ZIM Integrated Shipping Services beats Q1 estimates, shares rise

Published 19/05/2025, 12:34
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Investing.com -- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations, sending shares up 3% in premarket trading.

The shipping company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.45, beating the analyst consensus of $1.74. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.01 billion, topping estimates of $1.82 billion and representing a 28% increase YoY.

ZIM’s carried volume grew 12% YoY to 944,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in Q1. The average freight rate per TEU rose 22% to $1,776.

"ZIM began the year with positive momentum, delivering 12% carried volume growth and strong earnings in the first quarter," said CEO Eli Glickman. "Drawing on our transformed fleet and enhanced cost structure, we generated Q1 revenues of $2.01 billion and net income of $296 million."

The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting adjusted EBITDA between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion and adjusted EBIT between $350 million and $950 million.

ZIM declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share, representing approximately 30% of Q1 net income.

While noting uncertainty in the operating environment, Glickman expressed confidence in the company’s outlook, citing its strategic fleet investments and lower cost base as positioning it for long-term profitable growth.

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