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A.P. Moller–Maersk upgraded its earnings guidance for this year to between $8-10 billion from $4.5-7 billion
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The forecast hike is based on strong demand and high rates
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Volume growth forecast for full year 2026 is now 4%
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Maersk will second quarter interim financial results on August 13
A.P. Moller–Maersk has upgraded its earnings guidance for this year to between $8-10 billion from $4.5-7 billion given strong demand in the cargo market and high rates.
At the same time, the company’s growth outlook for the global container market volume has been set at the higher end of 4% from the previous 2-4% for the full year 2026.
“Continued strong demand in the container market, particularly in the Far East, and a recent sustained increase in spot market rates means that A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S (Maersk) upgrades its guidance for full year 2026,” the Danish shipping and logistics company said in a statement.
The $8-10 billion forecast is the underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). For EBIT, expectation has been increased to $2-4 billion from a negative $1.5-1 billion.
Free cash flow is now seen at $-1.5 billion, halved from $-3 billion.
Maersk said it will publish its second quarter interim financial results on August 13.
In the first quarter, Maersk reported an operating income of $340 million, supported by strong volume growth across its ocean, logistics & services, and terminals businesses despite continued pressure on freight rates and global market volatility.
READ: Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb
