Hapag-Lloyd (HLAG) Stock Overview
Operates as a liner shipping company in Germany, the United States, Asia, the rest of Europe, the Pacific, the Atlantic, Africa, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €116.00 |
| 52 Week High | €171.80 |
| 52 Week Low | €108.70 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| 1 Month Change | -1.61% |
| 3 Month Change | -4.13% |
| 1 Year Change | -20.82% |
| 3 Year Change | -37.53% |
| 5 Year Change | -15.33% |
| Change since IPO | 473.97% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 30
HLAG: ZIM Deal And Slower Fleet Expansion Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their average Hapag-Lloyd price target slightly, with small cuts from banks such as Citi and Berenberg offset by a higher €149 target from an upgraded Hold rating. This reflects mixed views on the impact of slowing fleet growth and the proposed ZIM acquisition.Narrative Update • Apr 15
HLAG: ZIM Acquisition Risk And Compressed Margins Will Limit Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed Hapag-Lloyd's fair value estimate to €100 from €104.18, linking the modest shift to updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth and margins. They also highlighted recent research that points to slower fleet growth and the ZIM acquisition as key factors shaping the refreshed price views.
Narrative Update • Apr 01
HLAG: ZIM Acquisition Progress Will Support Earnings Resilience And Re Rating
The analyst fair value estimate for Hapag-Lloyd has increased from €130 to €145, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profitability and the P/E ratio, and citing factors such as slower fleet growth and the planned ZIM acquisition as key supports for the higher price target. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive tone around Hapag-Lloyd, with several bullish analysts highlighting specific catalysts that they see as supportive for the updated fair value estimate of €145.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 30
HLAG: ZIM Deal And Slower Fleet Expansion Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their average Hapag-Lloyd price target slightly, with small cuts from banks such as Citi and Berenberg offset by a higher €149 target from an upgraded Hold rating. This reflects mixed views on the impact of slowing fleet growth and the proposed ZIM acquisition.Narrative Update • Apr 15
HLAG: ZIM Acquisition Risk And Compressed Margins Will Limit Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed Hapag-Lloyd's fair value estimate to €100 from €104.18, linking the modest shift to updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth and margins. They also highlighted recent research that points to slower fleet growth and the ZIM acquisition as key factors shaping the refreshed price views.Narrative Update • Apr 01
HLAG: ZIM Acquisition Progress Will Support Earnings Resilience And Re Rating
The analyst fair value estimate for Hapag-Lloyd has increased from €130 to €145, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profitability and the P/E ratio, and citing factors such as slower fleet growth and the planned ZIM acquisition as key supports for the higher price target. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive tone around Hapag-Lloyd, with several bullish analysts highlighting specific catalysts that they see as supportive for the updated fair value estimate of €145.Narrative Update • Mar 18
HLAG: ZIM Deal Uncertainty And Slower Fleet Expansion Will Restrict Future Upside
Narrative Update: Hapag-Lloyd The analyst price target for Hapag-Lloyd moves from €100.14 to €104.18. Analysts point to slowing fleet growth and the proposed ZIM acquisition, along with its perceived execution profile, as key supports for the revised view.Narrative Update • Mar 04
HLAG: ZIM Deal Uncertainty Will Outweigh Benefits From Methanol Fleet Renewal
Analysts have lowered their Hapag-Lloyd price target by €1, reflecting slightly revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin following recent deal-related commentary and sector research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around the proposed ZIM Integrated acquisition has given investors more detail on how some bullish analysts are thinking about Hapag-Lloyd's risk and reward profile.Narrative Update • Feb 17
HLAG: Methanol-Focused Fleet Renewal Will Support Margins Despite Revenue Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Hapag-Lloyd, with recent cuts of €1 and a move from €132 to €120. This reflects more cautious expectations on revenue trends, even as updated assumptions point to a higher profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 03
HLAG: Lowered Price Outlook Will Limit Upside Despite Planned Greener Fleet Expansion
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Hapag-Lloyd to €120 from €132, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together point to a more cautious outlook for the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more measured stance on Hapag-Lloyd, with the revised €120 price target and a Hold rating signalling that analysts see a balance of upside and downside risks at current levels.Analysis Article • Jan 26
Does Hapag-Lloyd (ETR:HLAG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Jan 20
HLAG: Higher Required Returns Will Restrain Overvalued Shares Despite New Green Fleet Plans
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Hapag-Lloyd by about €3 per share, bringing it in line with a lowered Street price target of €120 and reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue trends and expected P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the updated €120 target as broadly consistent with current assumptions on discount rates and P/E levels, suggesting the stock is closer to what they see as fair value after recent model adjustments.Analysis Article • Jan 11
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:HLAG) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.3x Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:HLAG ) may be sending bullish...
