ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.45 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.75 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 29.63%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this container shipping company would post earnings of $3.47 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.66, delivering a surprise of 34.29%.Over t ...

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 19, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Elana Holzman - Head, Investor RelationsEli Glickman - President and CEOXavier Destriau - Executive VP & CFOMuneeba Kayani - Managing DirectorOmar Nokta - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Marco Limite - Equity Research AnalystAlexia Dogani - Equity Research Analyst Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Kate, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated revenue of $2 billion in Q1 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 28% [6][18] - Net income for the first quarter was $296 million, compared to $92 million in Q1 2024, marking a significant increase [23] - Adjusted EBITDA was $779 million with a margin of 39%, and adjusted EBIT was $463 million with a margin of 23% [7][23] - The average freight rate per TEU was $1,776, a 22% increase year-over-year, although it was 6% lower than the Q4 average [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company carried 944,000 TEUs in Q1 2025, a 12% increase from 846,000 TEUs in the same period last year, outperforming the market growth of 4.5% [24] - Total revenues from non-containerized cargo, primarily from car carrier services, totaled $114 million, slightly up from $111 million in Q1 2024 [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Transpacific volume grew by 11% in Q1 2025, indicating a recovery in trade between the U.S. and China [24] - The company experienced a 22% year-over-year volume growth in Latin America during the first quarter, with expectations to further increase market share in this region [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on maintaining flexibility in fleet deployment and adjusting service rotations in response to changing market conditions, particularly in the Transpacific trade [10][12] - A recent charter agreement for ten new LNG dual fuel container ships is part of the company's strategy to enhance commercial agility and support long-term decarbonization objectives [14][15] - The company aims to strengthen its presence in Latin America and Southeast Asia to diversify operations and increase resilience against market fluctuations [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the recent suspension of tariffs between the U.S. and China, viewing it as a positive development but remaining wary of long-term trade agreements [4][5] - The company maintained its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion, despite uncertainties in global trade and geopolitical issues [8][26] - Management highlighted the importance of agility in responding to market changes and emphasized the need for ongoing investment in fleet modernization and operational efficiency [12][16] Other Important Information - The company declared a dividend of $0.74 per share for a total of $89 million based on Q1 results, consistent with its dividend policy [7][81] - The company reported total liquidity of $3.4 billion as of March 31, 2025 [7] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are you hearing from customers regarding inventory levels and expectations for peak season? - Management noted that recent tariff changes have revitalized demand, with customers eager to move cargo quickly to avoid inventory shortages, suggesting a potential early peak season [36][39] Question: How do you view the situation with the Red Sea and Suez Canal? - Management indicated that safety concerns prevent a return to the Red Sea, despite incentives from canal authorities, and emphasized the importance of a stable network [40][41] Question: Can you provide insight into the Transpacific contract negotiations? - Management explained that uncertainties in the market led to a 70% split between contract and spot volumes, down from an expected 50-50 split [47][49] Question: What are the expectations for volume growth in 2025? - Management adjusted volume growth expectations to low single digits due to slower recovery post-Chinese New Year and changes in partnerships affecting fleet utilization [50][53] Question: How much of your fleet is Chinese-built and what mitigation strategies are in place? - Management stated that nearly half of the fleet is Chinese-built and is exploring options to minimize the impact of potential fees on operations [62] Question: What is the outlook for Q2 profitability? - Management acknowledged the recent increase in demand and rates but cautioned about the uncertainty of how long this momentum will last [64][66]

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. ZIM will release its first-quarter earnings results before the opening bell on Monday, May 19.Analysts expect the Haifa, Israel-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.96 per share, up from 75 cents per share in the year-ago period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, ZIM Integrated Shipping projects quarterly revenue at $1.84 billion, compared to $1.56 billion a year earlier.On March 12, ZIM Integrated Shipping reported a fourth-quarter sales increase of 80% ...

Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM -1.50%) stock has been delivering more than cargo to its shareholders over the past few trading days. On positive developments in the China-U.S. trade dispute, investors piled into the stock, sending it to a more than 26% gain week to date as of early Thursday night, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.A move related to international relationsThe most powerful boost to Zim's stock came on Monday, when the U.S. and China agreed to mutually slash ...

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is set to report first-quarter 2025 results on May 19, before the market opens.  The EPS estimate for the to-be-reported quarter has been revised 8.3% downward to $1.89 per share over the past 60 days. The bottom-line projection indicates a year-over-year surge of 152%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues, currently pegged at $1.73 billion, suggests a year-over-year increase of 11%.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchFor 2025, the Zacks Consensus Est ...

Summary⚈ ZIM offers a sky-high 41.73% dividend yield, attracting income investors.⚈ Strong fundamentals support recent gains, but risks remain due to industry volatility.⚈ Analysts expect a potential 20% stock drop despite upcoming earnings growth.Cargo company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM) has the highest annual dividend yield, 41.73%, which is attractive to income-seeking investors.Currently offering a quarterly dividend of $1.79, ZIM’s share price has surged more than 20% in the past month ...