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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$30.00
â–²(6.84% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/22/26
The score is driven primarily by moderate financial performance: current profitability is modest and has been compressing, while leverage remains meaningful, though cash flow is still solid. Technicals add support as the stock is in an uptrend with positive momentum. Valuation is mixed—an attractive dividend yield is offset by a relatively high P/E for a cyclical shipper.
Positive Factors
Improving operating performance and 2026 outlook
Higher volumes, freight rates, revenue, and EBITDA in Q2 indicate that ZIM is converting stronger transpacific demand into improved operating results. The raised full-year outlook provides evidence that earnings recovery may persist beyond a single quarter, supporting near-term financial durability.
Negative Factors
Compressed profitability and cyclical earnings
The sharp decline in margins from 2024 levels shows that ZIM’s earnings power remains highly sensitive to shipping rates and industry conditions. Low current profitability leaves less room to absorb weaker demand or pricing, making results less predictable across the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving operating performance and 2026 outlook
Higher volumes, freight rates, revenue, and EBITDA in Q2 indicate that ZIM is converting stronger transpacific demand into improved operating results. The raised full-year outlook provides evidence that earnings recovery may persist beyond a single quarter, supporting near-term financial durability.
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ZIM (ZIM) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.54B
Dividend Yield6.78%
Average Volume (3M)1.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.3
Beta (1Y)1.45
Revenue Growth-24.91%
EPS Growth-93.09%
CountryUS
Employees4,714
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryMarine Shipping
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.16
Shares Outstanding120,649,070
10 Day Avg. Volume1,065,396
30 Day Avg. Volume1,407,913
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.07
Price to Book (P/B)0.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.37
P/FCF Ratio1.59
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.56
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.00Price Target Upside-7.41% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)4.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.84B
ZIM Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates internationally and within Israel, providing container shipping and various associated services. They offer comprehensive transportation solutions, spanning from port-to-...
How the Company Makes Money
ZIM primarily makes money by selling containerized ocean transportation on its liner services. Its core revenue stream is freight revenue (often called "freight" or "ocean freight"), earned by charging customers for moving containers between origi...
ZIM Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 20, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted solid Q3 financial results and strategic investments in fleet modernization and route diversification. However, there are significant challenges due to declining revenues, freight rates, and a weaker fourth quarter forecast amid ongoing global trade uncertainties.Positive Updates
Solid Q3 Financial Performance
ZIM reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.8 billion and a net income of $123 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $593 million with a margin of 33%, and adjusted EBIT was $260 million with a margin of 15%.
Negative Updates
Decline in Revenue and Freight Rates
Q3 2025 revenues were down 36% compared to last year, with an average freight rate per TEU decreasing from $2,480 to $1,602.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Solid Q3 Financial Performance
ZIM reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.8 billion and a net income of $123 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $593 million with a margin of 33%, and adjusted EBIT was $260 million with a margin of 15%.
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Company Guidance
During the third quarter of 2025, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. reported revenue of $1.8 billion and a net income of $123 million. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $593 million, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 33%, and an adjusted EBIT of $260 million, with an EBIT margin of 15%. Despite a volatile market, ZIM maintained total liquidity of $3 billion as of September 30, 2025, and declared a dividend of 31¢ per share, totaling approximately $37 million, representing 30% of its third-quarter net income. For the full year, ZIM refined its guidance, expecting adjusted EBITDA between $2 billion to $2.2 billion and adjusted EBIT between $700 million and $900 million, based on performance through the first nine months of the year.ZIM Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
54
Neutral
Cash Flow
68
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.44B | 6.90B | 8.43B | 5.16B | 12.56B | 10.73B |
| Gross Profit | 1.04B | 1.16B | 2.77B | -194.70M | 6.40B | 6.04B |
| EBITDA | 1.94B | 2.42B | 3.82B | -955.10M | 7.65B | 6.60B |
| Net Income | 138.60M | 479.20M | 2.15B | -2.70B | 4.62B | 4.64B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 10.67B | 11.01B | 11.39B | 8.35B | 11.63B | 9.84B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.64B | 1.79B | 2.12B | 1.80B | 3.26B | 3.69B |
| Total Debt | 5.31B | 5.74B | 6.02B | 5.01B | 4.35B | 3.32B |
| Total Liabilities | 6.78B | 6.98B | 7.35B | 5.89B | 5.73B | 5.24B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.88B | 4.02B | 4.04B | 2.45B | 5.89B | 4.59B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.42B | 1.61B | 3.54B | 904.30M | 5.76B | 4.97B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.59B | 1.83B | 3.75B | 1.02B | 6.11B | 5.97B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -24.25M | -133.30M | -223.20M | 1.78B | -1.65B | -3.34B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.72B | -1.96B | -3.13B | -2.89B | -4.98B | -1.65B |
ZIM Technical Analysis
Positive
28.08
Price Trends
29.07
Positive
27.10
Positive
26.10
Positive
Market Momentum
0.06
Positive
50.12
Neutral
21.64
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ZIM, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 28.08 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 29.49, below the 50-day MA of 29.07, and above the 200-day MA of 26.10, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 50.12 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 21.64 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ZIM.
ZIM Risk Analysis
ZIM disclosed 55 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. ZIM reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
ZIM Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | $2.88B | 5.35 | 13.97% | 6.06% | 2.45% | 21.62% | |
81 Outperform | $1.51B | 4.02 | 20.88% | 5.97% | 5.55% | -3.50% | |
79 Outperform | $438.28M | 3.41 | 28.60% | 4.58% | 2.53% | 14.22% | |
73 Outperform | $6.84B | 15.19 | 16.94% | 0.64% | -0.16% | 0.55% | |
66 Neutral | $1.69B | 5.33 | 15.97% | 3.42% | -52.60% | 11.51% | |
65 Neutral | $3.54B | 25.30 | 3.52% | 6.78% | -24.91% | -93.09% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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ZIM Corporate Events
ZIM Posts Strong Q2 2026 Results and Raises Outlook on Transpacific Strength
Aug 19, 2026
On August 19, 2026, ZIM reported strong results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, with revenues up 9% year over year to $1.78 billion and net income surging 170% to $64 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $491 million, supported by highe...
ZIM Shareholders Approve New CEO Deal and Three-Year Pay Policy at July 28 Meeting
Jul 28, 2026
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported the results of its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on July 28, 2026 in Haifa, where 38.05% of outstanding shares were represented, satisfying the quorum requirement. The meeting reflects...
ZIM Updates Market on Hapag-Lloyd Merger Progress Amid Regulatory Review
Jul 6, 2026
On July 6, 2026, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. provided an update on its previously announced merger agreement with German container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd. The company said it continues to act in accordance with the agreement and is w...
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