Observed Signal · Aug 27, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Lebensmittelzeitung · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
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.
A major public delivery-platform operator upgraded its full-year guidance following H1 revenue and adjusted operating-profit improvements; this is earnings-related news from a significant consumer platform and can affect commerce, partner programs and market activity.
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- Delivery Hero reported higher revenue and higher adjusted operating profit in the first half of the year.
- Management raised its full-year guidance for gross merchandise value (GMV), revenue and results.
- Article published by Lebensmittelzeitung (DFV Mediengruppe) on 2026-08-27.
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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.
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.
Uber Grows Profitably, Boosts Cashflow Ahead of Delivery Hero
Uber reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, combining rising user activity with improved profitability and cash generation. Rides increased 18% to 3.9 billion, gross bookings rose to $58.0 billion (up 24%, +22% FX-adjusted), and revenue reached $14.2 billion (up 12%). GAAP operating income was $1.9 billion (up 30%), non-GAAP operating income $2.1 billion (up 40%), net income $2.4 billion, and diluted GAAP EPS was $1.17. Operating cash flow in Q2 was $2.9 billion and free cash flow $2.8 billion; free cash flow exceeded $10 billion year-to-date. At quarter end Uber had $5.4 billion in cash and is publicly reported to be in talks to acquire Delivery Hero. The company reiterated investments in platform integration and autonomous mobility and provided a positive Q3 outlook for bookings and adjusted EPS.
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