Maersk (MRK) Reports Q4 Loss Amid Weaker Container Demand

Maersk (MRK) reported a net loss of $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, as weaker global container shipping demand and falling freight rates pressured revenue. The loss reflects a 22% decline from the prior-year period, with operating income down 18% to $125 million. The company attributed the results to continued softening in key trade routes and a strategic shift toward digitalization and sustainable shipping. Share prices fell 3.2% in after-hours trading on the news.