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DHL plans electric vehicle centers as DHL stock sits 3.97 percent below its high

Published on 10/01/2026 at 14:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue hit EUR 22.37 billion in the second quarter of 2026. DHL stock costs EUR 56.56 on October 1, 2026 after EUR 56.87, minus 0.55 percent.

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DHL stock was at EUR 56.56 at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026 at 2:32 p.m. CEST, 3.97 percent below the 52-week high of EUR 58.90. MarketScreener lists DHL's September 22, 2026 announcement of an integrated network of electric vehicle and battery centers, giving the stock a fresh strategic angle.

Second-quarter figures beat forecasts

MarketScreener shows second-quarter 2026 revenue of EUR 22.37 billion, released on August 5, 2026, versus a EUR 21.04 billion forecast. Revenue therefore came in 6.30 percent above consensus, while EBIT reached EUR 1.86 billion against EUR 1.64 billion expected, a 13.04 percent comparison advantage.

The earnings profile matters because the improvement is not limited to sales. EBIT also exceeded the quarterly forecast, giving the logistics group operating leverage while the new electric vehicle and battery-center network points toward longer-term infrastructure demand.

Express remains the profit engine

At DHL's September 17, 2026 Analyst and Investor Day, Quartr summarized an Express division target for a mid-teens EBIT margin and a 2.80 percent net price change. The same presentation identified 19 owned and partner airlines and highlighted data-center logistics as a new growth area.

That mix puts the stock between cyclical recovery and investment-led expansion. Higher utilization and pricing can support margins, while electric vehicle infrastructure and data-center logistics require execution and capital before they become material earnings drivers.

Analyst target stays below the quote

wallstreetONLINE reported that UBS kept DHL at Neutral on September 1, 2026, with a EUR 54.50 price target. The note linked the view to peak-season pricing for Express, which UBS said was in line with or above the prior year's levels.

The next scheduled earnings release is November 5, 2026, according to MarketScreener. That date will put the current strategy to a near-term test through revenue, EBIT and margin performance.

DHL stock stays below its yearly high

DHL stock was trading at EUR 56.56 at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026 at 2:32 p.m. CEST, down EUR 0.31 or 0.55 percent versus the prior close of EUR 56.87. The finance market quote showed a market capitalization of EUR 63.3 billion and a 52-week range of EUR 37.99 to EUR 58.90 as of October 1, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of DHL stock.