ZIM Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2024; Raising Full Year 2024 Guidance
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM) reported strong financial results for Q2 2024 with revenues of $1.93 billion, a 48% YoY increase. The company achieved net income of $373 million, reversing a net loss of $213 million in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA rose 179% YoY to $766 million, and Adjusted EBIT was $488 million. ZIM recorded a record carried volume of 952 thousand TEUs, an 11% increase, and an average freight rate per TEU of $1,674, up 40% YoY.
The company raised its full-year 2024 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA to $2.6 billion-$3.0 billion and Adjusted EBIT to $1.45 billion-$1.85 billion. ZIM declared a dividend of $0.93 per share, totaling $112 million. CEO Eli Glickman highlighted the strategic decision to increase spot market exposure, which benefited from elevated rates. ZIM expects improved performance in H2 2024, driven by continued supply pressure from the Red Sea crisis and favorable demand trends.
Positive
- Revenues increased to $1.93 billion, a 48% YoY growth.
- Net income of $373 million, reversing a net loss of $213 million in Q2 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose by 179% YoY to $766 million.
- Adjusted EBIT was $488 million, compared to a loss of $147 million in Q2 2023.
- Carried volume reached 952 thousand TEUs, up by 11% YoY.
- Average freight rate per TEU increased by 40% YoY to $1,674.
- Raised full-year 2024 guidance: Adjusted EBITDA $2.6 billion-$3.0 billion and Adjusted EBIT $1.45 billion-$1.85 billion.
- Declared a dividend of $0.93 per share, totaling $112 million.
- Net cash generated from operating activities was $777 million, up from $347 million in Q2 2023.
Negative
- Net debt increased to $3.25 billion as of June 30, 2024, from $2.31 billion as of December 31, 2023.
- Total cash position decreased by $351 million from $2.69 billion at the end of 2023 to $2.34 billion as of June 30, 2024.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, ZIM gained 16.74%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Reported Revenues of
Achieved
Increased Full Year 2024 Guidance to Adjusted EBITDA of
Declared Dividend of

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
- Net income for the second quarter was
(compared to a net loss of$373 million in the second quarter of 2023), or diluted earnings per share of$213 million 4 (compared to diluted loss per share of$3.08 in the second quarter of 2023).$1.79 - Adjusted EBITDA1 for the second quarter was
, a year-over-year increase of$766 million 179% . - Operating income (EBIT) for the second quarter was
, compared to operating loss of$468 million in the second quarter of 2023.$168 million - Adjusted EBIT1 for the second quarter was
, compared to Adjusted EBIT loss of$488 million in the second quarter of 2023.$147 million - Total revenues for the second quarter were
, a year-over-year increase of$1,933 million 48% . - Carried volume in the second quarter was 952 thousand TEUs, a year-over-year increase of
11% . - Average freight rate per TEU in the second quarter was
, a year-over-year increase of$1,674 40% . - Net debt1 of
as of June 30, 2024, compared to$3.25 billion as of December 31, 2023; net leverage ratio1 of 2.0x at June 30, 2024, compared to 2.2x as of December 31, 2023.$2.31 billion
Eli Glickman, ZIM President & CEO, stated, "We are pleased with our strong second quarter performance, highlighted by outstanding strategic execution that led to record high carried volume, representing
Mr. Glickman added, "During the quarter, we benefitted from ZIM's strategic decision to increase the Company's spot market exposure in the Transpacific trade. This has enabled us to capture significant upside in a rate environment that has been elevated for longer than anticipated. We expect our results in the second half of 2024 to be better than in the first half of the year, driven by continued supply pressure from the Red Sea crisis, combined with current favorable demand trends. As a result, we have significantly increased our full year 2024 guidance and today forecast full year Adjusted EBITDA between
Mr. Glickman concluded, "While market fundamentals still signal supply growth significantly outpacing demand, we are confident that we have built a resilient business with a transformed fleet. By year's end, our ongoing newbuild program will be complete, as we receive delivery of the remaining eight out of 46 modern, fuel-efficient containerships that we secured, including 28 LNG-powered vessels. We are on track to achieve our double-digit volume growth target in 2024 and well positioned to drive profitable growth ahead."
