Delivery Hero SE (DHER) Q2 2025 Earnings Report

The earnings call presented a mixed view with significant growth in GMV and revenue, as well as improvements in EBITDA and cash flow. However, these were balanced by challenges including FX headwinds affecting guidance, legal issues in Spain, and increased costs from own delivery expansion.

During the Q2 2025 earnings call, Delivery Hero's leadership shared comprehensive guidance on their financial and operational performance. The company reported an 11% year-over-year GMV increase and a 27% rise in revenue, excluding hyperinflation FX effects. The adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2025 expanded by 71% to EUR 411 million, with a margin improvement of 70 basis points. Despite FX headwinds, particularly from the U.S. dollar and Korean won, and costs associated with scaling own delivery in Korea, the company expects to reach the higher end of their GMV growth guidance of 8% to 10% for the full year. Free cash flow before extraordinary items improved significantly, approaching breakeven at minus EUR 8 million, with a robust liquidity position of EUR 2.8 billion. The company also highlighted successful integration efforts, including a 6.7% improvement in conversion rates post-Glovo integration and a 9.5% reduction in cost per order, underscoring their enhanced operational efficiencies.