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Finland's Posti Group Q3 sales rise 2.4% on increase in parcel volumes

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Finland delivery and logistics firm's Q3 net sales rose 2.4% yr/yr to EUR 352.1 mln

  • Adjusted EBIT and net profit improved from a year earlier

  • Growth driven by eCommerce and Delivery Services, with parcel volumes up 14.2%


Outlook

  • Posti expects 2026 net sales of EUR 1.4–1.5 bln and adjusted EBIT of EUR 63–79 mln

  • Company says logistics sector has strengthened but economic uncertainty and risks remain

  • Posti expects continued growth in ecommerce and intense competition in parcel market


Result Drivers

  • PARCEL VOLUMES - Co said 14.2% increase in parcel volumes drove growth in eCommerce and Delivery Services

  • COMMERCIAL EXECUTION - Strong sales efforts and increased demand for ecommerce and parcel deliveries supported segment growth

  • EFFICIENCY MEASURES - Profitability in Fulfillment and Logistics Services improved due to cost-saving actions


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Net Sales

EUR 352.10 mln

Q3 Adjusted EBITDA

EUR 51.10 mln

Q3 Adjusted EBIT

EUR 20.10 mln

Q3 EBIT

EUR 18.50 mln

Q3 EBITDA

EUR 49.60 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the courier, postal, air freight & land-based logistics peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Posti Group Oyj is €13.00, about 1.4% above its October 28 closing price of €12.82

  • The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago


Reuters Recommended Reads

  • Oct 28 - Germany's Delivery Hero Q3 revenue rises 22%, lifts FY outlook

  • Oct 27 - Logistics firm Landstar System's Q3 revenue rises 25%, beats estimates

  • Oct 28 - Old Dominion Q3 revenue beats on yield management


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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