Evri has reported record half-year results for the 26 weeks to August 30, 2025, driven by rising parcel volumes from online marketplaces and continued investment in its delivery network.
The UK parcel carrier handled 425 million parcels during the period, up 47 million year-on-year, representing a 12% increase. Adjusted EBITDA rose 22% to £209m (US$274m), while revenue grew 12% to £973m (US$1.3bn). The company said growth was partly fueled by second-hand and pre-loved platforms, as consumers continued selling clothing and household items online.
Evri also reported strong performance among SMEs, with parcel volumes up 56%. The business said it had retained several of its largest retail clients while securing new contract wins across key sectors.
Operationally, Evri recruited around 5,000 couriers over the summer to manage elevated weekly volumes, which regularly exceeded 18 million parcels. The August bank holiday weekend was the busiest in the company’s history.
The carrier’s service performance was recognized by Citizens Advice in its annual parcels league table, published on November 19. Evri was the only company to have shown a continuous upward trend since the rankings began in 2021, and is now joint third with DPD. YouGov also ranked Evri among the UK’s 10 most improved brands over the past year.
Evri said its financial performance reflects the impact of recent strategic changes. CEO Martijn De Lange said, “These financial results reflect the strength of our strategy and the dedication of our colleagues and couriers. We’re delivering more parcels than ever, expanding our client base and improving profitability – all while continuing to invest in the future of delivery.”
The update follows the company’s merger with DHL eCommerce UK in October, creating a combined operation capable of handling more than one billion parcels and one billion business letters annually. DHL eCommerce UK will be rebranded next year as Evri Premium – a network of DHL, and will continue operating separately, offering faster and more secure services for higher-value and larger shipments.
Evri also expanded its international capability through the acquisition of Irish customs and logistics provider Coll-8 in May. The company is investing more than £50m (US$65m) to deploy 10,000 smart lockers across the UK, and has recruited 9,000 additional couriers ahead of the peak trading period.
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