Matson (NYSE:MATX) Sets New 1-Year High on Strong Earnings

Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) shares hit a new 52-week high on Wednesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The stock traded as high as $177.51 and last traded at $170.7090, with a volume of 64387 shares. The stock had previously closed at $166.99.

The shipping company reported $4.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.69 by $0.91. The firm had revenue of $851.90 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $847.30 million. Matson had a return on equity of 16.23% and a net margin of 12.70%.Matson’s quarterly revenue was down 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.80 EPS.

Matson Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 5th will be issued a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 5th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Matson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 10.96%.

More Matson News

Here are the key news stories impacting Matson this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results topped Street estimates: Matson reported $4.60 EPS vs. $3.69 consensus and revenue of $851.9M vs. $847.3M est., driven by higher margins and improved net income year‑over‑year — a key driver for the stock rally. Listen to Conference Call
• Positive Sentiment: Strong ocean-transportation performance and a surprise lift from China service helped lift results and the outlook commentary, reinforcing Matson’s core revenue drivers. Matson Inc (MATX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Full‑year 2025 profitability remained strong (FY EPS $13.81; net income $444.8M; EBITDA $704.7M), indicating resilient margins and cash generation that support investor confidence. PR Newswire: MATSON, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS; PROVIDES 2026 OUTLOOK
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and press coverage (earnings breakdowns and the call transcript) highlight operational details and one‑time items; useful for modeling but not an immediate catalyst by itself. Earnings Breakdown: Matson Q4 (Benzinga)
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term guidance is cautious: Matson expects 1Q26 consolidated operating income to be lower year‑over‑year, which could cap upside in the short term despite a constructive full‑year outlook. PR Newswire: MATSON, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS; PROVIDES 2026 OUTLOOK

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on MATX shares. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $167.00 price target on shares of Matson in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Stephens increased their target price on Matson from $190.00 to $213.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Matson in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $156.25.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Matson

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Matson by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,671,519 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $453,616,000 after acquiring an additional 21,516 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in Matson by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,982,793 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $244,975,000 after purchasing an additional 21,463 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. raised its position in Matson by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,250,636 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $123,300,000 after purchasing an additional 35,229 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its stake in Matson by 27.9% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 590,763 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $65,770,000 after purchasing an additional 128,994 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Millennium Management LLC boosted its holdings in Matson by 144.9% during the 3rd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 455,133 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $44,872,000 after acquiring an additional 269,310 shares during the period. 84.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Matson Trading Up 2.0%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 0.83 and a quick ratio of 0.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.00 and a beta of 1.35. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $145.97 and its 200 day moving average price is $118.99.

About Matson

Matson, Inc (NYSE: MATX) is a U.S.-based provider of ocean transportation and supply chain logistics services with a focus on Pacific trade lanes. The company operates a fleet of container ships that regularly service Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia and other Pacific islands, as well as mainland U.S. ports. Matson’s ocean transportation segment offers scheduled liner services, expedited shipping options and specialized project cargo handling for industries ranging from retail to heavy machinery.

In addition to its core liner operations, Matson offers ocean transportation services between Asia and the U.S.