A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S

CPSE:MAERSK B Stock Report

Market Cap: DKK 241.3b

A.P. Møller - Mærsk Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

A.P. Møller - Mærsk's earnings are forecast to decline at 20% per annum while its annual revenue is expected to grow at 1% per year. EPS is expected to decline by 40.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -0.6% in 3 years.

Key information

-20.0%

Earnings growth rate

-40.59%

EPS growth rate

Shipping earnings growth0.8%
Revenue growth rate1.0%
Future return on equity-0.60%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated18 Jul 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article • Feb 09

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Shareholders might have noticed that A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S ( CPH:MAERSK B ) filed its yearly result this time last...

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jul 15

MAERSK B: Resumed Suez Route And Capacity Rebound Will Likely Pressure Future Earnings

A.P. Møller - Mærsk’s updated analyst price target framework, which lifts fair value from DKK 8,082.84 to DKK 9,206.76, reflects analysts’ revised freight and capacity assumptions, a slightly lower discount rate, improved margin expectations, and a reset future P/E multiple in line with the recent series of target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on A.P. Møller - Mærsk highlights a split view, with several large firms adjusting price targets and ratings while stressing that execution and freight cycle risk remain important watchpoints for investors.
Narrative Update • Jul 01

MAERSK B: Elevated Freight Rates And Buyback Program Are Expected To Drive Upside

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk from DKK 18,468.58 to DKK 19,303.90. This reflects updated assumptions on margins, growth, and valuation multiples that are broadly consistent with recent upward revisions to Street price targets into the DKK 10,000 to DKK 17,078 range.
Narrative Update • Jun 17

MAERSK B: Elevated Earnings Assumptions Will Pressure Future Share Price

The analyst fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk has shifted from DKK 13,349 to DKK 13,600. Recent price target increases toward DKK 8,900 to DKK 16,444, along with a move from Sell to Hold, have led analysts to adjust assumptions around revenue growth, margins and future P/E.
Narrative Update • Jun 03

MAERSK B: Red Sea Disruption And Buyback Plan Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted the updated fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk from DKK 15,882 to DKK 18,469, reflecting higher assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, along with a lower future P/E in line with a series of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of higher price targets and a key rating upgrade on A.P. Møller - Mærsk, which together signal a more constructive stance from several large firms.
Narrative Update • May 04

MAERSK B: Prolonged Red Sea Disruption Will Likely Restrain Earnings Despite Mixed Rating Shifts

Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk up by DKK 33 to DKK 8,083. The change reflects recent price target increases and EBITDA upgrades across several firms, even as views on the stock remain mixed.
Narrative Update • Apr 20

MAERSK B: Prolonged Red Sea Disruption Will Pressure Margins Despite Mixed Rating Changes

Analyst price targets for A.P. Møller - Mærsk have been revised higher, with recent DKK target moves such as DKK 8,700 and DKK 16,600 prompting a modest reduction in fair value to DKK 8,049.84 as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates, softer revenue growth, a much lower profit margin, and a very large forward P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent research on A.P. Møller - Mærsk shows a divided view, with some firms lifting price targets while others cut targets or downgraded the shares.
Narrative Update • Apr 05

MAERSK B: Prolonged Freight Weakness And Muted Transport Cycle Will Pressure Earnings

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk to DKK 13,349 from DKK 12,240, citing adjusted revenue growth assumptions, higher profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E of about 31x that reflects the mix of recent target hikes and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on A.P. Møller-Mærsk reflects a split view, with some analysts lifting targets and ratings while others stay cautious or move to more conservative stances.
Narrative Update • Mar 22

MAERSK B: Prolonged Red Sea Disruption Will Continue To Pressure Freight Earnings

The updated analyst price target for A.P. Møller - Mærsk has inched higher to DKK 8,180.77 from DKK 8,146.12. This reflects analysts' mixed revisions to EBITDA expectations and P/E assumptions as they weigh the impact of prolonged Red Sea disruptions, alongside recent upgrades and downgrades across the Street.
Narrative Update • Mar 08

