Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2026 earnings released: €1.25 loss per share (vs €2.51 profit in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: €1.25 loss per share (down from €2.51 profit in 1Q 2025). Revenue: €4.20b (down 17% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: €220.3m (down 150% from profit in 1Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.6% growth forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 76 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • May 14
Upcoming dividend of €3.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 May 2026. Payment date: 26 May 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 58% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.0%). Tillkännagivande • Apr 01
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026, at 10:30 W. Europe Standard Time. Tillkännagivande • Mar 31
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft announces Annual dividend, payable on May 26, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft announced Annual dividend of EUR 3.0000 per share payable on May 26, 2026, ex-date on May 21, 2026 and record date on May 22, 2026. New Risk • Mar 27
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 93% Cash payout ratio: 133% Dividend yield: 7.2% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 93% Cash payout ratio: 133% Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.9% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Mar 27
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: €5.18 (vs €13.57 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: €5.18 (down from €13.57 in FY 2024). Revenue: €18.6b (down 2.5% from FY 2024). Net income: €909.8m (down 62% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 4.9% (down from 13% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years, in line with the revenue forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 65 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 17
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 34% to €154. The fair value is estimated to be €128, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 23% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 89%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to decline by 1.4% per annum. Earnings are forecast to grow by 1.0% per annum over the same time period. Tillkännagivande • Feb 28
Hapag-Lloyd Announces Board Changes Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft announced that Due to illness, chairman Michael Behrendt, a long-term servant to German liner giant Hapag-Lloyd, is cutting back his role at the Hamburg firm. Behrendt, 74, who was Hapag-Lloyd’s CEO for 12 years through 2014, and has been chairman of the supervisory board since then, will now become an ordinary member of the board. Taking his place as chairman is a well-known name in German business circles, Karl Gernandt, whose career has seen him hold senior positions at Deutsche Bank, Holcim, Kuehne Holding and Lufthansa. Gernandt, 65, has been on the Hapag-Lloyd board since 2009. Tillkännagivande • Feb 16
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) and First Israel Mezzanine Investors Ltd. (PIMI) proposed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:ZIM) for approximately $3.5 billion. Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) and First Israel Mezzanine Investors Ltd. (PIMI) proposed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:ZIM) for approximately $3.5 billion on February 15, 2026. A cash consideration of $3.5 billion will be paid by Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft and First Israel Mezzanine Investors Ltd. As part of consideration, $3.5 billion is paid towards common equity of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. The proposed deal value is significantly exceeding ZIM's current market value by approximately $800 million. Hapag-Lloyd was declared the winner of the bid to acquire ZIM, along with the Israeli investment fund PIMI. As part of the transaction, Hapag-Lloyd acquires ZIM's international business, global trade routes and international infrastructure; PIMI retains control over ZIM's critical Israeli operations, including the fleet of 16 Israeli-flagged vessels, key shipping routes to and from Israel, and computer control systems; and The fund will also be responsible for complying with regulatory requirements of the Israeli Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Defense, such as maintaining a minimum number of vessels in ownership.
The required approvals of the transaction by the Management Board and the Supervisory Board of the Company, as well as by the competent corporate bodies of the contractual counterparties have not yet been granted. Furthermore, the consent of the State of Israel based on its special rights set forth in the articles of association of ZIM is required. The completion of the transaction would require additional regulatory approvals and the consent of the shareholders’ meeting of ZIM. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: €0.77 (vs €5.43 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: €0.77 (down from €5.43 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: €4.67b (down 11% from 3Q 2024). Net income: €134.5m (down 86% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.9% (down from 18% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to decline by 2.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Shipping industry in Europe are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 74 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: €1.47 (vs €2.44 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: €1.47 (down from €2.44 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: €4.63b (up 2.0% from 2Q 2024). Net income: €258.2m (down 40% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.6% (down from 9.5% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is expected to fall by 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 1.1% decline forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 56 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 05
Now 21% overvalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at €128. The fair value is estimated to be €106, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 23% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 73%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to decline by 2.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to decline by 17% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: €2.51 (vs €1.67 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: €2.51 (up from €1.67 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: €5.05b (up 19% from 1Q 2024). Net income: €441.7m (up 50% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 8.7% (up from 6.9% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to decline by 2.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Shipping industry in Europe are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 46 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • May 15
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 8.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 22% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.3% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 30% After last week's 30% share price gain to €165, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 39x. Average forward P/E is 9x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 42% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 25
Upcoming dividend of €8.20 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 May 2025. Payment date: 06 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 60% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.0%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (7.6%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 04
