The Austrian Post reports revenue of two billion two hundred twelve million euros in the first nine months of 2025. This figure is slightly below the level of the previous year and clearly above the 2023 result. The Post notes that the year-on-year comparison is affected by positive one-off effects such as major electoral events in Austria and favorable currency effects of the Turkish lira.
In the Letters and Direct Mail segment, revenue declined versus the prior year. The company attributes this to ongoing electronic substitution as well as to a cautious investment stance and reduced advertising expenditure among many customer groups. In the Package and Logistics division, revenues rose on a like-for-like basis, driven particularly by gains in Austria and in Turkey. In Southeast and Eastern Europe, revenue declined after a strong year-ago increase driven
by Asian shipment volumes. The Branch and Banking division recorded a slight decline in revenues, as higher income from branch services could not fully offset the decline in financial services business.
Earnings development above the 2023 level
The EBITDA amounted to 295 million euros in the first nine months of the year, and was thus below the prior-year value, but above the 2023 result. The result before interest and taxes reached 135 million euros and likewise remained behind the previous year. According to the company, the reason was lower contributions from the mail business as well as lower profitability in Southeast and Eastern Europe and in Turkey.
The Branch and Banking division, however, achieved an improved result. The bank99, founded in 2020, contributed positively to the overall result and now serves around 300,000 customers. The period
result amounted to 97 million euros. Earnings per share declined compared with the prior year.
“The Austrian Post has, in this challenging market environment — after the positive effects in the previous year — developed solidly in the first three quarters of 2025,” says Walter Oblin, CEO of the Austrian Post. “What is particularly pleasing to me is bank99, which has generated a positive result and was able to place its first bond in the third quarter.”
Financial position and investment plan
The operating free cash flow amounted to 239 million euros and thus exceeded the prior-year figure. Equity stood at 724 million euros as of September 30, 2025.
For the full year 2025, the Post plans investments of around 150 million euros. These funds, according to the company, will flow into replacement investments, measures to
reduce emissions, and growth projects. In addition, the Post points to ongoing capacity expansions in Austria and to a stronger focus on markets in Southeast and Eastern Europe and in Turkey.
Forecast for 2025 and 2026
The company expects for 2025 a stable revenue development and earnings before interest and taxes slightly below the prior-year value. For 2026, the Post expects a slight increase in revenue and an earnings development in the range of the prior years, provided that the economic conditions do not change significantly.
“With these steps we will not only secure our outstanding quality at rising volumes, but also continue to be a frontrunner in green logistics,” concludes Walter Oblin.
A strategic focus remains the electrification of the delivery fleet in Austria. The Post aims to make last-mile delivery fully emission-free by no
