MaltaPost plc recorded a stronger financial performance in the financial year ended 30th September 2025, with profitability improving on the back of rising parcel volumes, higher operational efficiency and continued diversification beyond traditional postal services.

The group reported a profit before tax of €6.4 million, up from €4.68 million in 2024, while earnings per share rose to €0.05. Total revenue increased by 6 per cent to €42.66 million, driven mainly by growth in inbound parcel volumes linked to expanding e-commerce activity.

Postal and logistics operations accounted for around 85 per cent of total revenue, with the remaining share generated through non-postal services including document management, printing, financial services and insurance. Despite the continued structural decline in letter mail volumes, MaltaPost said its strategic shift towards logistics and parcels helped offset the impact.

Total expenses rose by 2 per cent to €36.75 million, reflecting higher labour costs following the implementation of a new Collective Agreement effective from 1st January 2025. Total labour costs increased by 9.5 per cent to €18.75 million, although cost optimisation and operational efficiencies helped contain overall expenditure growth.

The Board recommended the payment of a final net dividend of €0.024 per share, amounting to €1.93 million, compared to €1.55 million in the previous year.

During the year under review, MaltaPost continued to invest in its operational infrastructure. Two new regional delivery hubs were commissioned to support rising parcel volumes, while the delivery fleet was expanded with additional conventional and electric vehicles. The Company now operates one of Malta’s largest retail and delivery networks, comprising 40 Post Offices, 19 Sub-Post Offices and 34 Easipik parcel locker locations across Malta and Gozo.

Investment in information technology remained a key focus, with upgrades aimed at improving service visibility, compliance with evolving customs requirements and overall efficiency across the postal and logistics chain.

Beyond core postal services, MaltaPost continued to expand its footprint in insurance, document management and printing through its subsidiaries and associate companies. The Group also maintained a strong focus on sustainability, increasing the proportion of electric vehicles within its fleet and progressing plans for an additional photovoltaic installation at its Head Office in Marsa.

MaltaPost received two Gold Awards at the Malta Business Awards in November 2024, recognising its ‘Best Logistics Solution’ and ‘Green Transport Initiative’.

Looking ahead, the Company said it remains cautiously optimistic, with priorities including further strengthening last-mile delivery capabilities, expanding logistics infrastructure and maintaining momentum amid global market uncertainties.