MAERSK B: Muted Transport Cycle And Red Sea Disruption Will Restrain Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk higher to DKK 8,146 from DKK 7,979. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rates, long term revenue trends, profit margins and a higher future P/E, alongside mixed but generally more constructive price target moves such as Barclays lifting its target to DKK 16,600 and Wolfe Research to DKK 12,100.
Narrative Update • Feb 22

MAERSK B: Prolonged Freight Weakness Will Continue To Pressure Future Earnings

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk higher from DKK 11,589 to DKK 12,240. This reflects updated views on revenue trajectories, profitability, and future P/E assumptions in light of mixed recent price target changes across the Street.
Analysis Article • Feb 09

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Shareholders might have noticed that A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S ( CPH:MAERSK B ) filed its yearly result this time last...
Narrative Update • Feb 08

MAERSK B: Margin Pressure And Transport Cycle Weakness Will Cap Share Upside

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk from DKK 8,478.71 to about DKK 7,978.98. This reflects a mix of recent target cuts and upgrades as they factor in softer margins, a slightly smaller expected revenue decline, a higher discount rate, and a very high future P/E assumption from recent research.
Narrative Update • Jan 25

MAERSK B: Prolonged Transport Weakness Will Outweigh Profit Margins Going Forward

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for A.P. Møller - Mærsk from DKK 11,991.74 to DKK 11,589.21, reflecting more cautious price targets after several recent downgrades and mixed target revisions across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on A.P. Møller - Mærsk points to a split view, with some analysts trimming targets and ratings while others still see room for value at different price levels.
Narrative Update • Jan 10

MAERSK B: Freight Cycle Uncertainty Will Meet Mixed Margin And Earnings Outlook

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for A.P. Møller Mærsk from DKK 15,558 to about DKK 15,882, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples in light of recent target moves, which range from DKK 8,600 to DKK 14,352 across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on A.P. Møller Mærsk shows a wide spread in target prices, with several bullish analysts focusing on potential upside scenarios while others remain cautious.
Narrative Update • Dec 26

MAERSK B: Freight Cycle Uncertainty Will Meet Improving Margin And Cash Flow Outlook

The analyst price target for A.P. Møller, Mærsk has been modestly revised higher, supported by analysts highlighting improving revenue growth and profit margin expectations despite mixed target moves between roughly DKK 8,800 and DKK 14,352. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on A.P. Møller, Mærsk reflects a widening dispersion in valuation views, with downside risk flagged by JPMorgan at DKK 8,800 while more constructive forecasts extend up to DKK 14,352.
Narrative Update • Dec 12

MAERSK B Will Face Mixed Freight Cycle Views Amid Margin Confidence

The analyst price target for A.P. Møller - Mærsk has been nudged higher to approximately DKK 15,500 from about DKK 15,300, as analysts factor in a less severe revenue decline, improved profit margin expectations, and a more reasonable forward earnings multiple, despite mixed rating actions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary highlights a divided view on A.P. Møller - Mærsk, with some major firms remaining cautious on cyclical and competitive risks while others are becoming incrementally more constructive as earnings visibility improves.
Narrative Update • Nov 20

MAERSK B: Profit Margins Will Offset Volatile Shipping Demand Ahead

The analyst price target for A.P. Møller Mærsk has increased slightly from DKK 11,925 to DKK 11,992, as analysts point to improved profit margin expectations and moderating revenue decline in their revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from major financial institutions and analysts provide a nuanced outlook for A.P. Møller Mærsk, reflecting both optimism around certain operational strengths and caution regarding ongoing challenges.
Analysis Article • Nov 09

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S Just Beat EPS By 22%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S ( CPH:MAERSK B ) just released its latest third-quarter results and things are looking bullish...
Narrative Update • Nov 06

MAERSK B: Downside Risk Will Intensify Amid Global Freight Market Pressure

The analyst price target for A.P. Møller Mærsk has been modestly increased to DKK 11,925 from DKK 11,802, as analysts adjust forecasts in response to updated projections for revenue decline and shifting market expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect diverging views on A.P. Møller Mærsk's prospects amid evolving market conditions.
Narrative Update • Aug 31