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to €122, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 27x. Average forward P/E is 4x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 40% over the past three years. Tillkännagivande • Mar 23
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft announces Annual dividend, payable on May 06, 2025 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft announced Annual dividend of EUR 8.2000 per share payable on May 06, 2025, ex-date on May 01, 2025 and record date on May 05, 2025. Declared Dividend • Mar 23
Dividend reduced to €8.20 Dividend of €8.20 is 11% lower than last year. Ex-date: 2nd May 2025 Payment date: 1st January 1970 Dividend yield will be 6.1%, which is lower than the industry average of 15%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (60% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (74% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 99% per year over the past 6 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 31% over the next 3 years. However, it would need to fall by 33% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Tillkännagivande • Mar 22
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Provides Earnings Guidance for the Financial Year 2025 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft provided earnings guidance for the financial year 2025. For the year 2025, the company expects the group EBIT to be in the range of USD 0.0 to 1.5 billion (EUR 0.0 to 1.5 billion). New Risk • Mar 21
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 8.2% Last year net profit margin: 29% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 111% Cash payout ratio: 119% Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 8.1% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.2% net profit margin). Tillkännagivande • Mar 21
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2025 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2025, at 10:30 W. Europe Standard Time. Reported Earnings • Mar 20
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: €13.57 (vs €16.70 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: €13.57 (down from €16.70 in FY 2023). Revenue: €19.1b (up 6.6% from FY 2023). Net income: €2.39b (down 19% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 13% (down from 16% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years, in line with the revenue forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 60% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 27% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 06
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 7.4% to €148. The fair value is estimated to be €123, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 12% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 43%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to decline by 0.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to decline by 16% per annum over the same time period. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 11
Now 22% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 1.9% to €155. The fair value is estimated to be €127, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 12% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 43%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to decline by 0.4% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to decline by 16% per annum over the same time period. Tillkännagivande • Jan 30
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Jan 30, 2025 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Jan 30, 2025 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 23
Now 23% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 2.2% to €157. The fair value is estimated to be €128, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 12% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 43%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to decline by 0.3% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to decline by 12% per annum over the same time period. New Risk • Nov 15
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 8.9% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 111% Cash payout ratio: 119% Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 8.9% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.3% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.2% net profit margin). Tillkännagivande • Nov 08
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) acquired Reederei Hamburger Lloyd GmbH & Co KG. Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) acquired Reederei Hamburger Lloyd GmbH & Co KG on November 7, 2024.
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) completed the acquisition of Reederei Hamburger Lloyd GmbH & Co KG on November 7, 2024. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to €140, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 21x. Average forward P/E is 5x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 20% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €175 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 06
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 9.1% to €140. The fair value is estimated to be €175, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 3.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 22%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 1.4% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 6.3% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: €2.44 (vs €5.71 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: €2.44 (down from €5.71 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: €4.54b (up 2.9% from 2Q 2023). Net income: €429.7m (down 57% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 9.5% (down from 23% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.9% growth forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Tillkännagivande • Jul 11
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Raises Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2024 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft raised earnings guidance for the full year 2024. For the period, the company now expects Group EBIT in the range of EUR 1.2 billion to EUR 2.2 billion (previously: EUR 0.0 to EUR 1.0 billion). In US dollars, this corresponds to an expected Group EBIT of USD 1.3 billion to USD 2.4 billion (previous: USD 0.0 to USD 1.1 billion). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 04
Now 20% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 32% to €175. The fair value is estimated to be €145, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.2% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Revenue is forecast to decline by 4.3% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to decline by 49% in the next 2 years. Reported Earnings • May 17
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: €1.68 (vs €10.75 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: €1.68 (down from €10.75 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: €4.26b (down 24% from 1Q 2023). Net income: €294.7m (down 84% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 6.9% (down from 34% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 1.3% growth forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 2% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 13
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to €163, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 58x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 81% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €151 per share. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 26
