Delivery Hero lifts 2026 outlook on strong growth amid Uber takeover bid

German online takeaway food company Delivery Hero, subject to a takeover offer by U.S.-based rival Uber, lifted its guidance for 2026 on Thursday, helped by strengthening ‌demand and ⁠improved profitability.

Its gross ⁠merchandise value, total value of all goods sold through the marketplace, is now expected ​to grow 9% to 11% this year, compared with the previous forecast for 8% ​to 10% growth. Analysts polled by the company had forecast yearly GMV growth of 9.1% to €51.63 billion ($60.17 billion) on average.

The company’s adjusted earnings before ​interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation grew 3.9% to €427 ⁠million in ‌the first half of 2026, exceeding analysts’ estimate of €396 million.