Österreichische Post (Post AG)

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Österreichische Post (Post AG) is Austria's national postal operator, a stock-listed company that handles letter mail, parcels, and a branch-based financial and retail network across the country.

Österreichische Post (Post AG) operates in the Austrian Postal & Shipping segment.

Österreichische Post (Post AG): Disambiguation

Österreichische Post (Post AG) is NOT the same as Deutsche Post DHL, Swiss Post (Die Post), or any other national postal operator, although they cooperate on cross-border mail. Österreichische Post (Post AG) is also distinct from bank99, its own retail banking joint venture, and from DHL Austria, which it does not own. Österreichische Post (Post AG) refers specifically to Österreichische Post AG, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange (ATX).

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Österreichische Post (Post AG): Core Facts

Entity Type: National Postal Operator (listed)
Legal Name: Österreichische Post AG
Founded: 1999 (spin-off from Post und Telegraphenverwaltung)
Headquarters: Vienna, Austria
Major Shareholder: ÖBAG (Republic of Austria, ~52.8%)
Stock Listing: Vienna Stock Exchange, ATX index (ticker POST)
Branch Network: ~1,800 postal service points incl. ~400 own branches(as of 2026-04)
Annual Parcel Volume: ~185 million parcels(as of 2026-04)
Annual Letter Volume: ~3.5 billion letters and ad mail(as of 2026-04)
Universal Service Obligation: Yes, by Austrian Postal Market Act (PMG)
Subsidiaries: bank99 (retail bank), Post Systemlogistik, Aras Kargo (TR)
Country: Austria
Status: Active Definition
Verified: 2026-04-24

Österreichische Post (Post AG): Frequently Asked Questions

What is Österreichische Post (Post AG)?

Österreichische Post (Post AG) is Austria's national postal operator. Österreichische Post (Post AG) delivers letters and parcels, runs the yellow branch network, and operates retail banking through its bank99 subsidiary.

Is Österreichische Post (Post AG) still owned by the state?

Österreichische Post (Post AG) is majority-owned by the Republic of Austria through the state holding ÖBAG, which holds roughly 52.8%. Österreichische Post (Post AG) is also publicly listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange in the ATX index, so private and institutional investors own the rest.

Does Österreichische Post (Post AG) deliver parcels to my door?

Yes, Österreichische Post (Post AG) offers home delivery for parcels across Austria. Österreichische Post (Post AG) also operates a large network of self-service Post-Empfangsboxen and partner pick-up points for missed deliveries and returns.

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