COSCO SHIPPING Holdings’ EPS came in 26% above market expectations in its latest interim results, while revenue of ¥112 billion also beat estimates. Forecasts for next year’s revenue and EPS were revised upward, and analysts’ market view improved modestly.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings raised its outlook for 2026, and following its latest earnings release, 9 analysts forecast revenue of ¥231.9 billion and EPS of ¥1.74 for 2026. This implies expected revenue growth of 4.3% and a 2.3% decline in EPS compared with 2025 results.
Before the earnings release, analysts had forecast 2026 revenue of ¥224.3 billion and EPS of ¥1.63. The forecasts for the next fiscal year were therefore revised upward, leading to the view that market sentiment had improved slightly. The consensus price target remains HK$16.51, with no significant changes to the target price.
Analysts’ forecasts vary widely, ranging from the most bullish estimate of HK$21.01 per share to the most bearish estimate of HK$11.02. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings is expected to achieve a revenue CAGR of 8.8% through the end of 2026, exceeding the 0.7% growth forecast for the industry as a whole.
In addition, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings’ growth outlook suggests that earnings may be sustainable over the long term, and the company is considered capable of growing faster than its peers. However, the risk factors also warrant attention, with multiple warning signs identified in relation to the company.