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Categories: BUSINESS

Portugal divestment of CTT & NOS and broader earnings

Entities: DHL Parcel Portugal · Miguel Maya · Banco CTT · Banco Comercial Português · European Union

Overview

On 22 July 2026 the Portuguese government announced the sale of its remaining stakes in CTT (0.25 %) and a 71‑share position in NOS, keeping only strategic assets such as Caixa Geral de Depósitos and RTP. The finance minister said the disposals would be handled through transparent, competitive procedures.

On 27 July 2026 both NOS and CTT launched share‑repurchase programmes – NOS up to 750 000 shares (0.15 % of capital) through October, and CTT expanded its buy‑back to €40 million despite a 41.6 % drop in first‑half attributable profit to €12.9 million. CTT reported a 12.9 % revenue increase to €674.3 million, driven by e‑commerce and Banco CTT income, and reaffirmed its 2026 EBIT guidance of €115‑125 million.

A broader earnings snapshot released later that day confirmed the same figures for CTT and added that Jerónimo Martins saw a 3.5 % profit decline to €260 million while its shares rose 4 %, and Banco Comercial Português posted a 12.7 % profit rise to €565.8 million.

On 31 July 2026 the Lisbon Stock Exchange opened higher, led by Teixeira Duarte (+3.44 %) and a 2.83 % rise in CTT shares to €6.17. CTT reiterated its plan to normalise e‑commerce profitability, capture synergies from the DHL Parcel Portugal integration and the Cacesa acquisition, and maintain capital discipline for the remainder of the year.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Banco Comercial Português net profit was €565.8 million in the first half of 2026, up 12.7% year‑on‑year. (3996ddd0-d6dc-4ab2-9efa-f6b2f9b50f7f)
[● 2 SOURCES] CTT's profit attributable to shareholders fell 41.6% to €12.9 million in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. (CTT financial report)
[● 2 SOURCES] CTT revenue increased 12.9% to €674.3 million in the first half of 2026. (a2161d3a-14d7-44f4-8dd1-60371d12eaaa)
[● 2 SOURCES] CTT EBIT declined 17.2% in the first half of 2026. (a2161d3a-14d7-44f4-8dd1-60371d12eaaa)
[● 2 SOURCES] Banco Comercial Português financial margin grew 11.3% year‑on‑year in the first half of 2026. (3996ddd0-d6dc-4ab2-9efa-f6b2f9b50f7f)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Specific items rose from €1.4 million to €7.4 million in Q2 2026, eroding operating profit. (CTT financial report)
[○ 1 SOURCE] CTT's strategic focus for 2026 remains unchanged, emphasizing a stronger Iberian logistics platform for e‑commerce, integration of Cacesa and DHL Parcel Portugal, and deeper engagement with Banco CTT. (CTT strategic outlook)
[○ 1 SOURCE] CTT expects recurring EBIT of €115‑125 million in 2026. (CTT outlook)
[○ 1 SOURCE] CTT projects medium‑to‑high single‑digit growth in express‑parcel volumes in the second half of 2026. (CTT outlook)
[○ 1 SOURCE] CTT identified risks to its outlook including customs‑cleared volume changes, the post‑de minimis threshold, a forthcoming EU customs fee, and fuel‑price volatility. (CTT outlook)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jerónimo Martins profit fell 3.5% to €260 million in the first half of 2026. (d81f98bf-55a0-4665-b854-f4d3442d9939)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jerónimo Martins shares rose 4% after reporting the profit decline. (d81f98bf-55a0-4665-b854-f4d3442d9939)

Timeline

3 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
CTT Group reports 41.6% profit decline despite revenue rise
Lisbon Stock Exchange opened higher with Teixeira Duarte leading gains; CTT posted a 41.6% profit drop despite a 12.9% revenue increase, citing customs volatility and regulatory changes.
5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Portuguese firms post mixed first‑half 2026 earnings
Jerónimo Martins profit fell but shares rose 4%; BCP profit jumped 12.7%; CTT profit dropped 41.6% as revenue grew 12.9% in H1 2026.
7 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Portuguese firms NOS, CTT boost share buybacks as market pressure mounts
Portugal's NOS and postal operator CTT both expanded share‑buyback programmes, with NOS targeting up to 750,000 shares and CTT raising its buyback to €40 million despite a 42% profit drop.
12 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Portugal to sell residual stakes in CTT, Nos and Navigator
Portugal will sell minor state stakes in CTT, Nos, Navigator and other assets, labeling them residual and non‑strategic, while keeping key holdings and monitoring the Galp‑Moeve merger.

Sources

apdc.pt · cmjornal.xl.pt · de.sapo.pt · dn.pt · eco.sapo.pt · forbesafricalusofona.com · jornaldenegocios.pt · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt · motor24.pt · observador.pt · sapo.pt

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