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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary20 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q2 2025 revenue was $1.64 billion, down 15% year-over-year, mainly due to lower freight rates and carried volume.

  • Net income for Q2 2025 was $24 million, a sharp decline from $373 million in Q2 2024, reflecting market volatility and tariff disruptions.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $472 million (29% margin), and adjusted EBIT was $149 million (9% margin), both down significantly year-over-year.

  • Dividend of $0.06 per share ($7 million) declared, representing 30% of Q2 net income, in line with policy.

  • Strategic focus on modernizing fleet and cost structure to mitigate downside amid high market volatility.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 net income margin was 1%, down from 19% in Q2 2024.

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q2 2025 was 29% (vs. 40% in Q2 2024); Adjusted EBIT margin was 9% (vs. 25%).

  • Free cash flow for Q2 2025 was $426 million, compared to $712 million in Q2 2024.

  • Net cash from operating activities in Q2 2025 was $441 million, down from $777 million in Q2 2024.

  • Total liquidity at June 30, 2025, was $2.87 billion.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2025 guidance raised: Adjusted EBITDA expected between $1.8–2.2 billion; Adjusted EBIT between $550–950 million.

  • Second half of 2025 expected to lag the first half, with flat volume year-over-year and lower average freight rates.

  • Updated outlook assumes flat operated capacity, single-digit volume growth, and lower YoY bunker costs.

  • No strong peak season anticipated; continued pressure on freight rates expected.

  • Management emphasizes focus on operational excellence, cost structure, and fleet agility amid market volatility.

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is a global container liner shipping company that provides maritime transportation services. It operates a network of shipping routes and logistics solutions for international trade across major global markets. The company is headquartered in Haifa, Israel, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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