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I maintain a "Hold" rating on ZIM Integrated Shipping despite its strong Q3 results and impressive financials, due to anticipated higher volatility and potential earnings pressure. The surge in freight rates in mid-2024 boosted ZIM's financials, but rates are now declining due to oversupply and market normalization. Geopolitical factors and increased tariffs are likely to weaken demand and negatively impact ZIM's earnings, making the stock less attractive in the near term.
In the latest trading session, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) closed at $20.22, marking a -0.69% move from the previous day.
With ZIM shares moving south, we assess the investment worthiness of the stock at current levels.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) reachead $20.82 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.61% change compared to its last close.
HAIFA, Israel , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, before the U.S. financial markets open.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) reachead $19.68 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.66% change compared to its last close.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) closed at $18.11 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.28% move from the prior day.
Many investors are drawn to ZIM's current low P/E ratio (about 1x) and high yield (over 63%). These figures are misleading due to an unusually profitable FY 2024. Its earnings in FY 2025 and 2026 are expected to be less than 1/10 of the 2024 level. The ongoing tariff disputes between the U.S. and its major trade partners (especially China) could severely disrupt ZIM's lucrative routes.
In the closing of the recent trading day, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) stood at $18.08, denoting a +1.01% change from the preceding trading day.
ZIM Integrated Shipping declared a $3.65 per share dividend, including a $0.84 special payout, signaling strong financial health and management confidence. ZIM's fleet modernization and favorable shipping rates are expected to drive strong operating performance in 2025. Consensus estimates project the Company's 2025 EBITDA around $2 billion, with 50% converting to free cash flow, indicating a trading multiple of only 2x.