INVESTOR NEWS no. 31 - 31 October 2025 DFDS expects to publish the Q3 2025 report on 6 November 2025 at around 07:30 CET. Torben Carlsen, CEO, and Karen Boesen, CFO, will present the report on a live conference call. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to take part. Q3 conference call Date: 6 November 2025 Time: 10:00 CET Registration: Register ahead of the call via this link. Access code is mailed after registration. Live-streami ...

International and Supply Chain units now lead with margins above 20%, proving UPS’s future lies in complex, high-margin logistics, not porch deliveries.UPS goes all-in on B2B by swapping low-margin home deliveries for a focus on industrial, healthcare and supply-chain clients that drive higher-value growth.UPS has always called itself the “United Problem Solvers.”  And the problems the company is solving now aren’t about porch deliveries or package counts, but about providing a foundation for supply chain s ...

Third-quarter corporate earnings season is in full swing, with investors looking ahead to new reports from prominent companies today, including Visa (V), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Booking (BKNG), United Parcel Service (UPS), and PayPal (PYPL). According to Bloomberg Intelligence, companies in the S&P 500 are expected to post an average +7.2% increase in quarterly earnings for Q3 compared to the previous year, marking the smallest rise in two years.The Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day meeting later in t ...

Core Insights - Pacer Advisors, Inc. has significantly reduced its holdings in United Parcel Service (UPS), selling 3,884,101 shares for approximately $351.8 million, leaving them with 533,764 shares valued at $44.59 million [1][2][3] Company Overview - United Parcel Service, Inc. is a global leader in integrated freight and logistics, operating in over 200 countries and territories, leveraging a vast transportation network and advanced technology for reliable delivery services [5][6] - The company reported a total revenue of $90.17 billion and a net income of $5.73 billion for the trailing twelve months (TTM), with a dividend yield of 7.79% [4] Performance Metrics - As of October 14, 2025, UPS shares were priced at $84.05, reflecting a 37.5% decline over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 47.9 percentage points [3][4] - Over the last three years, UPS shares have decreased nearly 48%, while the S&P 500 has gained about 86%, indicating a significant underperformance of 134% compared to the benchmark [9] Financial Challenges - Key financial metrics for UPS have shown a downward trend, with revenue falling by 10%, net income dropping by 50%, and free cash flow declining by 62% since 2022 [9]

The thousands of small trucking companies that help move goods around the United States have a fairly old-school way of doing things, according to Paul Singer. He would know — he left his product manager job at Uber Freight to start a company called FleetWorks, which he believes will modernize things. Created during Y Combinator’s Summer 2023 batch, FleetWorks has been developing a marketplace that leverages artificial intelligence to make faster matches between carrier companies and goods that need to b ...

SANTOS, Brazil, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World has renewed a long-term agreement – started in 2014 – with Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s largest shipping lines, to continue container-handling operations at its multipurpose terminal in the Port of Santos. The renewed contract secures collaboration between the two companies for the next decade, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing Brazil’s trade competitiveness. The renewal comes as DP World undertakes a major expansion of its Santos ...

Core Insights - Rising delivery service prices are prompting businesses to explore alternatives, notably Amazon's expanding shipping capabilities [3][8] - Bark has transitioned to using Amazon for U.S. deliveries to enhance shipping speed and manage rising costs [8] Delivery Service Trends - Companies are facing increased shipping costs due to changes in agreements with last-mile carriers, particularly the U.S. Postal Service [4] - Bark previously utilized a mix of FedEx, the Postal Service, and Pitney Bowes for deliveries before shifting to Amazon [3][4] Financial Impact - Bark experienced an 8% year-over-year decline in shipping and fulfillment expenses for the quarter ending June 30, primarily due to lower direct-to-consumer volume [6] - The transition to Amazon has allowed Bark to improve costs and reduce transit times significantly, achieving delivery within one to three days for 90% of its customers [8]

