Maersk upgrades profit outlook despite underperforming rivals

Maersk has raised its full-year earnings guidance for the third time this year, with the Danish shipping giant continuing to benefit from extraordinary freight rates, resilient cargo demand and widespread supply chain disruption.

The Copenhagen-headquartered group now expects underlying EBITDA of between $14bn and $14.5bn for 2026, up from its previous forecast of $10.5bn to $11.5bn.