ZIM's earnings call presented a strong financial and operational performance in Q1 2025, with significant volume growth and profitability. However, challenges remain due to geopolitical uncertainties impacting the Transpacific trade and potential costs associated with new US port fees. The company has demonstrated agility in its operations and strategic fleet management.

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Q1 2025

During ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' first quarter 2025 financial results conference call, the company provided guidance for the year, maintaining its full-year expectations despite market uncertainties. ZIM anticipates adjusted EBITDA between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion and adjusted EBIT ranging from $350 million to $950 million, with stronger performance expected in the first half of the year. The company reported Q1 revenue of $2 billion, a 28% increase year-over-year, and net income of $296 million, up 222% from the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA was $779 million with a 39% margin, and adjusted EBIT was $463 million with a 23% margin. The call highlighted ZIM's strategic fleet management and commercial agility, with plans to continue adapting to dynamic market conditions and leveraging its updated fleet for enhanced cost efficiency and competitive positioning.

Strong Financial Performance

ZIM reported a revenue of $2 billion and net income of $296 million in Q1 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 28% and 222%, respectively. The adjusted EBITDA was $779 million with a margin of 39%.

Volume Growth

ZIM achieved a 12% year-over-year increase in carried volumes, well ahead of the market growth of 4.5%.

Dividend Announcement

The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.74 per share, totaling $89 million, based on Q1 results.

Fleet Transformation

ZIM completed its fleet transformation with 46 newbuilds, enhancing their cost structure and flexibility. The company operates 126 container ships with a total capacity of approximately 774,000 TEUs.

ESG Achievements

ZIM reduced its carbon intensity by 16% in 2024 compared to 2023, surpassing its 2025 target of a 30% reduction versus the 2021 baseline, reaching a 35% decrease.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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ZIM Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 13, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.22 / -	3.08	―	―	―
May 19, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.87 / 2.45	0.75	226.67% (+1.70)
Mar 12, 2025	2024 (Q4)	3.49 / 4.66	-1.23	478.86% (+5.89)
Nov 20, 2024	2024 (Q3)	6.95 / 9.34	-18.9	149.42% (+28.24)
Aug 19, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.92 / 3.08	-1.79	272.07% (+4.87)
May 21, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.98 / 0.75	-0.5	250.00% (+1.25)
Mar 13, 2024	2023 (Q4)	-1.53 / -1.23	3.44	-135.76% (-4.67)
Nov 15, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-1.73 / -18.90	9.66	-295.65% (-28.56)
Aug 16, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-0.92 / -1.79	11.07	-116.17% (-12.86)
May 22, 2023	2023 (Q1)	-0.22 / -0.50	14.19	-103.52% (-14.69)

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ZIM Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 19, 2025	$17.55	$18.55	+5.70%
Mar 12, 2025	$15.99	$15.26	-4.57%
Nov 20, 2024	$17.59	$17.74	+0.85%
Aug 19, 2024	$11.91	$13.91	+16.79%

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