ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) Dividend
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.31%, distributing $0.88 per share annually ($0.88 per year). The company operates in the Industrials sector.
ZIM dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.88 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.88 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payments per Year | 1 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | March 20, 2027 |
| Next Payment Date | April 10, 2027 |
| Payout Ratio | 243% |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $26.59 |
What ZIM pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.31% yield, $10,000 invested in ZIM generates about $331.00 per year, or roughly $331.00 every year. Share counts below use an implied price of $26.59, derived from the $0.88 annual dividend and the 3.31% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 37.6 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| $5,000 | 188.1 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| $10,000 | 376.1 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| $25,000 | 940.3 | $827.50 | $827.50 |
| $100,000 | 3,761.4 | $3,310.00 | $3,310.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each year — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
ZIM dividend payment schedule
ZIM pays on a annual schedule — 1 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is March 20, 2027, with payment on April 10, 2027. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2027 | April 10, 2027 | $0.88 | Confirmed |
| March 20, 2028 | April 10, 2028 | $0.88 | Projected |
| March 20, 2029 | April 10, 2029 | $0.88 | Projected |
| March 20, 2030 | April 10, 2030 | $0.88 | Projected |
To collect a ZIM dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How ZIM's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. ZIM's 3.31% is 0.44 percentage points below that median, ranking 316th of 584 by yield.
Within Industrials, where we track 52 names, the median yield is 1.21% — putting ZIM above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
ZIM pays out roughly 243% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
ZIM dividend FAQ
When is the next ZIM ex-dividend date?
The next ZIM ex-dividend date is March 20, 2027, with the payment scheduled for April 10, 2027. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is ZIM's dividend yield?
ZIM currently yields 3.31%, based on $0.88 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does ZIM pay dividends?
ZIM pays annual, which works out to 1 payments per year of about $0.88 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of ZIM generate?
At the current 3.31% yield, $10,000 invested in ZIM would produce roughly $331.00 per year, or about $331.00 per year, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is ZIM a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. ZIM is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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