And there the result popped out:
Posti Group Oyj Half-year report January–June 2026: Posti’s net sales grew and adjusted operating result improved in the second quarter
Unless otherwise stated, figures in parentheses refer to the comparison period in the previous year.
Key figures April–June 2026
• Net sales grew by 1.6 percent and were EUR 362.0 (356.3) million.
• Adjusted EBITDA grew to EUR 43.9 (43.5) million, or 12.1 (12.2) percent of net sales.
• Adjusted operating result grew to EUR 12.5 (11.7) million, or 3.4 (3.3) percent of net sales.
• Operating result decreased to EUR 9.6 (10.5) million, or 2.7 (2.9) percent of net sales. Operating result was weakened by special items of EUR 2.8 (1.2) million.
• The result for the period decreased and was EUR 2.5 (3.7) million.
• The first installment of the dividend, EUR 0.42 per share, totaling EUR 17.0 million, was paid on April 24.
Key figures January–June 2026
• Net sales grew by 0.2 percent and were EUR 714.5 (713.4) million.
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased to EUR 82.0 (86.0) million, or 11.5 (12.1) percent of net sales.
• Adjusted operating result decreased to EUR 19.0 (22.2) million, or 2.7 (3.1) percent of net sales.
• Operating result grew to EUR 23.6 (15.5) million, or 3.3 (2.2) percent of net sales. The operating result was positively affected by the sale of an investment property realized in the first quarter.
• The result for the period increased and was EUR 8.8 (3.5) million.
• Operating free cash flow grew significantly and was EUR 12.6 (-50.6) million.
• Net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 2.6x (2.5x).
• Earnings per share (EPS), basic and diluted, were EUR 0.22 (0.09).
Key events April–June 2026
• The net sales of the eCommerce and Delivery Services segment grew and profitability improved due to strong operational performance and a more favorable product and service mix.
• Growth in eCommerce and Delivery Services was particularly driven by an 11.9 percent growth in parcel volumes. Volumes of higher-price-point parcel products and demand for freight traffic grew during the review period. In addition, secondhand e-commerce continued to be a significant growth driver.
• Posti strengthened its commercial position through significant new customer accounts, expanded customer relationships, and strategic partnerships.
• Volumes of addressed letter mail continued to decline by 23.9 (18.5) percent.
• Posti continued its long-term work in developing digital services and acquired the digital mail business of Kivra in Finland in April. The arrangement strengthens Posti’s position in digital communication.
• The Astra reform program, which aims to manage the transition from declining letter volumes to growing parcel volumes, is progressing as planned. On June 1, a new Posti Operational unit began its operations, playing a key role in improving and developing production and supply chain operations.
Outlook for 2026 unchanged (published Feb 13, 2026)
Posti estimates its net sales to be EUR 1,400–1,500 million and its adjusted operating result to be EUR 63–79 million in 2026. In 2025, Posti’s net sales were EUR 1,447.6 million and the adjusted operating result was EUR 69.3 million.