Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

(A Top Pick Aug 25/22, Down 16.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ZIM has triggered its stop at $40. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 11%, when combined with the previous buy recommendation.

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate this Israel based shipping company that operates from Asia to the US East coast as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings showed a 50% increase in EPS as sales rose 44% -- the highest first half year earnings in their history. Confident in the momentum continuing, management increased the dividend payout to 30% of quarterly net income, up from 20%, and 30-50% on an annual basis. This continues to be a good inflation resistant asset to hold. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $27) to $40, looking to achieve $69 -- upside over 40%. Yield 11.9% (Analysts’ price target is $69.19)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This TOP PICK is an Israel based shipping company that operates from Asia to the US East coast. It holds over $36/share in cash reserves and bases its dividend on income -- paying 20% of income quarterly and 30-50% on an annual basis. It has been able to pass along supply chain cost increases to customers, reporting revenues up 113% over the year. Analysts foretell that a global recession could hurt the forward outlook, so keep a tempered view for dividend yield. This is a good inflation resistant asset to hold. We recommend a stop loss at $27, looking to achieve $60 -- upside over 42%. Yield 11.9% (Analysts’ price target is $72.66)

Reported great earnings yesterday. Significant dividend. Invested in 17 new ships that are expected to be delivered throughout 2023 and 2024. Social media mentions rose 141% these past 7 days.

Pays between 30 and 50% of its annual net income ($4B in 2021) in dividends. Demand for shipping right now is outpacing growth. Social media mentions are up 83% over the last 7 days.