The earnings call reflects a mixed performance with several challenges such as revenue decline, weak demand in key markets, and increasing cost pressures, balanced by strategic fleet modernization, geographic diversification, and revised guidance showing confidence in future performance.

Company Guidance

During ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' second quarter 2025 financial results call, the company provided updated guidance reflecting a revised full-year outlook amid market volatility. ZIM reported Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion and a net income of $24 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $472 million and an adjusted EBIT of $149 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 29%, while the adjusted EBIT margin was 9%. Total liquidity was maintained at $2.9 billion as of June 30, despite the payment of approximately $470 million in dividends. The company revised its full-year guidance, increasing the lower end of the expected adjusted EBITDA range to between $1.8 billion and $2.2 billion, and adjusted EBIT between $550 million and $950 million. ZIM's CEO, Eli Glickman, emphasized the company's strategic adjustments to its Transpacific network and expansion in Southeast Asia to address market changes, contributing to a 10% year-over-year volume growth in Latin America. Despite challenges, ZIM remains confident in its competitive position, leveraging a modern fleet and agile strategy to navigate the uncertainties in global trade.

Revenue and Net Income Performance

Generated revenue of $1.6 billion and net income of $24 million in Q2. Total liquidity maintained at $2.9 billion.

Dividend Declaration

Board declared a dividend of $0.06 per share, totaling $7 million based on Q2 results.

Guidance Revision

Revised full year guidance with adjusted EBITDA expected between $1.8 billion to $2.2 billion and adjusted EBIT between $550 million and $950 million.

Fleet Modernization

Operates a modern fleet with 123 ships and 46 newbuild vessels delivered in 2023 and 2024, enhancing cost structure and efficiency.

Geographic Diversification

10% year-over-year volume growth in Latin America. Expanded presence in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam and Thailand.

ZIM (ZIM) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

Daily Earnings Calendar >

ZIM Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 12, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.05 / -	9.34	―	―	―
Aug 20, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.81 / 0.19	3.08	-93.83% (-2.89)
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)

The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.

Beat

Missed

ZIM Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 20, 2025	$15.55	$15.33	-1.41%
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%

Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.