Annual results and strategy 2030 for the Post approved

The General Assembly of Swiss Post unanimously approved the proposals of the Board of Directors on May 5, 2026. In this context, the consolidated and annual financial statements for the year 2025 were adopted, reporting an operating income of 7.305 billion Swiss francs and a consolidated profit of 315 million Swiss francs. Compared to the previous year, the annual result has declined, primarily due to the shrinking postage stamp market and largely fixed cost structures. These factors continue to put pressure on Post’s revenues.

Strategic Realignment by 2030

To ensure a financially sustainable basic service without taxpayer money, Post plans to sharpen its existing strategy by 2030. This was already announced in the communication regarding the annual results. Post intends to strengthen its business in the areas of logistics, communication, mobility, and financial services. The focus will be on organic growth in these core markets rather than on acquisitions. Possible price adjustments and internal cost reductions are also part of this strategy.

In this context, the dividend to the federal government will amount to 80 million Swiss francs this year, representing a decrease of 20 percent compared to the previous year. Additionally, the federal government will receive a special distribution of 70 million Swiss francs resulting from the sale of PostFinance’s 50 percent stake in the financial app Yuh. In total, 150 million Swiss francs will flow into the federal treasury.

Relief of the Board of Directors and Salary Caps

During the General Assembly, it was also noted that Post adhered to the upper limits for the fees of the Board of Directors and the salaries of the Group Management in 2025. The federal government approved the salary caps for the fiscal year 2027. The members of the Board of Directors received full discharge for the fiscal year 2025. Since the Board members were confirmed for two years last year, no re-election took place this year.

Need for Modernization of the Basic Service Mandate

The Board of Directors emphasizes that, in addition to further efficiency and pricing measures, a comprehensive modernization of the regulatory requirements is necessary. The goal is for Switzerland to benefit from a basic service mandate that is oriented towards the real needs of customers. Without appropriate reforms, there is a risk that the offering will become irrelevant and too expensive. The Federal Council has already announced a comprehensive legislative revision, which is supported by Post.

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