ZIM Trading Volume Surges 40 to 210M Ranking 482nd as Shares Dip 1.4% Amid Earnings Slump and Revised Guidance

On August 20, 2025, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) traded with a volume of $210 million, up 40.49% from the previous day, ranking 482nd in market activity. Shares fell 1.41% to close the session.

ZIM reported Q2 2025 results showing $1.64 billion in revenue, a 15% annual decline driven by lower freight rates and container volumes. Net income contracted to $24 million from $373 million in 2024, with adjusted EBITDA at $472 million, reflecting a 38% year-over-year drop. The carrier transported 895,000 TEUs, down 6%, while average freight rates fell 12% to $1,479 per TEU. Despite these declines, ZIM raised full-year guidance, projecting adjusted EBITDA between $1.8 billion and $2.2 billion and adjusted EBIT between $550 million and $950 million.

CEO Eli Glickman emphasized operational resilience, citing a modern fleet and agile commercial strategy to navigate volatile markets. The company maintained a net leverage ratio of 0.8x and declared a $0.06 per share dividend, representing 30% of Q2 net income. Strategic focus on cost optimization and geographic diversification underpins long-term growth ambitions.

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