Narrative Update • Jan 05
HLAG: Lowered Fair Value Will Limit Upside Despite Efficiency Investments
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hapag-Lloyd, with one recent Street target moving to €120 from €132. This reflects updated assumptions around a fair value of €65, a revised discount rate of 5.52%, adjusted revenue expectations, and a lower future P/E of 8.77x supported by higher projected profit margins of 8.43%.Narrative Update • Dec 14
HLAG: Revenue Headwinds Will Be Balanced By Margin And Brazil Terminal Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Hapag-Lloyd from EUR 140 to EUR 130, reflecting a more cautious outlook on revenue growth, partially offset by expectations for improved profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts note that the recent reduction in price targets largely reflects a recalibration of medium term expectations rather than a fundamental shift in the company’s long term earnings power.Narrative Update • Nov 30
HLAG: Rising Discount Rate Will Limit Shares As Sector Pressures Mount
Analysts have lowered their price target for Hapag-Lloyd from €132 to €120, citing slightly weaker growth forecasts and an uptick in the discount rate as key factors in the revision. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from street research reflect mixed perspectives on Hapag-Lloyd's outlook following the updated price target.Narrative Update • Nov 16
HLAG: Weaker Earnings Momentum Will Weigh On Shares Amid Ongoing Market Softness
Analysts have reduced their price target for Hapag-Lloyd, with levels now ranging from EUR 92 to EUR 132. They cite recent earnings results and updated company forecasts as key factors for the adjustment.Analysis Article • Nov 04
Is Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:HLAG) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Key Insights Hapag-Lloyd's estimated fair value is €97.77 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Hapag-Lloyd is...Narrative Update • Nov 01
HLAG: Shipping Rates And Demand Uncertainty Will Drive Shares Lower
Analysts have slightly revised their price targets downward for Hapag-Lloyd, with fair value estimates trimming from approximately €107.09 to €104.91. This adjustment is due to model updates and cautious outlooks following recent earnings.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Container Shipping Demands Will Exacerbate Margin Compression
Analysts have lowered their price targets for Hapag-Lloyd, with notable reductions including EUR 132 from EUR 170 and EUR 92 from EUR 93. These changes are due to adjustments to models following the company's second-quarter results and updated earnings expectations.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Container Shipping Demands Will Exacerbate Margin Compression
Hapag-Lloyd's analyst price target has been adjusted downward, with recent updates reflecting a modest decrease. This change is driven by analysts responding to updated financial models and ongoing sector headwinds.Analysis Article • Oct 02
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:HLAG) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:HLAG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 8.6x might make it look like a...Analysis Article • Sep 16
Does Hapag-Lloyd (ETR:HLAG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Sep 01
What Is Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:HLAG) Share Price Doing?
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:HLAG ) saw significant share price movement during recent months on the XTRA...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Container Shipping Demands Will Exacerbate Margin Compression
Despite a slight improvement in revenue growth forecasts, a modest reduction in Hapag-Lloyd’s future P/E ratio has contributed to the consensus analyst price target decreasing from €112.00 to €108.55. What's in the News Hapag-Lloyd raised its 2025 earnings guidance, now expecting Group EBIT of USD 0.25 to 1.25 billion (EUR 0.2 to 1.1 billion).Analysis Article • Aug 17
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Just Beat Revenue By 9.6%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
XTRA:HLAG 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Hapag-Lloyd's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Last...Analysis Article • Aug 12
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Hapag-Lloyd (ETR:HLAG)
XTRA:HLAG 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Hapag-Lloyd's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 20
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:HLAG)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Hapag-Lloyd is €106 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Jun 02
Hapag-Lloyd (ETR:HLAG) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 18
Earnings Miss: Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Missed EPS By 16% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Shareholders will be ecstatic, with their stake up 29% over the past week following Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft 's...
New Narrative • Nov 24
New Fleet And Gemini Network Challenge Margins But High Asia Demand Holds Promise
Elevated capital and operating expenses from ship purchases and regulatory compliance could strain cash flow and compress net margins, affecting near-term earnings.Shareholder Returns
| HLAG | DE Shipping | DE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0% | 5.2% | -0.02% |
| 1Y | -20.8% | 10.3% | 0.1% |
Return vs Industry: HLAG underperformed the German Shipping industry which returned 10.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HLAG underperformed the German Market which returned 0.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HLAG volatility | |
|---|---|
| HLAG Average Weekly Movement | 8.2% |
| Shipping Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in DE Market | 13.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in DE Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: HLAG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the German market.
Volatility Over Time: HLAG's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | 15,765 | Rolf E. Jansen | www.hapag-lloyd.com |
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a liner shipping company in Germany, the United States, Asia, the rest of Europe, the Pacific, the Atlantic, Africa, and internationally. It operates through Liner Shipping; and Terminal & Infrastructure segments. The company’s vessel and container fleets are used for transporting dry and special cargo, dangerous goods, coffee, and reefer cargo.
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Fundamentals Summary
| HLAG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €20.39b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €909.80m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €18.63b |
22.4x
P/E Ratio1.1x
P/S RatioIs HLAG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HLAG income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €18.63b |
| Cost of Revenue | €14.92b |
| Gross Profit | €3.71b |
| Other Expenses | €2.80b |
| Earnings | €909.80m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 13, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.18 |
| Gross Margin | 19.92% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.88% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 15.3% |
How did HLAG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.6%
Current Dividend Yield58%
Payout RatioDoes HLAG pay a reliable dividends?
See HLAG dividend history and benchmarks| Hapag-Lloyd dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 21 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 26 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 10 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 15 days |
Does HLAG pay a reliable dividends?
See HLAG dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 11:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 20 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Marco Limite | Barclays |
| Benjamin Thielmann | Berenberg |
| Robert Joynson | BNP Paribas |