• DHL raised its 2026 operating profit guidance to more than €7 billion from more than €6.5 billion.
• Free cash flow guidance excluding net acquisitions increased to more than €3.2 billion from about €3 billion.
• Gross capital expenditure excluding leases is forecast at about €3.6 billion, up from €3 billion–€3.3 billion.
• Third-quarter operating profit rose 16% year over year to €1.72 billion, driven by Express, Forwarding and Supply Chain.
• The share buyback program was increased and extended to up to €6.5 billion through the end of 2027.

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