DP World Reports Record $24.4 Billion Revenue and $6.4 Billion EBITDA for 2025

Operating cash flow up 14% to $6.3 billion; Capital expenditure rose to $3.1 billion in 2025, while Return on Capital Employed rose to 9.9%

Mar. 12, 2026 at 6:39am

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DP World, a global logistics company, announced record financial results for 2025, with revenue up 22% to $24.4 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 18% to $6.4 billion. The company's profits increased 32.2% to $1.96 billion, reflecting operating leverage and disciplined cost management. DP World's Americas operations contributed strongly to the group's performance, with record container throughput across terminals in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Why it matters

DP World's strong financial performance in 2025 demonstrates the company's ability to adapt to changing trade dynamics and deliver resilient earnings and strong cash flow, despite heightened uncertainty. The company's diversified portfolio, disciplined capital allocation, and focus on high-yield cargo have enabled it to maintain its position as a leading global logistics provider.

The details

DP World's revenue growth was driven by strong performance across its Ports & Terminals and Logistics divisions. The company's total group gross throughput increased 5.8% to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). The company invested $3.1 billion in capital expenditure in 2025 to support capacity expansion and productivity enhancements globally, with port capacity increasing to 109 million TEU. DP World also made progress on key infrastructure projects in the Americas, including berth expansion at Posorja (Ecuador), capacity upgrades at Santos (Brazil), and a joint agreement with the Montreal Port Authority to develop Contrecoeur container terminal.

  • DP World announced its record financial results for 2025 on March 12, 2026.
  • The company's revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and profits all increased significantly in 2025 compared to the previous year.

The players

DP World

A global logistics company that operates ports, terminals, and logistics businesses around the world.

H.E. Essa Kazim

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of DP World.

Yuvraj Narayan

The Group CEO of DP World.

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What they’re saying

“In an environment defined by heightened uncertainty and changing trade dynamics, our diversified portfolio, disciplined capital allocation and focus on high-yield cargo enabled us to deliver resilient earnings and strong cash flow. These results reflect the strength of our integrated platform and our ability to adapt as supply chains reconfigure.”

— H.E. Essa Kazim, Chairman of the Board of Directors, DP World (Globe Newswire)

“Ports & Terminals performed strongly, supported by healthy volumes, improved yield and disciplined cost management, with like-for-like revenue per TEU increasing by 8.5%. In 2025, we unified our Marine Services business under a single DP World brand, strengthening our position as a fully integrated global logistics provider. Across Logistics and our broader trade platform, we continued to scale capabilities and deepen collaboration through our 'One DP World' operating model. We remain focused on disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence and customer-centric execution—supporting customers through near-term uncertainty while investing selectively to deliver sustainable long-term growth.”

— Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO, DP World (Globe Newswire)

What’s next

DP World plans to continue investing in priority projects in 2026, with a capex budget of approximately $3 billion. Key focus areas include Jebel Ali, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra (India), London Gateway (UK), Ndayane (Senegal), and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).

The takeaway

DP World's strong financial performance in 2025, driven by its diversified portfolio, disciplined capital allocation, and focus on high-yield cargo, demonstrates the company's ability to adapt to changing trade dynamics and maintain its position as a leading global logistics provider. The company's continued investment in infrastructure and operational efficiency across its global network positions it for sustainable long-term growth.