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Hapag-Lloyd further raises its earnings outlook for the current financial year

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Summary by 6ix AI

On September 28, 2026, the Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG raised its earnings outlook for financial year 2026 again. It cited continued strong market demand and the ongoing positive development of spot freight rates (current short-term shipping prices).

Key details

  • Group EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is now expected at USD 3.9 to 4.4 billion, up from the previous USD 2.7 to 3.7 billion.
  • Group EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) is now expected at USD 1.25 to 1.75 billion, up from the previous USD 0.1 to 1.1 billion.
  • In euros, the expected Group EBITDA is EUR 3.4 to 3.8 billion (previously EUR 2.3 to 3.2 billion) and Group EBIT is EUR 1.1 to 1.5 billion (previously EUR 0.1 to 1.0 billion).

What’s still pending

  • Hapag-Lloyd says the forecast is subject to a high degree of uncertainty because of volatile freight rates and persistent geopolitical challenges.

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EQS-Ad-hoc: Hapag-Lloyd AG / Key word(s): Forecast / Full year
Hapag-Lloyd further raises its earnings outlook for the current financial year

28-Sep-2026 / 19:24 CET/CEST
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Hapag-Lloyd further raises its earnings outlook for the current financial year

Due to continued strong market demand and the ongoing positive development of spot freight rates, the Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG further raises its earnings outlook for financial year 2026. Group EBITDA is now expected to be in the range of USD 3.9 to 4.4 billion (previously: USD 2.7 to 3.7 billion) and Group EBIT in the range of USD 1.25 to 1.75 billion (previously: USD 0.1 to 1.1 billion). In Euro, this corresponds to an expected Group EBITDA of EUR 3.4 to 3.8 billion (previously: EUR 2.3 to 3.2 billion) and Group EBIT of EUR 1.1 to 1.5 billion (previously: EUR 0.1 to 1.0 billion).

Against the backdrop of volatile freight rates and persistent geopolitical challenges, the forecast is subject to a high degree of uncertainty.

Explanatory notes relating to the performance measures EBITDA and EBIT referred to herein can be found in the 2025 Annual Report:

https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/ir/publications/financial-report.html

Contact:
Alexander Drews
Director Investor Relations

Hapag-Lloyd AG
Ballindamm 25
20095 Hamburg
Phone +49 40 3001-3705
Fax +49 40 3001-72896
Mobile +49 174 326-3123
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Language:English
Company:Hapag-Lloyd AG
Ballindamm 25
20095 Hamburg
Germany
Phone:+49 (0) 40 3001 – 3705
E-mail:[email protected]
Internet:www.hapag-lloyd.com
ISIN:DE000HLAG475
WKN:HLAG47
Listed:Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Hamburg; Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate BSX
LEI Code:HD52L5PJVBXJUUX8I539
EQS News ID:2406576
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