Operational cash generation and financial items
Net cash inflow for Q1 of EUR 110 million (vs EUR 91 million last year). Adjusted net profit benefited from a EUR 12 million improvement in financial results driven by favorable noncash FX effects and higher net income from treasury investments (partially offset by higher interest expense).
Paxon delivered EBIT growth despite top-line pressure
Paxon adjusted EBIT increased by EUR 4 million to EUR 11 million in Q1. Total operating expenses (including D&A) fell 10.4% (EUR 44 million), reflecting strong cost discipline in North America and productivity gains in Europe while maintaining a solid variable contribution margin.
Landmark Global revenue growth and expanding lanes
Landmark Europe revenues rose EUR 8 million (+10% YoY) driven by inbound volume from Asia; overall Landmark Global operating income increased by EUR 5 million (+3.4% YoY). Growth into U.S., Belgium and new European lanes (Spain, Netherlands) was highlighted.
Parcel volume growth and rapid locker roll-out
bpost parcel revenue increased EUR 7 million (+5.8% YoY) with reported parcel volume growth of 9.1% (underlying ~5% after adjusting for last year's strike). Installed 155 parcel lockers/bbox in Q1, secured 200+ future locations, and reported >2,700 lockers installed (up from ~1,250 end-2024), doubling parcels delivered via bbox vs prior year; APM network target +35% by year-end.
Reorganization and headcount reductions progressing
bpost executed ~40 reorganizations in Q1; reduction of approximately 1,260 FTEs (~5% within the bpost business unit) year-to-date reflecting transformation; rollout of new distribution rounds started (5 offices implemented, target ~50 by year-end), and a full-year plan targeting ~1,150 FTE reductions.
Maintained 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance
Management maintained the full-year adjusted EBIT guidance of EUR 165–195 million despite Q1 headwinds and the April strike, noting the company is more exposed to the lower end of the range while emphasizing cost measures and mitigation levers.