shapes the future of logistics along with our initiatives across DHL Group.

#DigiFridays 2023
DHL Group history

More than 500 years of postal history

From the founding of the modern postal system to the establishment of the world's leading logistics group.

History of DHL Group