• DHL Group outlined FY2026 targets of group EBIT above EUR 6.2 billion, free cash flow excluding net M&A of about EUR 3 billion.
• Q1 group EBIT rose 8.3% year over year to EUR 1.48 billion, supported by Express EBIT of EUR 799 million, up 20.6%.
• Management flagged limited net financial impact in Q1 from Middle East conflict, citing network flexibility, cost control, pricing discipline.
• Capital returns framework reiterated 40%-60% dividend payout ratio from adjusted net profit, with proposed FY2025 dividend increase to EUR 1.9 per share.
• Share buyback program of up to EUR 6 billion through end-2026 showed EUR 1.5 billion remaining to execute in 2026.

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