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Portugal divestment of CTT & NOS and broader earnings

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2026-07-30 11:11 UTC → 2026-07-31 10:47 UTC · added removed

On 22 July 2026 the Portuguese government announced the sale of small, residual state holdings in several companies, notably a 0.25 % stake its remaining stakes in the postal service CTT (0.25 %) and a 71‑share position in telecom operator NOS. The finance minister described the assets as “peculiar” and said they would be offered to the market through transparent, competitive procedures, while the state retained NOS, keeping only strategic assets such as Caixa Geral de Depósitos and RTP. A few days later, on The finance minister said the disposals would be handled through transparent, competitive procedures. On 27 July 2026, 2026 both NOS and CTT reported corporate actions aimed at supporting their share prices. NOS launched a share‑repurchase programme of programmes – NOS up to 750 000 shares (0.15 % of capital) running through October 2026, with purchase limits tied to daily trading volumes. October, and CTT expanded its buy‑back allocation to €40 million despite a 41.6 % fall in first‑half net profit, citing confidence drop in its cash position while adjusting its 2026 guidance amid a difficult regulatory environment. On 28 July 2026 CTT disclosed that first‑half attributable profit dropped to €12.9 million, million. CTT reported a 41.6 % decline year‑on‑year, while revenue rose 12.9 % revenue increase to €674.3 million, driven by e‑commerce and Banco CTT income. The company income, and reaffirmed its 2026 strategic focus on strengthening the Iberian logistics platform, completing integrations with Cacesa and DHL Parcel Portugal, and improving productivity. It projected recurring EBIT guidance of €115‑125 million for the full year and highlighted risks such as customs‑fee changes and fuel‑price volatility. The same day, a million. A broader corporate earnings snapshot showed mixed results released later that day confirmed the same figures for other Portuguese firms. CTT and added that Jerónimo Martins posted saw a 3.5 % drop in first‑half profit decline to €260 million, yet million while its shares rose 4 % on the Lisbon exchange. %, and Banco Comercial Português recorded posted a 12.7 % increase in net profit rise to €565.8 million, driven million. On 31 July 2026 the Lisbon Stock Exchange opened higher, led by higher margins Teixeira Duarte (+3.44 %) and credit growth. 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.

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  1. 2026-07-31 10:47 UTC Portugal divestment of CTT & NOS and broader earnings
  2. 2026-07-30 11:11 UTC Portugal divestment of CTT & NOS and broader earnings
  3. 2026-07-28 21:49 UTC Portugal government divestment of CTT & NOS
  4. 2026-07-28 21:10 UTC Portugal government divestment of CTT & NOS

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