Summary of Key Financial and Operational Results
Q2-24 | Q2-23 | H1-24 | H1-23 | |
Carried volume (K-TEUs)................................ | 952 | 860 | 1,799 | 1,629 |
Average freight rate ($/TEU)........................... | 1,674 | 1,193 | 1,569 | 1,286 |
Total revenues ($ in millions)........................... | 1,933 | 1,310 | 3,495 | 2,684 |
Operating income (loss) (EBIT) ($ in millions). | 468 | (168) | 635 | (182) |
Profit (loss) before income tax ($ in millions).. | 375 | (272) | 471 | (337) |
Net income (loss) ($ in millions)...................... | 373 | (213) | 465 | (271) |
Adjusted EBITDA1 ($ in millions)..................... | 766 | 275 | 1,193 | 648 |
Adjusted EBIT1 ($ in millions).......................... | 488 | (147) | 655 | (160) |
Net income (loss) margin (%).......................... | 19 | (16) | 13 | (10) |
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%).......................... | 40 | 21 | 34 | 24 |
Adjusted EBIT margin (%)............................... | 25 | (11) | 19 | (6) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share ($)............... | 3.08 | (1.79) | 3.83 | (2.29) |
Net cash generated from operating activities | 777 | 347 | 1,103 | 520 |
Free cash flow1 ($ in millions)......................... | 712 | 321 | 1,015 | 463 |
JUN-30-24 | DEC-31-23 | |||
Net debt1 ($ in millions)................................... | 3,245 | 2,309 |
Financial and Operating Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024
Total revenues were
ZIM carried 952 thousand TEUs in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 860 thousand TEUs in the second quarter of 2023. The average freight rate per TEU was
Operating income (EBIT) for the second quarter of 2024 was
Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was
Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2024 was
Net cash generated from operating activities was
Financial and Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Total revenues were
ZIM carried 1,799 thousand TEUs in the first half of 2024, compared to 1,629 thousand TEUs in the first half of 2023. The average freight rate per TEU was
Operating income (EBIT) for the first half of 2024 was
Net income for the first half of 2024 was
Adjusted EBITDA was
Net cash generated from operating activities was
Liquidity, Cash Flows and Capital Allocation
ZIM's total cash position (which includes cash and cash equivalents and investments in bank deposits and other investment instruments) decreased by
Second Quarter 2024 Dividend
In accordance with the Company's dividend policy, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of approximately
All future dividends are subject to the discretion of Company's Board of Directors and to the restrictions provided by Israeli law.
Use of Non-IFRS Measures in the Company's 2024 Guidance
A reconciliation of the Company's non-IFRS financial measures included in its full-year 2024 guidance to corresponding IFRS measures is not available on a forward-looking basis. In particular, the Company has not reconciled its Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT because the various reconciling items between such non-IFRS financial measures and the corresponding IFRS measures cannot be determined without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, the future costs and expenses for which the Company adjusts, the effect of which may be significant, and all of which are difficult to predict and are subject to frequent change.
Updated Full-Year 2024 Guidance
The Company increased its guidance for the full year of 2024 and now expects to generate Adjusted EBITDA between
Conference Call Details
Management will host a conference call and webcast (along with a slide presentation) to review the results and provide a corporate update today at 8:00 AM ET.
To access the live conference call by telephone, please dial the following numbers:
About ZIM
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Forward-Looking Statements
The following information contains, or may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements (as defined in the
Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform its prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as otherwise required by law.
The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company presents non-IFRS measures as additional performance measures as the Company believes that it enables the comparison of operating performance between periods on a consistent basis. These measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for operating income, any other performance measures, or cash flow data, which were prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as measures of profitability or liquidity. Please note that Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account debt service requirements or other commitments, including capital expenditures, and therefore, does not necessarily indicate the amounts that may be available for the Company's use. In addition, the non-IFRS financial measures presented by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way these measures are calculated.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization in order to reach EBITDA, and further adjusted, as applicable, to exclude impairment of assets, non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.
Adjusted EBIT is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net and income taxes, in order to reach our results from operating activities, or EBIT, and further adjusted, as applicable, to exclude impairment of assets, non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net cash generated from operating activities minus capital expenditures, net.
Net debt is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as face value of short- and long-term debt, minus cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other investment instruments. We refer to this measure as net cash when cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other investment instruments exceed the face value of short- and long-term debt.
Net leverage ratio is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net debt (see above) divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve-month period. When our net debt is less than zero, we report the net leverage ratio as zero.
See the reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA and net cash generated from operating activities to free cash flow in the tables provided below.
