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DFDS Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary27 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q2 2025 revenue grew 3% to DKK 7.8bn, but organic growth was -2% due to Mediterranean headwinds and competitive pressures.

  • EBIT dropped 69% year-over-year to DKK 163m, with a net loss of DKK 87m and EPS at DKK -1.67.

  • Initiatives were launched to accelerate progress in the Mediterranean, including a new pricing model and capacity adjustments.

  • Strong H1 cash flow was achieved, supported by targeted initiatives and working capital discipline, though adjusted free cash flow was down 26% to DKK 538m.

  • CO2 ferry emission intensity from own fleet improved by 4.1%.

Financial highlights

  • Group Q2 EBITDA fell 28% to DKK 893m; EBITA down 61% to DKK 225m.

  • Group revenue grew 3% year-over-year to DKK 7,810m, with organic growth at -2.3%.

  • Passenger organic revenue rose 5.3%, while freight ferry revenue fell 3.8%.

  • Acquisitions contributed a net DKK 435m to revenue.

  • Net interest-bearing debt reduced by 6% to DKK 16.1bn since year-end 2024.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2025 EBIT guidance lowered to DKK 0.8-1.0bn (from around DKK 1.0bn); revenue growth expected at ~5%.

  • Ferry Division EBIT expected at DKK 0.875-1.0bn; Logistics Division EBIT at DKK 0.125-0.2bn.

  • Capex for 2025 expected at DKK 1.4bn; adjusted free cash flow outlook unchanged at DKK 1.0bn.

  • Operating capex reduced to around DKK 1.4bn; adjusted free cash flow target unchanged at DKK 1.0bn.

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DFDS A/S is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates ferry and freight services across Europe. The company provides passenger ferry services, as well as freight solutions, including roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping, container transport, and logistics services for various industries. DFDS operates a network of ferry routes, connecting key ports in Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, and the Mediterranean. In addition to sea transport, the company offers comprehensive logistics services, including warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management. The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and its shares are listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

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