Core Viewpoint - High dividend stocks can enhance portfolio returns, but some may represent yield traps due to significant share price declines, increasing the risk of dividend cuts [1][2] At-Risk Dividend Companies LyondellBasell - Current yield is 10.4% but has faced a 96.7% drop in trailing 12-month net income over the past three years and a 91.6% decline in free cash flow to $453 million [4][6] - The company’s annual dividend payouts total $1.72 billion, raising concerns about sustainability given its cash reserves of $1.7 billion [6][7] - A "Cash Improvement Plan" has been initiated, but reliance on borrowing to maintain dividends is not sustainable [7][8] Dow - Current yield is 5.8%, with earnings and free cash flow turning negative in the most recent quarter [9] - The dividend yield exceeded 10% as share prices fell over 60%, leading to a cut in quarterly dividends from $0.70 to $0.35 per share [10] - Further cuts may be necessary if the industry slump continues [10] UPS - Current yield is 7.8%, with net income down 50% and free cash flow down 65% over the last three years [11] - Dividend payouts of $5.4 billion exceed trailing cash flow of $3.5 billion, raising concerns about the sustainability of dividends [12] - The company has a cash reserve of $6.3 billion, but this may not be sufficient to avoid a dividend cut [12] Safe Dividend Company MPLX - Current yield is 7.6%, with net income and free cash flow growing over the past three years [13][15] - The company has a distributable cash flow that is 1.5 times higher than its dividend payouts, providing ample coverage for potential business downturns [15] - MPLX offers a more secure dividend option compared to LyondellBasell, Dow, or UPS [16]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue increase of 3% to DKK 7.8 billion in Q2 2025, but organic growth was negative at -2% [5][4] - EBITDA decreased by 28% to DKK 893 million, while EBIT fell by 69% to DKK 163 million [4][5] - Adjusted free cash flow was DKK 538 million, down 26% from the previous year [4][5] - The company aims to achieve an EBIT of DKK 0.8-1.0 billion for 2025, revised down from around DKK 1.0 billion [10] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue was DKK 7,810 million compared to DKK 7,580 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a 3% increase [4] - EBITDA for Q2 2025 was DKK 893 million, down from DKK 1,232 million in Q2 2024, marking a 28% decline [4] - EBIT decreased significantly by 69% to DKK 163 million in Q2 2025 from DKK 519 million in Q2 2024 [4] - Adjusted free cash flow fell to DKK 538 million from DKK 724 million, a 26% decrease [4] Operational Challenges - The Mediterranean activities remain a key earnings challenge, with pricing initiatives not meeting expectations [3][8] - The Türkiye & Europe South turnaround is progressing but may face delays in achieving breakeven due to market dynamics [9][10] - The company is focusing on improving yield recovery in the Mediterranean business unit for the remainder of the year [8] Strategic Outlook - The company expects to maintain an adjusted free cash flow outlook of DKK 1.0 billion for 2025 [10] - Geopolitical factors, including a new trade agreement between the EU and USA, may impact demand for EU exports, influencing the company's operations [11][12] - The company anticipates growth in nearshoring, benefiting from trading with manufacturing hubs like Türkiye and Morocco [12]

Core Viewpoint - 2025 is identified as a transitional year for DFDS, focusing on improving financial performance following challenges faced in 2024 [1][6]. Financial Performance - The Q2 2025 financial performance of most of the network was broadly in line with expectations [1]. - Q2 cash flow generation was on track, with financial leverage expected to improve in H2 2025 [4]. Earnings Challenges - Key earnings challenges in 2025 are linked to three specific focus areas, including the Logistics Boost projects, which are on track [1][6]. - The EBIT outlook for 2025 has been updated to a range of DKK 0.8-1.0 billion, down from a previous estimate of around DKK 1.0 billion due to challenges in the Mediterranean and Türkiye & Europe South regions [3][6]. Mediterranean Business Unit - Adaptation of the Mediterranean business unit progressed in Q2 2025 but fell short of expectations, particularly in pricing initiatives [2][6]. - Further actions have been initiated to enhance yield recovery effectiveness for the remainder of the year [2]. Türkiye & Europe South - The turnaround in the Türkiye & Europe South region progressed well in Q2 2025, but volumes and margins were below target, potentially delaying the breakeven target for 2025 [3][6]. Cash Flow Outlook - The outlook for Adjusted free cash flow in 2025 remains unchanged at DKK 1.0 billion [4][6]. Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in and around Europe, generating annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employing 16,500 full-time staff [5][8].