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HLAG Stock Chart & Stats
€120.40
-€13.20(-8.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€120.40
-€13.20(-8.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€108.70 - €159.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume15.82K
Average Volume (3M)16.30K
Market Cap
€22.30B
Enterprise Value€24.64K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€3.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€6.51B
Price to Earnings (P/E)89.4
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.78Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.42
Shares Outstanding175,760,280
10 Day Avg. Volume15,705
30 Day Avg. Volume16,303
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.37
Price to Book (P/B)1.15
Price to Sales (P/S)1.11
P/FCF Ratio20.99
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€97.40Price Target Upside-19.10% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Sell
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)€18.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthHapag-Lloyd's modest leverage and sizable equity provide durable financial flexibility. A ~0.36 debt/equity ratio and large equity base help fund cyclical capex, service obligations and investment in fleet or network improvements without immediate reliance on volatile capital markets, aiding resilience through shipping cycles.
Positive Cash GenerationThe company continues to generate positive operating and free cash flow, supporting reinvestment and working capital needs. Sustained positive cash flow—even if reduced from prior peaks—underpins the ability to fund maintenance capex and logistics investments, pay creditors, and maintain operational continuity over months to quarters.
Diversified Liner + Logistics Revenue MixHapag-Lloyd's business combines scheduled liner shipping with ancillary surcharges and inland logistics services, creating multiple revenue streams. This structural diversification increases customer stickiness and offers higher-margin add-ons, helping stabilize cash flow when spot freight rates are weak across trade lanes.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionNet margin has contracted sharply to ~1.4%, eroding profitability and returns. Lower margins reduce the company's buffer against cost shocks, limit retained earnings for reinvestment, and compress ROE, making it harder to restore historical profitability without sustained improvement in freight rates or structural cost reductions.
Declining Revenue TrendRevenues have turned down, reflecting softer volumes or pricing in core trade lanes. For a liner operator, persistent revenue declines impair utilization economics and route profitability, reducing operating leverage and making it difficult to cover fixed vessel and network costs over multiple quarters without capacity or pricing recovery.
Moderate FCF Conversion And Step-downOnly about half of reported earnings convert to free cash flow, and FCF has declined ~16% YoY. This constrains internal funding for fleet renewal, inland logistics expansion or higher distributions, forcing tougher capital-allocation choices and limiting the company's ability to invest aggressively during a prolonged softer cycle.
Hapag Lloyd News
HLAG FAQ
What was Hapag-Lloyd AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hapag-Lloyd AG lowest stock price was €108.70 and its highest was €159.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Hapag-Lloyd AG’s market cap?
Hapag-Lloyd AG’s market cap is €22.30B.
When is Hapag-Lloyd AG’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hapag-Lloyd AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Hapag-Lloyd AG’s earnings last quarter?
Hapag-Lloyd AG released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported -€1.255 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -€0.875 by -€0.38.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hapag-Lloyd AG’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hapag-Lloyd AG pay dividends?
Hapag-Lloyd AG pays a Annually dividend of €3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.14%. See more information on Hapag-Lloyd AG dividends here
What is Hapag-Lloyd AG’s EPS estimate?
Hapag-Lloyd AG’s EPS estimate is 0.78.
How many shares outstanding does Hapag-Lloyd AG have?
Hapag-Lloyd AG has 175,760,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hapag-Lloyd AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hapag-Lloyd AG reported an EPS of -€1.255 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -€0.875. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.685%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hapag-Lloyd AG?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HLAG
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Hapag Lloyd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Sell
Average Price Target:
€97.40 (-19.10% Downside)
€97.40 (-19.10% Downside)
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hapag-Lloyd AG
Operating globally through its various subsidiaries, Hapag-Lloyd AG stands as a prominent liner shipping enterprise. The company utilizes its extensive fleet of vessels and containers to transport a diverse range of goods, including standard and specialized freight, hazardous materials, coffee, and temperature-controlled (reefer) cargo, such as pharmaceuticals. Beyond shipping, Hapag-Lloyd provides a suite of digital solutions: a bilateral Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for direct connectivity, an e-commerce platform offering real-time shipment tracking, supply chain data management, and a unified interface for carrier communication. Customers can also manage their shipping operations via a dedicated mobile application, and access essential email and security updates. Furthermore, the company extends its services to inland container logistics, facilitating transportation by both truck and rail. By the close of 2021 (December 31st), Hapag-Lloyd's fleet consisted of 253 container vessels, collectively offering a capacity of 1.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Its total container capacity reached approximately 3.1 million TEU. Established in 1847, Hapag-Lloyd AG maintains its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany.
HLAG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€97.40
▼(-19.10% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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