ZIM Shipping's Q2 Earnings Down, Full-Year Guidance Up, Analysts Predict Slight Downside

ZIM Integrated Shipping's Q2 earnings dropped 2.2%, attributed to reduced freight rates and volumes. Despite this, the company increased its full-year profit guidance midpoint. Analysts predict a slight downside with an average target price of $15.02, and the stock is rated as "Underperform" according to brokerage firms' consensus.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showing a 2.2% drop in earnings compared to the same period last year. The company attributed this decline to reduced freight rates and volumes. Despite the earnings drop, ZIM has increased its full-year profit guidance midpoint, indicating optimism for the remainder of the year.

The company reported revenues of $1.64 billion for the second quarter, a 15% decrease from the $1.93 billion reported in the same period last year. Carried volume also decreased by 6% to 895 thousand TEUs, while the average freight rate per TEU fell by 12% to $1,479. Operating income (EBIT) dropped to $149 million from $468 million in the second quarter of 2024, and net income was $24 million compared to $373 million in the previous year.

ZIM's President and CEO, Eli Glickman, stated that the company continued to leverage its upscaled capacity and improved cost structure amidst market disruptions and volatility. He emphasized the company's focus on controlling what it can to position ZIM for sustainable and profitable growth over the long term. The company has increased its midpoints for full-year 2025 guidance, expecting Adjusted EBITDA between $1.8 billion and $2.2 billion and Adjusted EBIT between $550 million and $950 million.

Analysts predict a slight downside, with an average target price of $15.02. The stock is rated as "Underperform" according to brokerage firms' consensus. Despite the earnings drop, the increase in full-year profit guidance suggests that ZIM is confident in its ability to navigate market uncertainties and continue to create long-term value for shareholders.

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[1] https://investors.zim.com/news/news-details/2025/ZIM-Reports-Financial-Results-for-the-Second-Quarter-of-2025/default.aspx