Maersk shares remain low despite positive news

Though container liners are faring much better this year, the development has not impacted Maersk's share price. Neither divestments nor the prospect of massive synergy gains seem to boost the share, which puzzles stock market analysts. Hapag-Lloyd, though, has seen its share soar.

BY TOMAS KRISTIANSEN

Published: 12.10.17 at 15:18

Looking at the price of Maersk's b share, it is hovering at more or less the same level as at the beginning of this year, roughly DKK 12,000 (USD 1,911) per share.

And this is puzzling to stock analysts monitoring the Maersk share, for why has it not increased alongside other comparable container shares now that Maersk is on track to become a pure play container business.