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ZIM Stock Forecast: ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$30
−0.34% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $29 — -1.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$3.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
88 / 100
Median analyst target
$29
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$1.8B+8.9% y/y
Operating income$149.2M
Net income$64.1M
Free cash flow$383.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.6%
1M
+5.8%
YTD
+44.2%
1Y
+122.0%
From 52W high
−2.8%
From 52W low
+146.1%
$12
$31
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ZIM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Oct 2026
88 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
95
Value
93
Issuance
92
Quality
81
Accruals
80
Revisions
75
Size
28
Volatility
25
Growth
6

Momentum (95): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Growth (6): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

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Wall Street

ZIM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ZIM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25$30$35Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ZIMHigh $36Median $29Low $17

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
1 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $17Median $29High $36

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −1.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Sept 2026BarclaysUpgradeEqual-Weight$30
27 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$17 → $20
27 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
30 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
30 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$15 → $17
30 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
30 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$9.00 → $17
16 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
19 Feb 2026CitigroupUpgradeNeutral—
19 Dec 2025BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
19 Dec 2025FearnleysUpgradeHold—
8 Dec 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
1 Dec 2025JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
24 Nov 2025JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
21 Nov 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
20 Nov 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
30 Sept 2025JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
28 Aug 2025BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
22 Aug 2025JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
21 Aug 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ZIM appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ZIM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. returned +122.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ZIM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ZIMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ZIM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
25.4×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 80% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
15.4×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
8.9%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
178.5%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Gross margin
14.3%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Operating margin
8.4%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Net margin
2.2%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
3.6%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.1%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.9%

Higher than 84% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has a market value of $3.6B and an enterprise value of $7.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.4B. The latest quarter grew 8.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $139.5M, a 2.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.16.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B, after $80.8M of capital spending.

  • ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. spent $150.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 120.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 25.4×; forward P/E: 4.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.92%, paying out 109% of earnings.

  • ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. employs 4,714 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ZIM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMarine Shipping
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ZIMZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.$3.6B
88
SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp.$3.4B
98
DACDanaos Corp.$3.0B
89
HAFNHafnia Ltd.$5.1B
92
SFLSFL Corp. Ltd.$1.9B
95
CMRECostamare, Inc.$1.9B
79
MATXMatson, Inc.$6.9B
95

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest ZIM news & analysis

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Sept 2026negative

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services closed at $28.49, falling 2.42% from the previous trading session. The decline was larger than that of the general market on the same trading day.

Why it matters — This price move highlights ZIM's underperformance relative to the broader market, which is relevant for investors tracking the company's share activity.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services: Strategic Crossroads - Acquisition Or Dividend Bonanza Ahead

Seeking Alpha · 23 Sept 2026neutral

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services faces a pivotal month as the Israeli government reviews Hapag-Lloyd's $35-per-share acquisition offer. Meanwhile, ZIM benefits from LNG-powered vessels and strong Pacific/Latin America exposure, supporting robust margins amid record-high transpacific container rates, with a $2.46 billion cash balance and no traditional debt enabling significant dividends or strategic flexibility if the deal is rejected.

Why it matters — A ZIM watcher would care because the outcome of the Israeli government's review of Hapag-Lloyd's acquisition offer could determine whether the company's strong cash position is deployed toward substantial dividends or alternative strategic moves.

Why Is ZIM (ZIM) Up 11.8% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026positive

ZIM reported earnings 30 days ago, and since that report the stock has risen 11.8%. The article examines what may be next for ZIM following this earnings-driven gain.

Why it matters — ZIM investors would be interested in the stock's post-earnings performance and what it may signal about the shipping company's momentum.

Here's Why Investors Should Add ZIM Stock to Their Portfolio

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an assessment of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., noting that ZIM shares have been moving upward and evaluating the stock's current positioning to determine whether it is a good investment at this juncture.

Why it matters — The piece provides an analytical look at ZIM's market positioning and share performance, which is relevant for investors tracking the company's recent trajectory.

Why Fast-paced Mover ZIM (ZIM) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research identified ZIM (ZIM) as a stock that passed its "Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain" screen, which flags companies with strong recent momentum while still trading at reasonable prices. The article presents ZIM as a potential choice for value investors seeking such stocks.

Why it matters — The report suggests ZIM combines recent share-price momentum with valuation that some value investors may find attractive, offering an additional lens on the stock's current market positioning.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ZIM stock

What is the ZIM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $29, with estimates ranging from $17 to $36. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ZIM stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., 1 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ZIM?

As at 2 Oct 2026, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. ranks 88 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (95 of 100).

Will ZIM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies -1.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. 88 out of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ZIM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ZIM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $17 to $36 over the next 12 months.

How has ZIM stock performed over the past year?

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. returned +122.0% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. do?

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is a global container shipping company that provides seaborne transportation and logistics services for customers across international trade lanes.

What is the latest news on ZIM?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Sept 2026): "ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights". ZIM Integrated Shipping Services closed at $28.49, falling 2.42% from the previous trading session. The decline was larger than that of the general market on the same trading day.

Company

About ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is a global container shipping company that provides seaborne transportation and logistics services for customers across international trade lanes. ZIM focuses on container liner shipping and supports a range of cargo types, including dry cargo, refrigerated goods, special cargo, and out-of-gauge shipments. The company also offers related services such as door-to-door and port-to-port transport, helping connect shippers, freight forwarders, and consolidators with major ports and markets worldwide. ZIM operates across more than 90 countries and serves customers through an extensive network of ports on key global routes, with a commercial approach centered on select markets where it has competitive strengths. Headquartered in Haifa, Israel, ZIM is a significant participant in the global shipping and logistics industry.

CEO Dr. Chen Lichtenstein Ph.D. · 4,714 employees · Israel · https://www.zim.com