ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM.US) gains over 23% after the company reported strong second-quarter results that exceeded market consensus. The company saw a significant 48% year-over-year increase in revenues, reaching $1.93 billion. ZIM's carried volume grew by 11%, reaching a record 952 thousand TEUs, with a 40% rise in the average freight rate per TEU.
Highlights
- Total Revenues: $1.93 billion (a 48% year-over-year increase from $1.31 billion in Q2 2023)
- Net Income: $373 million (up from a loss of $213 million in Q2 2023)
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): $3.08 per share (up from a loss of $1.79 per share in Q2 2023)
- Adjusted EBITDA: $766 million (up 179% year-over-year)
- Carried Volume: 952 thousand TEUs (up 11% year-over-year)
- Average Freight Rate per TEU: $1,674 (a 40% year-over-year increase)
- Net Debt: $3.25 billion (up from $2.31 billion as of December 31, 2023)
- Updated Full-Year 2024 Guidance: Adjusted EBITDA of $2.6 billion to $3 billion, and Adjusted EBIT of $1.45 billion to $1.85 billion
The company raised its full-year 2024 guidance, now expecting adjusted EBITDA between $2.6 billion and $3 billion, and adjusted EBIT between $1.45 billion and $1.85 billion. This improvement reflects the company's strategic focus on increasing spot market exposure and capitalizing on favorable demand trends, particularly in the Transpacific trade. ZIM also declared a dividend of $0.93 per share, amounting to $112 million, representing 30% of second-quarter net income.
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Open account Try demo Download mobile app Download mobile appZIM has made significant strides in upscaling its capacity and enhancing its cost structure, positioning itself for continued growth. With ongoing fleet modernization, including the delivery of fuel-efficient LNG-powered containerships, ZIM expects to achieve double-digit volume growth in 2024. Despite market challenges, the company remains confident in its ability to drive profitable growth in the upcoming quarters.
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