DHL beats profit expectations in Q3, helped by pricing and cost management

DHL reported a Q3 operating profit of 1.5 billion euros, exceeding expectations of 1.28 billion euros, aided by cost management and pricing strategies. However, revenue fell 2.3% to 20.1 billion euros due to currency fluctuations and reduced volumes to the U.S. The company maintains its 2025 forecasts but acknowledges ongoing macroeconomic challenges and limited impacts from new U.S. import regulations. The logistics sector faces pressures from falling freight rates and trade disruptions, prompting cost-cutting measures across the industry.