Observed Signal · Aug 27, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Delivery Hero Raises 2026 Guidance After Strong H1
Delivery Hero raised its full-year 2026 guidance after a stronger-than-expected first half driven by accelerating growth, improved profitability and quick‑commerce expansion. In Q2 GMV on a like‑for‑like basis rose 11.3% to €13.2bn, revenue increased 17.7% to €4.0bn and orders reached 981 million (+11%). Adjusted EBITDA for H1 was €427m and free cash flow improved from -€8m to €348m. Quick‑commerce GMV grew 32% and now represents 18.3% of group volume; orders from small fast‑fulfilment “Dmarts” rose 39%. The company is investing in AI — launching an AI assistant used by over 40,000 merchant partners (average order uplift ~15%) and operating an internal AI agent called “Herogen.” Regional GMV growth was broad‑based, and the previously announced €41.50-per-share takeover offer from Uber remains pending regulatory approval, with an expected close in H2 2027.
A major platform operator reported stronger‑than‑expected H1 results, raised full‑year guidance, showed rapid quick‑commerce growth and expanding ad/AI initiatives — impacting retail media, commerce monetization and AI adoption; plus an outstanding Uber takeover offer.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Delivery Hero raised its full‑year 2026 guidance after a strong first half.
- Q2 2026 like‑for‑like GMV rose 11.3% to €13.2 billion; revenue increased 17.7% to €4.0 billion and orders rose 11% to 981 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2026 was €427 million; free cash flow improved from -€8 million to €348 million year‑on‑year.
- Quick‑commerce GMV grew 32% in Q2 and now accounts for 18.3% of group volume; orders via Dmarts increased 39%.
- Delivery Hero launched an AI assistant used by more than 40,000 partner merchants (reported average orders +15%) and runs an internal AI agent 'Herogen' for software development.
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3 Entities mapped“Delivery Hero looks to the full year 2026 more optimistically after a strong first half; the Berlin delivery-platform operator raised its gu...”
“The ride-hailing and delivery group Uber had in July submitted a voluntary takeover offer of 41.50 euros per share.”
“In Europe growth accelerated to 8.4 percent, driven especially by the strong development of subsidiary Glovo and the expanding quick-commerc...”
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Delivery Hero Hits Billion Orders, Raises Outlook
Delivery Hero reported Q3 2026 results, surpassing one billion orders for the first time, with GMV up 13.6% to €13.9 billion and revenue up 22% to €4.3 billion. The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting GMV growth of 10-12%, revenue growth of 18-20%, and adjusted EBITDA of €980 million to €1.02 billion. Quick commerce grew 39% and now represents 19% of total GMV, driven by expansion of its Dmart network. Subscribers generated 51% of GMV, up 13 percentage points year-over-year. The company also refinanced a $1.332 billion loan with improved terms. Uber's acquisition offer of €41.50 per share remains open until November 5, 2026, with closing expected in H2 2027, pending regulatory approvals. The sale of foodpanda Taiwan to Grab was rejected by Taiwan's competition authority.
Delivery Hero Stock Rises on Brighter Profit Outlook
Delivery Hero raised investor expectations after CFO Marie-Anne Popp said investments in markets including Korea, North Africa and the Middle East, and in faster delivery, are beginning to pay off. The company said it expects adjusted operating annual profit at the upper end of its guided range — between €910 million and €960 million — and its shares climbed about 5.5% on the news. In Q1 the platform's gross merchandise volume (GMV) growth accelerated to 8.8%, while group revenue growth slowed to 17.8% compared with the prior quarter. CEO Niklas Östberg provided no new details on potential divestments or strategic changes as the company continues to review options. Investor pressure from asset manager Aspex over profitability and calls for regional retrenchment remain part of the backdrop; Uber recently increased its stake in Delivery Hero.
Delivery Hero Raises Full-Year Outlook
Delivery Hero said it has raised its full-year outlook after reporting revenue and adjusted operating profit growth in the first half of the year. Management upgraded forecasts for gross merchandise value (GMV), revenue and results for the full year. The article was published by Lebensmittelzeitung / DFV Mediengruppe on 2026-08-27.
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