ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at Fearnley Fonds

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) was upgraded by investment analysts at Fearnley Fonds from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research firms also recently commented on ZIM. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services from $9.70 to $8.70 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 1st. Citigroup raised shares of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, November 28th. Finally, UBS Group set a $9.70 price objective on shares of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in a research report on Monday, November 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $15.13.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Trading Up 4.1%

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock opened at $29.00 on Wednesday. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a one year low of $11.03 and a one year high of $29.97. The business’s fifty day moving average is $21.72 and its 200 day moving average is $17.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 1.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.49 billion, a PE ratio of 3.48 and a beta of 1.70.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The company reported $1.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.67 by ($0.65). ZIM Integrated Shipping Services had a net margin of 13.22% and a return on equity of 25.18%. The company had revenue of $1.78 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.74 billion. On average, sell-side analysts predict that ZIM Integrated Shipping Services will post 16.75 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new stake in ZIM Integrated Shipping Services during the fourth quarter valued at $3,732,000. Sphera Funds Management LTD. bought a new stake in shares of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the 4th quarter worth about $2,887,000. Jain Global LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $437,000. Kovack Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the fourth quarter worth about $747,000. Finally, Soviero Asset Management LP bought a new stake in ZIM Integrated Shipping Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $3,928,000. 21.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key ZIM Integrated Shipping Services News

Here are the key news stories impacting ZIM Integrated Shipping Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hapag‑Lloyd agreed to an all‑cash acquisition of ZIM at roughly $35/share (≈$4.2B), a ~58% premium to pre‑announcement levels — a clear, immediate cash exit for shareholders. Hapag-Lloyd Agrees $4.2 Billion Zim Deal at 58% Premium
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: shares surged to multi‑year highs on heavy volume as investors priced the takeover premium and rotated from operating exposure into a near‑certain cash outcome. ZIM (ZIM) Surges 25.5%
• Positive Sentiment: The companies designed a spin‑off (“New ZIM”) to be sold to Israeli PE (FIMI) that will hold 16 domestic vessels — a step intended to satisfy Israel’s Golden Share / national‑security concerns and lower the regulatory veto risk. Shipping Shock: ZIM Shareholders Secure Massive Cash Exit
• Neutral Sentiment: Merger‑arbitrage opportunity: the stock still trades below the $35 offer (creating a spread) — that gap compensates investors for time and closing risk but presents a possible carry trade for patient arbitrageurs. Shipping Shock: ZIM Shareholders Secure Massive Cash Exit
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory, political and timing risk remain: the deal must clear Israeli national‑security review (and other approvals) and is not expected to close until late 2026 — the market is discounting that execution risk. Hapag-Lloyd acquires ZIM for $4bn
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying business risks remain (cyclical freight markets and recent earnings misses); the buyer is pricing strategic asset value and a strong balance sheet rather than near‑term revenue growth, so operational shocks could still sway outcomes. ZIM Integrated Shipping Gets A Huge Buyout Offer

About ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) is a global container shipping company specializing in the transportation of dry cargo, refrigerated goods and special project cargo. The company operates a modern fleet of container vessels that call at major ports worldwide, offering scheduled liner services and tailored logistics solutions to exporters, importers and freight forwarders.

Founded in 1945 in Haifa, Israel, ZIM has grown from a regional carrier into a worldwide operator through a series of strategic partnerships, fleet expansions and network enhancements.