Shipping giant Maersk's shares jump 9% on profit beat despite trade uncertainty
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 06 2025
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Source: CNBC
Maersk's Strong Q4 Performance: Maersk's stock surged 9% after reporting a 26% increase in EBITDA to $12.13 billion for the year, with fourth-quarter earnings exceeding analyst expectations at $3.6 billion.
Future Outlook and Challenges: Despite strong growth projections and a $2 billion share buyback, analysts warn that Maersk's ocean freight segment may face losses in the latter half of the year due to market normalization.
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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.
