Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.28
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
15.4%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
ZIM Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 37.2% and trend is unknown.
ZIM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield15.4%
Trailing DPS$4.28
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-46.2%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)37.2%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield15.4%
1Y Total Return121.6%
5Y Total Return93.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)123.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,36510Y ago$66,31320Y ago$66,313
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ZIM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
ZIM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ZIM does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -46.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ZIM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 15.4% dividend yield, 15.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 37.2% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 93.7%, with dividends contributing 123.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $66,313 today.
ZIM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 15 payments · Annual
TTM Total$48.42
Avg/Payment$3.2280
Latest Change+183.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026Latest | $0.8800 | ↑ +183.9% | 7.69% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↑ +416.7% | 22.18% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.0600 | ↓ -91.9% | 55.78% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.7400 | ↓ -76.7% | 50.15% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $3.1700 | ↓ -13.2% | 51.09% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $3.6500 | ↑ +292.5% | 24.28% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.9300 | ↑ +304.3% | 6.24% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $0.2300 | ↓ -96.4% | 1.08% | Jun 11, 2024 |
ZIM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
15.4%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
15.4%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ZIMZIM Integrated Shipp… | $3.4B | 15.4% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MATXMatson, Inc. | $5.6B | 0.8% | 10.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 SBLKStar Bulk Carriers C… | $3.1B | 1.1% | 40.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 DACDanaos Corporation | $2.4B | 2.6% | 12.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CMRECostamare Inc. | $2.1B | 3.8% | 21.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  GSLGlobal Ship Lease, I… | $1.5B | 5.1% | 18.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  SFLSFL Corporation Ltd. | $1.6B | 8.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd. | $2.8B | 2.5% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc. | $55.6B | 0.8% | 27.4% | 37 | Sustainable |
ZIM Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.88 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7.7% |
| 2025 | $4.28 | -11.0% | 4 | $3.98 | 107.5% | 0.93x | 37.2% |
| 2024 | $4.81 | -24.8% | 3 | $17.82 | 27.0% | 3.70x | 41.8% |
| 2023 | $6.40 | -76.8% | 1 | $-22.42 | — | — | 55.7% |
| 2022 | $27.55 | 512.2% | 4 | $38.35 | 71.8% | 1.39x | 239.6% |
| 2021 | $4.50 | — | 2 | $39.02 | 11.5% | 8.67x | 39.1% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.31 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.11 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.20 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.06 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonZIM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZIM stock.
How much dividend does ZIM pay per share?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.28 per share, with a current dividend yield of +15.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ZIM's next ex-dividend date?
ZIM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ZIM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ZIM's dividend safe?
ZIM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +25.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ZIM increased its dividend?
ZIM has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does ZIM pay dividends?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.28 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ZIM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ZIM five years ago would be worth approximately $19,365 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ZIM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ZIM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +37.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +15.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.