ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) Dividend
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) currently pays a dividend yield of 12.76%, distributing $3.52 per share annually ($0.88 per quarter). The company operates in the Industrials sector.
ZIM dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 12.76% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $3.52 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.88 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 20, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 11, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 243% |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $27.59 |
What ZIM pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 12.76% yield, $10,000 invested in ZIM generates about $1,276.00 per year, or roughly $319.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $27.59, derived from the $3.52 annual dividend and the 12.76% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 36.3 | $127.60 | $31.90 |
| $5,000 | 181.3 | $638.00 | $159.50 |
| $10,000 | 362.5 | $1,276.00 | $319.00 |
| $25,000 | 906.2 | $3,190.00 | $797.50 |
| $100,000 | 3,625 | $12,760.00 | $3,190.00 |
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 quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
ZIM dividend payment schedule
ZIM pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 20, 2026, with payment on October 11, 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | October 11, 2026 | $0.88 | Confirmed |
| December 20, 2026 | January 10, 2027 | $0.88 | Projected |
| March 20, 2027 | April 10, 2027 | $0.88 | Projected |
| June 20, 2027 | July 11, 2027 | $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 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.93%. ZIM's 12.76% is 8.83 percentage points above that median, ranking 154th of 713 by yield.
Within Industrials, where we track 58 names, the median yield is 1.46% — 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.
Like most US dividend payers, ZIM distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
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 September 20, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 11, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is ZIM's dividend yield?
ZIM currently yields 12.76%, based on $3.52 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does ZIM pay dividends?
ZIM pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.88 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of ZIM generate?
At the current 12.76% yield, $10,000 invested in ZIM would produce roughly $1,276.00 per year, or about $319.00 per quarter, 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.
ZIM dividend history
DivTrkr holds 13 recorded ZIM dividend payments going back to 2021, with 1 consecutive complete year of increases. See the full ZIM dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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