Taiwan's Evergreen Marine posted a profit of TWD2.1 billion (US$65.8 million) for 2014, drawn on revenues of TWD144.3 billion, an increase of 3.6 per cent.

On March 27, the consensus forecast among 19 polled investment analysts covering Evergreen Marine Corporation advises investors to hold their position in the company, reported London's Financial Times.

This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts deteriorated on July 2013. The previous consensus forecast advised that Evergreen Marine Corporation would outperform the market.