Deutsche Post DHL Group closes 2021 with record earnings

Profitable growth course continued in all divisions: Group revenue rises to EUR 81.7 billion in financial year 2021

CEO Frank Appel: “In a challenging year, we achieved the best performance in the company's history.” 

Deutsche Post DHL Group delivered profitable growth during the past financial year. Group revenue was up 22.5 percent year on year to EUR 81.7 billion. That is the highest revenue figure in the Group’s history. All five business units contributed to record business performance. Demand for the Group’s logistics solutions reached a new all-time high last year, driven by the significant increase in global trade and continued strong e-commerce with further growth in shipment volumes. That in turn enabled the more efficient utilization of network capacities. The rapid pace of development led to record earnings of EUR 8.0 billion (2020: EUR 4.8 billion) and an EBIT margin of 9.8 percent (2020: 7.3 percent). The Group was thus more profitable than ever before.

"We have demonstrated our full strength in demanding times and achieved a new revenue and earnings record. Never before has Deutsche Post DHL Group transported so much freight, express shipments and parcels worldwide. We also make an important contribution to society through vaccine logistics. A big thank you goes to our employees for their extraordinary commitment in a challenging year”, said Frank Appel, CEO of Deutsche Post DHL Group.