Upcoming dividend of €9.25 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 May 2024. Payment date: 06 May 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 55% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 5.4%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.9%). In line with average of industry peers (6.0%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 24
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to €169, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 59x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 65% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €155 per share. Reported Earnings • Mar 15
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: €16.70 (vs €96.87 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: €16.70 (down from €96.87 in FY 2022). Revenue: €17.9b (down 48% from FY 2022). Net income: €2.94b (down 83% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 16% (down from 49% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years, in line with the revenue forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Tillkännagivande • Feb 24
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2024 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2024. Tillkännagivande • Jan 23
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) signed an agreement to acquire Atl Haulage Contractors Limited. Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) signed an agreement to acquire Atl Haulage Contractors Limited on January 22, 2024. ATL will remain an independent company and brand and will continue to be run by the existing management team serving all its customers in line with their existing contractual agreements. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 28% After last week's 28% share price gain to €133, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 20x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 128% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €135 per share. Buying Opportunity • Dec 12
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 42%. The fair value is estimated to be €134, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 29% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 51%. Revenue is forecast to decline by 28% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to decline by 85% in the next 2 years. New Risk • Nov 10
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 29% Last year net profit margin: 51% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 172% Cash payout ratio: 153% Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 70% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (29% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €1.47 (vs €29.10 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: €1.47 (down from €29.10 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: €4.10b (down 58% from 3Q 2022). Net income: €257.6m (down 95% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.3% (down from 53% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is expected to fall by 8.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 4.7% decline forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 51% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 28% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Tillkännagivande • Sep 14
Hapag-Lloyd AG Appoints Dheeraj Bhatia to Its Executive Board, Effective January 1, 2024 The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has appointed Dheeraj Bhatia to the company's Executive Board effective 1 January 2024. He will also become CEO of the new Rotterdam-based Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding. Bhatia has more than 20 years of experience in the container shipping business. During this time, he has held several international management positions, including at Norasia Container Lines Limited and CSAV. In 2014, Bhatia joined Hapag-Lloyd as Managing Director and initially headed Area India. Since 2018, he has been based in Dubai and serving as Senior Managing Director of Region Middle East. At the same time, he has been a member of Hapag-Lloyd's Executive Committee. A new Terminal & Infrastructure portfolio will be established on the Executive Board. Bhatia will thus be the first indian national as well as the fifth member of the Executive Board - alongside CEO Rolf Habben Jansen, CIO/CHRO Donya-Florence Amer, CFO/CPO Mark Frese and COO Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf. Tillkännagivande • Sep 07
Hapag-Lloyd Reportedly Abandons Plans to Invest in HMM Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) has withdrawn from the bidding process to acquire a stake in South Korean rival Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), news agency dpa-AFX reported, citing a statement of Hapag-Lloyd’s CEO Rolf Habben Jansen.b. Hapag-Lloyd would have been a good partner for HMM, but the South Korean company has now decided to pursue its goals with other parties, the CEO said on September 04, 2023. According to the article, Hapag-Lloyd aimed at buying a 38.9% stake in HMM from local banks Korea Development Bank (KDB) and Korea Ocean Business Co (KOBC). Jansen did not disclose the reasons for withdrawing from the process. According to an unnamed logistics expert cited by German paper Bild, the progress of foreign buyers in the bidding rounds could lead to their insight into HMM's sensitive information. That is why the last three bidders remaining in the race are from South Korea. These include fishing company Dongwon, agri-food firm Harim and trading conglomerate LX Holdings. Reported Earnings • Aug 11
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €5.71 (vs €25.48 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: €5.71 (down from €25.48 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: €4.42b (down 51% from 2Q 2022). Net income: €1.00b (down 78% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 23% (down from 50% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is expected to fall by 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 8.0% decline forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 71% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 47% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Tillkännagivande • Aug 10
Hapag-Lloyd AG Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 Hapag-Lloyd AG reaffirmed earnings guidance for the year 2023. For the year 2023, the company expects EBIT to be in the range of USD 2.1 to USD 4.3 billion (EUR 2 to EUR 4 billion). Tillkännagivande • Aug 03
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) completed the acquisition of SAAM Ports S.A. and SAAM Logistics S.A. from Sociedad Matriz SAAM S.A. (SNSE:SMSAAM). Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) signed a binding agreement to acquire SAAM Ports S.A. and SAAM Logistics S.A. from Sociedad Matriz SAAM S.A. (SNSE:SMSAAM) for $1 billion on October 4, 2022. Post completion, a new company will operate as independent entity. The closing of the transaction is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities and to additional conditions customary for a transaction of this kind. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) acted as financial advisor to SAAM Ports S.A./SAAM Logistics S.A. SG Corporate & Investment Banking acted as fairness Opinion Provider. As of July 20, 2023, The National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) has approved the transaction. Transaction has all the ratifications by the competition authorities of the different countries involved: the United States, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay. With this, SAAM will be able to finalize the agreement to close the transaction with Hapag-Lloyd in a few weeks.
