ZIM Dividend History & Analysis | 9.8% Yield
ZIM has a dividend yield of 9.8% and paid 1.99 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO | 2,179 M | 9.10% | 105.98% |
| DIS | 1,177 M | 13.40% | 47.69% |
| FLNG | 1,729 M | 11.75% | 45.13% |
| HSHP | 717 M | 8.83% | 22.55% |
| ESEA | 529 M | 4.84% | 29.32% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSL | 1,475 M | 29.74% | 33.4% |
| ESEA | 529 M | 28.32% | 44.7% |
| DAC | 2,415 M | 23.15% | 32.5% |
| MATX | 5,708 M | 7.20% | 94.6% |
| HSHP | 717 M | 18.60% | 100.0% |
9.10% Yield GSL Global Ship Lease
9.00% Yield ESEA Euroseas
4.84% Yield DAC Danaos
3.69% Yield MATX Matson
1.43% Yield CMRE Costamare
3.73% Yield
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.88 | +183.9% | 3.35% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-08 | Quarterly | 0.31 | +416.7% | 1.55% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-09 | Quarterly | 0.06 | -91.9% | 0.45% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-09 | Quarterly | 0.74 | -76.7% | 4.33% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-04-03 | Quarterly | 3.17 | -13.2% | 20.8% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-09 | Quarterly | 3.65 | +292.5% | 18.77% |
| 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-29 | 2024-09-05 | Quarterly | 0.93 | +304.3% | 4.94% |
| 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-11 | Quarterly | 0.23 | -96.4% | 1.06% |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-03 | Quarterly | 6.4 | +116.9% | 35.26% |
| 2022-11-28 | 2022-11-29 | 2022-12-07 | Quarterly | 2.95 | -37.9% | 12.84% |
| 2022-08-26 | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-08 | Quarterly | 4.75 | +66.7% | 11.04% |
| 2022-05-27 | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-08 | Quarterly | 2.85 | -83.2% | 4.26% |
| 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-23 | 2022-04-04 | Quarterly | 17 | +580% | 22.95% |
| 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-27 | Quarterly | 2.5 | +25% | 5.38% |
| 2021-08-24 | 2021-08-25 | 2021-09-15 | Other | 2 | 0% | 4.28% |
ZIM Dividend FAQ
As of May 2026, ZIM's dividend yield is 9.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.99 USD by the current share price of 25.24.
As of May 2026, ZIM paid a dividend of 1.99 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-20 and the payout was 0.88 USD.
ZIM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ZIM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-20.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZIM for the next payments are between 0.142 (-83.9%) and 1.481 (+68.3%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 10.4%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.88 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for ZIM Integrated Shipping (ZIM) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for ZIM Integrated Shipping (ZIM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
ZIM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.25% per year. Negative growth: ZIM's dividend growth is negative and declining.
ZIM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.5%. If you bought ZIM's shares at 10.77 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.99 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.5% of your original purchase price.
ZIM Payout Consistency is 71.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Unstable: ZIM Integrated Shipping has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
ZIM's 9.82% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZIM is 21.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
ZIM's Overall Dividend Rating is 40.01%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-05-24 02:16 UTC