Just Eat’s earnings beat estimates after cost controls

Delivery firm have cut their costs and improved operational efficiency

Its operations across Ireland and the UK account for 27% of the total Just Eat Takeaway.com orders. Picture: Naoise Culhane

Delivery firm Just Eat's first-half earnings beat analyst estimates as the European food delivery firm works at trimming costs and improving operational efficiency.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization came in 42% higher at €203m in the first six months of the year, the Amsterdam-based company said. That was above the €196.6m average estimate from analysts in a Bloomberg survey.