China's Export Share Decline Will Drag Down Shipping Volumes

A.P. Møller - Mærsk’s consensus price target was modestly lowered to DKK11,762 as analysts remain cautious due to persistent container shipping demand softness, ongoing supply/demand imbalances, and constrained pricing power, despite some resilience in logistics and improving spot rates. Analyst Commentary Mixed outlook on global shipping rates, with weak performance in February and March offset by strength in June, leading to selective upward price target adjustments focused on Q3 recovery.
Narrative Update • Aug 17

Gemini Network Investments Will Pressure Financials Amid Freight Rate Volatility

Amid ongoing sector volatility and divided analyst sentiment—balancing improved booking activity and freight rates against muted demand and persistent macro headwinds—the consensus analyst price target for A.P. Møller - Mærsk has been raised from DKK11064 to DKK11768. Analyst Commentary Mixed revisions reflect ongoing market uncertainty and sector volatility, with both price target raises and cuts occurring among major brokerages.
Analysis Article • Aug 05

A.P. Møller - Mærsk (CPH:MAERSK B) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

CPSE:MAERSK B 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore A.P. Møller - Mærsk's Fair Values from the Community and select...
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New Narrative • Feb 26

Introduction Of Gemini Network Will Compress Net Margins

Integration costs from the Gemini network and Hapag-Lloyd merger may impact short-term cost structures and compress margins.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

CPSE:MAERSK B - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202854,733483-2,5795,44515
12/31/202753,146-113-3,1405,61917
12/31/202655,9932,561-2,0698,46117
3/31/202653,6371,6163,6278,034N/A
12/31/202553,9882,7254,9629,761N/A
9/30/202555,2514,8806,12811,658N/A
6/30/202556,8076,8828,04513,312N/A
3/31/202556,4487,0948,18613,079N/A
12/31/202455,4826,1097,20711,408N/A
9/30/202452,6293,5883,3577,159N/A
6/30/202448,9961,0605924,272N/A
3/31/202449,2131,7151,8905,404N/A
12/31/202351,0653,8225,9979,643N/A
9/30/202357,1449,20814,38717,677N/A
6/30/202367,78217,56622,35925,736N/A
3/31/202376,44424,70627,94231,589N/A
12/31/202281,52929,19830,31334,476N/A
9/30/202282,21530,34229,30334,156N/A
6/30/202276,06026,90126,72731,284N/A
3/31/202268,64022,02122,80926,810N/A
12/31/202161,78717,94219,04622,022N/A
9/30/202154,53613,14714,95016,711N/A
6/30/202147,8418,63610,88412,315N/A
3/31/202142,6085,3508,70410,045N/A
12/31/202039,7402,8506,5067,828N/A
9/30/202038,1531,4795,3736,794N/A
6/30/202038,2911,0584,8666,350N/A
3/31/202038,9217733,6675,234N/A
12/31/201938,890469N/A5,547N/A
9/30/201939,460471N/A6,777N/A
6/30/201939,558-221N/A6,219N/A
3/31/201939,508-486N/A5,981N/A
12/31/201839,280-630N/A7,195N/A
9/30/201837,482-540N/A6,495N/A
6/30/201835,043-482N/A6,214N/A
3/31/201833,156-354N/A6,845N/A
12/31/201730,945-235N/A4,364N/A
9/30/201729,279-484N/A3,413N/A
6/30/201728,638-395N/A1,983N/A
3/31/201725,828-854N/A1,779N/A
12/31/201627,266-511N/A1,767N/A
9/30/201629,617-2,854N/A2,701N/A
6/30/201632,654-2,060N/A5,432N/A
3/31/201638,300-537N/A6,269N/A
12/31/201540,308791N/A7,969N/A
9/30/201542,8983,513N/A8,337N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: MAERSK B's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-20% per year).

Earnings vs Market: MAERSK B's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-20% per year).

High Growth Earnings: MAERSK B's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: MAERSK B's revenue (1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Danish market (3.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: MAERSK B's revenue (1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: MAERSK B is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/20 19:18
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/20 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Management10 years
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Analyst Sources

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S is covered by 34 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullABG Sundal Collier
Marco LimiteBarclays
William Fitzalan HowardBerenberg