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Hapag-Lloyd Raises Full-Year Outlook for Third Time as Freight Rates Stay Strong
Read this in the Market Flux appHapag-Lloyd lifted its full-year earnings guidance for the third time in 2026 on November 11, citing sustained strength in freight rates and a fourth quarter developing better than expected. The German container shipping company now targets full-year EBIT of $2.0 billion to $2.4 billion, up sharply from its prior range of $1.25 billion to $1.75 billion, and raised its EBITDA guidance to between $4.0 billion and $4.4 billion in euro terms, or $4.6 billion to $5.0 billion in dollar terms, compared with the previous range of $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion.
Shares responded positively, rising 2.4% by 09:25 GMT following the announcement.
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- LiveSquawkHapag-Lloyd Further Raises Earnings Outlook For Current Financial Year - Raises Group EBIT Guidance To $2.0B-$2.4B (Previously $1.25B-$1.75B) - Raises Group EBITDA Guidance To €4.0B-€4.4B (Previously €3.4B-€3.8B) - Sees FY EBITDA: $4.6B-$5.0B
- FirstSquawkHapag-Lloyd Further Raises Earnings Outlook For Current Financial Year - Raises Group EBIT Guidance To $2.0B-$2.4B (Previously $1.25B-$1.75B) - Raises Group EBITDA Guidance To €4.0B-€4.4B (Previously €3.4B-€3.8B) - Sees FY EBITDA: $4.6B-$5.0B
- ReutersHapag-Lloyd raises outlook for third time on strong freight rates
- PiQMarketsHapag-Lloyd lifts 2026 outlook for third time on freight rates Hapag-Lloyd raised its full-year earnings outlook for the third time in 2026 on November 11, 2026, citing strength in freight rates and a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter. The German container shipping company now expects full-year earnings before interest and tax of $2.0 billion to $2.4 billion, up from $1.25 billion to $1.75 billion previously. Its stock was up 2.4% at 0925 GMT, according to the report.
- WsjHapag-Lloyd Raises Guidance Again on Strong Freight Rates