Q2 2026 DFDS A/S Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- DFDS AS (DFDDF) delivered a strong Q2 with a 35% increase in EBITDA and EBIT more than doubling year-on-year to DKK 454 million.
- Both the Ferry and Logistics divisions showed significant underlying improvement, with Logistics EBIT up DKK 52 million and strong performance recovery in Nordic and Continent.
- The company's leverage ratio improved to 3.4, within its target range, and net interest-bearing debt was reduced by more than DKK 2 billion over the past 12 months.
- DFDS AS (DFDDF) raised its full-year 2026 EBIT outlook to DKK 1.2-1.4 billion and increased its adjusted free cash flow guidance to around DKK 500 million.
- The company has made progress on its strategic initiatives, including delivering over DKK 250 million of its DKK 300 million cost program and seeing continued improvement in its Mediterranean ferry business.
- DFDS AS (DFDDF) has hedged a portion of its bunker fuel exposure for the second half of 2026 to reduce earnings uncertainty from volatile oil prices.
- DFDS AS (DFDDF) reported a tragic fatality involving a truck driver in May 2026, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.
- Q2 results were negatively impacted by a one-off charge of DKK 53 million related to an adverse ruling in a litigation case that began in 2015.
- The company's emission intensity increased during the quarter due to fewer sailings, despite absolute emission levels remaining flat.
- The TESS business unit (Turkey and Europe South logistics) continues to face significant challenges, with management noting that a substantial operational improvement is still required.
- DFDS AS (DFDDF) flagged potential downside risks to demand due to high global oil prices, and July freight volumes were reported 3% lower, though management noted this is partly seasonal.
- The company has initiated a comprehensive strategy review, acknowledging a lack of clear direction and ambiguity in its current business portfolio.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the DSDS Q2 report 2026 conference call. I'm Lorenzo, the caller's call operator. I would like to remind you that all participants will be in listen-only mode and the conference is being recorded.
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At this time, it's my pleasure to hand over to Michael Hansen, CEO. Please go ahead, sir.
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Thank you very much. Good morning, and welcome, everyone, to the GFGS Q2 call. I'm Michael Hansen, the CEO of GFGS. And today, I'm joined here by our CFO, Karn Vogsen, and our Head of Investor Relations, John Vonhardt.
So today is my first conference call together with all of you in GSGS, so just a brief introduction.
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