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InPost reported first-half revenue of €1.89 billion, up 24% year-on-year, after handling 740 million shipments globally, a 23% increase. However, adjusted EBITDA grew just 0.3% to €457.5 million, revealing margin pressure despite volume gains. International markets now contribute 54% of total revenue. Eurozone second-quarter volumes rose 30% to 101 million parcels, with revenue climbing 37.9% to €287.1 million. The logistics group cut its 2026 outlook, now expecting adjusted EBITDA to fall by a mid-single-digit percentage rather than remain flat. The downgrade reflects higher investment costs, tougher pricing in Poland, and ongoing turnaround efforts in Britain and Ireland. InPost faces a €7.8 billion takeover offer from a consortium led by FedEx and Advent International, running until 18 September.

InPost narrowly beats second-quarter forecasts but cuts guidance. Posted on August 31, 2026 · Last updated: August 31, 2026 InPost tops Q2 forecasts but reduces 2026 profit guidance amid takeover. InPost's financial performance and takeover developments. Q2 earnings and revised 2026 guidance. Aug 31 (Reuters) - Parcel locker company InPost, subject of a takeover offer by a consortium led by FedEx and Advent International, narrowly beat market expectations for second-quarter core earnings but cut its 2026 guidance for the metric on Monday. The outlook cut from a flat annual core profit to a mid-single-digit percent decline was dictated by investment costs, a more competitive pricing environment in InPost's home market Poland, and the ongoing business transformation in Britain and Ireland, it said. UK business transformation. "The UK remains a work in progress," founder and CEO Rafal Brzoska said in a statement, referring to the old Yodel business' revamp focused on lowering costs per parcel and improving the use of its logistic network. Core profit and margin performance. InPost's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation were 1.04 billion zlotys ($277.6 million) in the second quarter, while analysts polled by the company had expected 1.01 billion zlotys on average. However, its adjusted core profit margin slumped by 3.3 percentage points in the quarter and by 5.7 percentage points in the first half of the year. Takeover bid and strategic implications. Details of the takeover offer. InPost is the target of a €7.8 billion ($9.0 billion) takeover bid from a group of investors headed by FedEx and private equity firm Advent. The offer, which was launched in May and has obtained all regulatory clearances, will run through September 18. Impact on European parcel market. Although the companies are set to remain independent competitors following the acquisition, the deal would allow U.S.-based FedEx to expand its reach in Europe while helping build a European parcel locker champion. Currency exchange rates. ($1 = 3.7469 zlotys) ($1 = €0.8630) Reporting credits. (Reporting by Mateusz Rabiega in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak) Key takeaways. * Q2 adjusted EBITDA of 1.04 billion zlotys beat the 1.01 billion zlotys analyst consensus, but margins declined sharply due to regional pressures (aol.com). * 2026 guidance was cut from flat core profit to a mid-single-digit percentage decline, driven by capex costs, competitive pricing in Poland, and ongoing Yodel integration challenges in the UK and Ireland (aol.com). * The takeover bid from a FedEx-Advent consortium - unanimously recommended and pending final regulatory clearance - positions InPost as a strategic European out-of-home delivery player, with expansion across key markets but still independent operations post-deal (newsroom.fedex.com). References. Frequently asked questions. What were InPost's second-quarter core earnings? Why did InPost cut its 2026 profit guidance? What is the status of the FedEx and Advent International takeover offer for InPost? How is InPost performing in the UK market?

Aldi launches back-to-school coat appeal with the Salvation Army and InPost UK. Aldi is encouraging shoppers to donate children's coats their families have outgrown ahead of the new school year, helping support families through its partnership with The Salvation Army and InPost UK. From today (Tuesday 25th August) until Tuesday 1st September, Aldi shoppers can donate good-quality children's coats as well as other clothing, shoes and accessories through The Salvation Army's Donate by Post service via participating InPost Lockers at more than 600 Aldi stores across the UK. As families prepare their children for the return to school, many will be clearing out wardrobes and replacing coats that have been outgrown over the summer holidays. Instead of throwing them away, Aldi's week-long appeal encourages shoppers to help another child stay warm as the weather turns colder. Items suitable for resale will be distributed to Salvation Army stores across the UK, making these much-needed items available for families and the profits raised will be donated to The Salvation Army to continue to support the great work they do for the community. To donate, customers should visit https://alditakeback.returns.international/ to register their donation and generate a free postage label. Once registered, donations can be dropped off at their nearest participating InPost Locker. Parcels must be no larger than 41cm x 38cm x 64cm and have a minimum of five items. Those donating will receive a notification once their items have been received. Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: "Children can outgrow a coat in a matter of months, even though the coat still has years of life left. "This appeal is about making sure those coats don't go to waste. By passing them on through The Salvation Army and InPost UK, shoppers can help another family prepare for the colder months while keeping perfectly good clothing in use for longer." Shaunacy Burne, Corporate Donations Manager at Salvation Army Trading Company, said: "As many families prepare for the new school year, the cost of replacing essential items like coats can place significant pressure on household budgets. This appeal is a simple but powerful way to ensure children's coats that are no longer needed can help keep another child warm. "Through partnerships like this with Aldi and InPost UK, we're able to make donating easy while supporting vulnerable people in communities across the UK. Every coat donated has the potential to make a real difference to a family in need." Paul Selvey, Network Director at InPost UK, said: "InPost Lockers are now in more than 600 Aldi stores across the UK, which means for a lot of families this is somewhere they already go every week. That makes it an easy and convenient place to donate a coat, rather than something people have to go out of their way to do. This partnership is a good example of our extensive network being used for something beyond just sending, collecting and returning parcels and it's the kind of partnership we want to do more of." Hundreds of Aldi stores across England, Scotland and Wales are now home to an InPost Locker, giving shoppers a convenient place to drop off donations for The Salvation Army's Donate by Post service.