Investor Relations:
Elana Holzman
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2300
holzman.elana@zim.com
Leon Berman
The IGB Group
212-477-8438
lberman@igbir.com
Media:
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2520
shats.avner@zim.com
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited) | ||||
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June 30 | December 31 | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||
Assets | ||||
Vessels | 4,917.2 | 5,005.4 | 3,758.9 | |
Containers and handling equipment | 906.7 | 1,209.8 | 792.9 | |
Other tangible assets | 91.8 | 124.3 | 85.2 | |
Intangible assets | 105.7 | 98.1 | 102.0 | |
Investments in associates | 28.4 | 29.3 | 26.4 | |
Other investments | 772.0 | 1,354.2 | 908.7 | |
Other receivables | 76.6 | 111.6 | 97.9 | |
Deferred tax assets | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | |
Total non-current assets | 6,900.9 | 7,935.2 | 5,774.6 | |
Inventories | 187.7 | 174.1 | 179.3 | |
Trade and other receivables | 1,030.9 | 671.0 | 596.5 | |
Other investments | 699.1 | 863.0 | 874.1 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 889.8 | 1,040.3 | 921.5 | |
Total current assets | 2,807.5 | 2,748.4 | 2,571.4 | |
Total assets | 9,708.4 | 10,683.6 | 8,346.0 | |
Equity | ||||
Share capital and reserves | 2,016.7 | 1,994.8 | 2,017.5 | |
Retained earnings | 872.4 | 2,858.3 | 437.2 | |
Equity attributable to owners of the Company | 2,889.1 | 4,853.1 | 2,454.7 | |
Non-controlling interests | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.3 | |
Total equity | 2,891.5 | 4,855.1 | 2,458.0 | |
Liabilities | ||||
Lease liabilities | 4,000.1 | 3,230.4 | 3,244.1 | |
Loans and other liabilities | 65.2 | 83.0 | 73.6 | |
Employee benefits | 42.5 | 42.4 | 46.1 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 5.7 | 79.0 | 6.1 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 4,113.5 | 3,434.8 | 3,369.9 | |
Trade and other payables | 610.3 | 561.8 | 566.4 | |
Provisions | 87.9 | 53.4 | 60.7 | |
Contract liabilities | 475.1 | 208.4 | 198.1 | |
Lease liabilities | 1,481.9 | 1,522.1 | 1,644.7 | |
Loans and other liabilities | 48.2 | 48.0 | 48.2 | |
Total current liabilities | 2,703.4 | 2,393.7 | 2,518.1 | |
Total liabilities | 6,816.9 | 5,828.5 | 5,888.0 | |
Total equity and liabilities | 9,708.4 | 10,683.6 | 8,346.0 | |
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited) | |||||
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
Income from voyages and related services | 3,494.6 | 2,683.9 | 1,932.6 | 1,309.6 | 5,162.2 |
Cost of voyages and related services | |||||
Operating expenses and cost of services | (2,214.1) | (1,913.6) | (1,133.3) | (973.9) | (3,885.1) |
Depreciation | (532.8) | (795.4) | (275.1) | (414.9) | (1,449.8) |
Impairment of assets | (2,034.9) | ||||
Gross profit (loss) | 747.7 | (25.1) | 524.2 | (79.2) | (2,207.6) |
Other operating income | 25.6 | 1.9 | 19.6 | (8.2) | 14.4 |
Other operating expenses | (0.6) | (10.1) | (0.6) | (6.5) | (29.3) |
General and administrative expenses | (133.8) | (145.5) | (73.0) | (71.4) | (280.7) |
Share of loss of associates | (4.0) | (2.9) | (1.9) | (2.5) | (7.8) |
Results from operating activities | 634.9 | (181.7) | 468.3 | (167.8) | (2,511.0) |
Finance income | 61.2 | 82.1 | 22.5 | 37.7 | 142.2 |
Finance expenses | (224.9) | (237.2) | (115.9) | (142.0) | (446.7) |
Net finance expenses | (163.7) | (155.1) | (93.4) | (104.3) | (304.5) |
Profit (loss) before income taxes | 471.2 | (336.8) | 374.9 | (272.1) | (2,815.5) |
Income taxes | (6.3) | 66.0 | (2.1) | 59.4 | 127.6 |
Profit (loss) for the period | 464.9 | (270.8) | 372.8 | (212.7) | (2,687.9) |
Attributable to: | |||||
Owners of the Company | 461.6 | (274.6) | 371.3 | (215.1) | (2,695.6) |
Non-controlling interests | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 7.7 |
Profit (loss) for the period | 464.9 | (270.8) | 372.8 | (212.7) | (2,687.9) |
Earnings (loss) per share (US$) | |||||
Basic earnings (loss) per 1 ordinary share | 3.84 | (2.29) | 3.08 | (1.79) | (22.42) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per 1 ordinary share | 3.83 | (2.29) | 3.08 | (1.79) | (22.42) |
Weighted average number of shares | |||||
Basic | 120,324,186 | 120,182,399 | 120,341,086 | 120,195,365 | 120,213,031 |
Diluted | 120,454,311 | 120,182,399 | 120,456,342 | 120,195,365 | 120,213,031 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) | |||||
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||
Profit (loss) for the period | 464.9 | (270.8) | 372.8 | (212.7) | (2,687.9) |
Adjustments for: | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 538.6 | 808.7 | 278.0 | 421.5 | 1,471.8 |
Impairment loss | 2,063.4 | ||||
Net finance expenses | 163.7 | 155.1 | 93.4 | 104.3 | 304.5 |
Share of losses and change in fair value of investees | 4.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 6.5 |
Capital loss (gain), net | (25.5) | 7.4 | (19.5) | 17.2 | (10.9) |
Income taxes | 6.3 | (66.0) | 2.1 | (59.4) | (127.6) |
