DP World Limited today announces resilient financial results for the first six months ending 30 June 2024. On a reported basis, revenue grew by 3.3% to $9,335 million, while adjusted EBITDA3 decreased by 4.3% to $2,497 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.8%.
Results Highlights
- Revenue increased by 3.3% to $9,335 million
- Revenue growth of 3.3% driven by Ports & Terminals.
- There was 6.1% growth in like-for-like gross container volumes, driven by strong growth in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Jebel Ali.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $2,497 million
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased slightly by 4.3% due to the Red Sea disruption and organic investment in Logistics platform expansion.
- EBITDA margin for the period stood at 26.8% (1H 2023: 28.9%).
DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem commented:
Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, we are pleased to report resilient results, with revenue increasing by 3.3% in the first half of the year. The year 2024 has been marked by a deteriorating geopolitical environment and disruptions to global supply chains due to the Red Sea crisis. Nevertheless, our strategic emphasis on high-margin cargo, comprehensive end-to-end supply chain solutions, and stringent cost management have been crucial in achieving this financial performance.
In Logistics, our investments have been focused on organically expanding our freight forwarding platform, which now encompasses over 90% of global trade across more than 150 locations worldwide. Strategic investments in sectors poised for high growth allow us to provide value-added services, and we remain dedicated to continuously improving our logistics capabilities. This includes tackling supply chain inefficiencies and enhancing connectivity in key trade corridors to better support cargo owners.
Our balance sheet remains strong, and our operations produce substantial cash flow. This financial strength provides the flexibility to further invest in our current portfolio’s growth and to seize new investment opportunities as they emerge. At the same time, the near-term trading outlook remains uncertain due to macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds; the resilient financial performance of the first half and the positive momentum as we enter the second half positions us well to deliver stable full-year adjusted EBITDA. We remain optimistic about the medium to long-term prospects of the industry and DP World’s ability to provide sustainable returns consistently.
