Maersk stock slides about 6% after 2026 outlook warns of weaker freight rates
Maersk B shares fell 5.7% in Copenhagen after the company warned of weaker 2026 earnings due to falling freight rates and a return to shorter Red Sea routes. Maersk will launch a share buyback on Feb. 9 and cut 1,000 jobs. The group cited overcapacity and slow Red Sea recovery as key risks. Red Sea transits under naval escort are set to resume mid-February.
