[Featured Stock] HMM, 9 Consecutive Trading Days of Gains...52-Week High

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] HMM's stock price has been rising for nine consecutive trading days. This is interpreted as a positive factor due to the recent clear improvement in performance and the expectation that freight rates will surge following the grounding accident of a mega container ship in the Suez Canal.

As of 9:58 a.m. on the 26th, HMM's stock price was trading at 31,850 KRW, up 2,400 KRW (8.15%) from the previous trading day. This marks a nine-day consecutive rise. In the early session, it rose to 32,200 KRW, breaking the 52-week high.

The strength in HMM's stock price reflects expectations that the increase in maritime cargo volume and the rise in shipping freight rates will lead to improved earnings. According to FnGuide, HMM's operating profit this year is estimated at 2.3842 trillion KRW, a 143% increase compared to the previous year (980.8 billion KRW), which was the highest ever.

Additionally, the accident on the 24th, where the Suez Canal ? the most important route connecting Asia and Europe ? was blocked due to the grounding of a mega container ship, appears to have had an impact. Freight rates are highly sensitive to supply uncertainties, increasing the likelihood of a sharp rise in rates. The Suez Canal handles 12% of global trade volume and 30% of container cargo volume.

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