DP World has announced its record financial results for 2025, reporting a 22% increase in revenue, reaching $24.4 billion, and an 18% rise in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), totaling $6.4 billion with a margin of 26.3%. This growth was driven by robust performance across its port services, terminals, and logistics divisions.
The company’s net profit surged by 32.2% to $1.96 billion, showcasing the impacts of operational leverage and disciplined cost management. Furthermore, operating cash flows rose by 14%, reaching $6.3 billion.
In commenting on these results, Isaac Kazem, the Chairman of DP World, stated, “In a landscape characterized by heightened uncertainty and shifting trade dynamics, our diverse business portfolio, capital allocation discipline, and focus on high-yield shipments have allowed us to achieve resilient profits and strong cash flows. These results reflect the strength of our integrated platform and our capacity to adapt to the reconfiguration of supply chains.”
Yuvraj Narayanan, the CEO of DP World, added, “The ports and terminals sector delivered exceptional performance, supported by strong handling volumes, improved yields, and strict cost management, with revenues per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) growing by 8.5% on a like-for-like basis. Through our logistics services and broader commercial platform, we continue to expand our capabilities and deepen collaboration through our ‘One DP World’ operating model. Our ongoing focus is on disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, and execution that centers around our customers, aiding them in navigating the near-term uncertainties while selectively investing for sustainable long-term growth.”
Return on invested capital increased from 8.9% in 2024 to 9.9%, reflecting profit improvements despite ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainties.
DP World invested $3.1 billion in capital expenditures during 2025, up from $2.2 billion in 2024, to support capacity expansion and enhance productivity globally. The port capacity also rose to 109 million TEUs. The capital expenditure budget for 2026 is approximately $3 billion, concentrating on priority projects, including Jebel Ali, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra (India), London Gateway (UK), Ndiyam (Senegal), and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
The company managed to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% compared to 2022, with nearly 67% of its global electricity needs currently being sourced from renewable energy. Operations within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries significantly contributed to the overall performance of the group.
In the United Arab Emirates, Jebel Ali Port recorded an annual growth of approximately 9% in cargo volumes from origin to destination, reflecting increased trade flows through Dubai and the UAE. DP World experienced strong growth in bulk cargo, handling a record 1.5 million vehicles at its terminals in Dubai (up 18%) and achieving bulk cargo handling volumes of 5.67 million tons at Jebel Ali Port (up 6%), marking the highest figures in nearly two decades.
In Saudi Arabia, DP World opened the newly developed South Container Terminal in Jeddah, with an investment of $800 million, which more than doubled its capacity to over 4 million TEUs.
In Oman, DP World signed a significant agreement to develop the special economic zone in Al Rouda, laying the groundwork for a new hub for industry, trade, and manufacturing in the sultanate.
Ahmad Youssef Al Hassan, CEO and General Director of DP World in the GCC, remarked, “Periods of fluctuation in global trade highlight the importance of resilient and efficiently interconnected supply chains. Throughout the GCC, our focus lies in expanding our integrated network across various supply chain stages, enhancing multimodal connectivity, and providing clients with greater flexibility in how shipments move through the region. These investments enable businesses to maintain reliable cargo flow, even as trade routes evolve and market conditions change.”