Other non-cash items | 3.0 | 9.7 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 18.9 |
1,155.0 | 646.3 | 730.2 | 276.1 | 1,038.7 | |
Change in inventories | (8.4) | 16.6 | 9.6 | 15.0 | 11.4 |
Change in trade and other receivables | (447.0) | 176.9 | (210.8) | 33.7 | 242.7 |
Change in trade and other payables including contract liabilities | 331.8 | (95.9) | 198.5 | (4.2) | (95.1) |
Change in provisions and employee benefits | 27.3 | 2.9 | 24.1 | 1.5 | 15.9 |
(96.3) | 100.5 | 21.4 | 46.0 | 174.9 | |
Dividends received from associates | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.3 | |
Interest received | 39.8 | 88.0 | 17.8 | 38.5 | 133.8 |
Income taxes received (paid) | 3.2 | (316.1) | 7.4 | (15.4) | (329.7) |
Net cash generated from operating activities | 1,102.9 | 520.2 | 776.8 | 346.6 | 1,020.0 |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
Proceeds from sale of tangible assets, intangible assets | 3.2 | 17.7 | 1.7 | 5.5 | 27.4 |
Acquisition and capitalized expenditures of tangible assets, | (90.8) | (61.5) | (66.4) | (25.6) | (115.7) |
Proceeds from sale (acquisition) of investment instruments, net | 315.1 | (583.4) | 116.1 | (422.3) | (138.2) |
Loans granted to investees | (2.8) | (1.7) | (1.6) | (5.4) | |
Change in other receivables | 15.4 | (14.0) | 7.7 | (5.8) | 3.2 |
Change in other investments (mainly deposits), net | 1,982.7 | (1.1) | 581.8 | 2,005.2 | |
Net cash generated from investing activities | 240.1 | 1,339.8 | 56.4 | 133.6 | 1,776.5 |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||
Repayment of lease liabilities and borrowings | (1,117.0) | (861.4) | (480.3) | (466.4) | (1,713.1) |
Change in short term loans | (21.0) | (21.0) | |||
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests | (3.7) | (7.5) | (3.3) | (0.6) | (8.9) |
Dividend paid to owners of the Company | (27.7) | (769.2) | (27.7) | (769.2) | (769.2) |
Interest paid | (221.6) | (182.7) | (117.9) | (95.9) | (380.7) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (1,370.0) | (1,841.8) | (629.2) | (1,332.1) | (2,892.9) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (27.0) | 18.2 | 204.0 | (851.9) | (96.4) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 921.5 | 1,022.1 | 687.9 | 1,892.6 | 1,022.1 |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held | (4.7) | 0.0 | (2.1) | (0.4) | (4.2) |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 889.8 | 1,040.3 | 889.8 | 1,040.3 | 921.5 |
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBIT* | |||||||
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Net income (loss) | 465 | (271) | 373 | (213) | |||
Financial expenses, net | 164 | 155 | 93 | 104 | |||
Income taxes | 6 | (66) | 2 | (59) | |||
Operating income (EBIT) | 635 | (182) | 468 | (168) | |||
Non-cash charter hire expenses | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary course of business | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |||
Expenses related to legal contingencies | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |||
Adjusted EBIT | 655 | (160) | 488 | (147) | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 19 % | (6) % | 25 % | (11) % | |||
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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA* | |||||||
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Net income (loss) | 465 | (271) | 373 | (213) | |||
Financial expenses, net | 164 | 155 | 93 | 104 | |||
Income taxes | 6 | (66) | 2 | (59) | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 539 | 809 | 278 | 422 | |||
EBITDA | 1,173 | 627 | 746 | 254 | |||
Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary course of business | 0 | 21 | 0 | 21 | |||
Expenses related to legal contingencies | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,193 | 648 | 766 | 275 | |||
Net income (loss) margin | 13 % | (10) % | 19 % | (16) % | |||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 34 % | 24 % | 40 % | 21 % | |||
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RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW | |||||||
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Net cash generated from operating activities | 1,103 | 520 | 777 | 347 | |||
Capital expenditures, net | (88) | (57) | (65) | (26) | |||
Free cash flow | 1,015 | 463 | 712 | 321 | |||
- See disclosure regarding "Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures."
- Operating income (EBIT) for the second quarter was
. A reconciliation to Adjusted EBIT is provided in the tables below.$468 million - The Company does not provide IFRS guidance because it cannot be determined without unreasonable effort. See disclosure regarding "Use of Non-IFRS Measures in the Company's 2024 Guidance."
- The number of shares used to calculate the diluted earnings per share is 120,456,342. The number of outstanding shares as of June 30, 2024 was 120,354,980.
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