Hapag-Lloyd raised its 2026 earnings guidance for the second time this year, sending its shares up 3.6% to €136.30 as the German container shipper cited continued strong demand and positive spot freight-rate developments. The company now expects 2026 group EBITDA of $3.9 billion to $4.4 billion, up from its previous forecast of $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion, while its EBIT forecast was raised to $1.25 billion to $1.75 billion from $100 million to $1.1 billion. The midpoint of the EBITDA forecast rose to about $4.15 billion from $3.2 billion, and the EBIT midpoint increased to $1.5 billion from $600 million. Hapag-Lloyd said the upgrade was driven by continued strong demand and the ongoing positive development of spot freight rates, which have remained supported by tight capacity, including longer sailing routes linked to geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. The company warned that its forecast remains subject to a high degree of uncertainty because of volatile freight rates and persistent geopolitical challenges, and the latest move follows an earlier guidance increase in July.
Hapag Lloyd AGHapag-Lloyd raised 2026 guidance on continued strong demand and positive spot freight rates supported by tight capacity.
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