Österreichische Post AG (POST) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What POST does

Österreichische Post AG, trading as POST on the Wiener Börse, is an Industrials sector company in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with 27,743 employees. The company operates through three divisions: Mail, Parcel & Logistics, and Retail & Bank. The Mail division handles the distribution, collection, sorting, and delivery of letters and document shipments, direct mail, and newspapers, alongside digital services such as e-letter solutions. The Parcel & Logistics division offers parcel products, express delivery, food delivery, stationary logistics for pharmaceutical products, and value-added services including warehousing, returns management, and web shop logistics.

Key numbers explained

• At 31,3 EUR, POST trades near the lower end of its 52-week range of 29,3 – 36,45, with a 5,1% price change over the past year.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 24,3 compares the current share price to earnings over the last 12 months, while the forward P/E ratio of 15,9 reflects expected earnings — a lower forward figure suggests the market anticipates higher future profits.
• Earnings per share of 1,29 EUR over the trailing 12 months shows how much of the company's profit is attributed to each individual share.
• The dividend yield of 5,85% indicates the annual dividend payment relative to the share price. Notably, POST pays out 142% of earnings as dividends, meaning distributions exceed current profits. The ex-dividend date is Apr 24, 2026.
• With a beta of 0,52, POST historically moves less than the broader market, making it a lower-volatility stock.
• Revenue of 3,11 mld. EUR grew 6,7% year over year, while a 2,8% profit margin and 4,4% operating margin reflect modest profitability. A 13,5% return on equity shows how effectively equity capital is used.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 149,9% means the company carries more debt than equity, a factor to monitor.
• The price-to-book ratio of 3,75 indicates the stock trades at a premium to its book value.

What to watch

For a stock like POST, several general factors can influence performance. The health of postal and parcel demand across Europe, particularly in Austria and Germany, affects the Mail and Parcel & Logistics divisions. Regulatory changes around postal services and logistics standards may shape operations. Interest rate environments matter because of the 149,9% debt-to-equity ratio, as higher rates increase borrowing costs. Competition from other freight and logistics providers, including peers listed on the Wiener Börse, can pressure margins. Finally, the next earnings date of Nov 12, 2026 is a milestone when the company updates investors on financial progress.