Natascha Doll, Christoph H. Seibt, Simon Schwarz-Lindenberg, Paul Tiger and David Beutel, Martin Rehberg and Olaf Ehlers of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP acted as legal advisor to Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft. Pablo Iacobelli and Marcos Ríos, of Carey y Cía. Ltda. and Jaime Herrera, Gabriel Sánchez and Jorge de los Ríos of Posse Herrera Ruiz acted as legal advisor to Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft. Greenberg Traurig, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Aguilar Castillo Love, Bustamante Fabara and Creel, García-Cuellar, Aiza y Enríquez acted as legal advisor to Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft. Juan Francisco Mendez, Borja Marcos, Benjamin Rippeon, Michael Isby and Jamin R. Koslowe of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal advisor to Sociedad Matriz SAAM S.A. (SNSE:SMSAAM). Citigroup CIB acted as financial advisor to Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG).
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (XTRA:HLAG) completed the acquisition of SAAM Ports S.A. and SAAM Logistics S.A. from Sociedad Matriz SAAM S.A. (SNSE:SMSAAM) on August 1, 2023. The transaction was approved unconditionally by the relevant antitrust authorities. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 13
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to €223, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 526% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €100 per share. Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €10.76 (vs €23.70 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: €10.76 (down from €23.70 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: €5.62b (down 30% from 1Q 2022). Net income: €1.89b (down 55% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 34% (down from 52% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is expected to fall by 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 1.4% decline forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 88% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 03
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to €266, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 9x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 78% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 27
Upcoming dividend of €63.00 per share at 21% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 May 2023. Payment date: 08 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 65% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 21%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (5.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (14%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to €349, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 18x. Average forward P/E is 9x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 392% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 03
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: €96.89 (vs €51.62 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: €96.89 (up from €51.62 in FY 2021). Revenue: €34.5b (up 55% from FY 2021). Net income: €17.0b (up 88% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 49% (up from 41% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is expected to fall by 16% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 12% decline forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 101% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 60% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to €245, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 258% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €120 per share. Tillkännagivande • Jan 31
Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Mar 02, 2023 Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Mar 02, 2023 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 17
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to €218, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 5x. Average forward P/E is 5x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 222% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €205 per share. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €29.11 (vs €16.13 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: €29.11 (up from €16.13 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: €9.74b (up 56% from 3Q 2021). Net income: €5.12b (up 81% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 53% (up from 45% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is expected to fall by 20% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 12% decline forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 110% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 35% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €29.11 (vs €16.13 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: €29.11 (up from €16.13 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: €9.74b (up 56% from 3Q 2021). Net income: €5.12b (up 81% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 53% (up from 45% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is expected to fall by 19% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 11% decline forecast for the Shipping industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 110% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 33% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 19
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to €187, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 3x. Average forward P/E is 5x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 222% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 01
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to €240, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 4x. Average forward P/E is 5x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 308% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €457 per share. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €25.48 (vs €8.64 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: €25.48 (up from €8.64 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: €8.99b (up 92% from 2Q 2021). Net income: €4.48b (up 195% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 50% (up from 32% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 9.8% compared to a 8.2% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 116% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 80% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 13
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to €297, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 4x. Average forward P/E is 5x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 558% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €399 per share. Buying Opportunity • Aug 05
Now 23% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 17%. The fair value is estimated to be €444, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 24% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 120%. Revenue is forecast to decline by 22% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to decline by 74% in the next 2 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 29
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to €337, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 5x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 897% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €445 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 11
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to €279, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 5x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 725% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €410 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 11
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to €295, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 5x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 842% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €228 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 27
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to €370, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 1,367% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €214 per share. Upcoming Dividend • May 19
Upcoming dividend of €35.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 May 2022. Payment date: 31 May 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 51% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 7.8%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (4.8%). In line with average of industry peers (8.1%). Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €23.71 (vs €6.83 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: €23.71 (up from €6.83 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: €7.98b (up 96% from 1Q 2021). Net income: €4.17b (up 247% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 52% (up from 30% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 4.3%, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 120% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 155% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 02
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 21% share price gain to €380, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 1,286% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €339 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 17
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 31% share price gain to €344, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 6x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 1,313% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €270 per share. Reported Earnings • Mar 13
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat Full year 2021 results: EPS: €51.62 (up from €5.27 in FY 2020). Revenue: €22.3b (up 74% from FY 2020). Net income: €9.07b (up €8.15b from FY 2020). Profit margin: 41% (up from 7.3% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.6%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 15%, compared to a 20% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 122% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 123% per year. Buying Opportunity • Jan 24
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 32%. The fair value is estimated to be €310, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% per annum over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 120% per annum over the last 3 years. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €16.13 (vs €1.43 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €6.24b (up 108% from 3Q 2020). Net income: €2.83b (up €2.58b from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 45% (up from 8.4% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 120% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 93% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 03
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to €216, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 5x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 606% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €148 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 30
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 19% share price decline to €189, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 6x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Shipping industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 499% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €122 per share. 
