Maersk Increases Forecast as CEO Highlights Unexpected Resilience in Global Trade

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: CNBC

Updated: Nov 06 2025

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Source: CNBC

Strong Q3 Performance: Maersk reported a third-quarter operating profit of $2.68 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, although down from $4.8 billion a year earlier. The company raised its full-year profit forecast to between $9 billion and $9.5 billion.
Resilience in Demand: CEO Vincent Clerc highlighted the resilience of demand across geographies, particularly in the U.S., and noted the company's ability to manage costs despite inflationary pressures.
Positive Outlook for Container Volumes: Maersk anticipates global container market volumes to grow by around 4% in 2025, revising its previous forecast of 2% to 4%.
Global Trade Perspective: Clerc stated that concerns about the decline of globalization are premature, emphasizing the ongoing strength of trade and economic integration, particularly driven by China's manufacturing sector.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.