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Matson, Inc. reports developments in ocean transportation and logistics serving Pacific freight markets and related North American supply chains. The company provides ocean freight services for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia, Okinawa, Japan, South Pacific islands, China-to-Long Beach routes, and Alaska-to-Asia export service. Its fleet includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships, and barges.
Recurring MATX news includes quarterly results, operating trends in Ocean Transportation and Logistics, fleet renewal activity such as LNG-powered Aloha Class vessel construction, capital returns through dividends and share repurchases, intermodal cargo-security initiatives, community programs, and executive or governance updates.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) issued preliminary results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, expecting consolidated operating income of $153.0–$160.0 million, net income of $124.8–$130.3 million, and diluted EPS of $4.12–$4.30, with year-over-year operating income growth driven primarily by its China service.
China container volume rose 15.2%, while Hawaii and Alaska volumes declined 1.1% and 2.3%, respectively; Guam volume increased 4.4% and Other containers decreased 11.4%. Logistics operating income increased year-over-year mainly from freight forwarding and transportation brokerage, partly offset by lower warehousing contribution.
As of June 30, 2026, Matson reported cash and cash equivalents of $119.3 million (excluding $345.8 million in its Capital Construction Fund) and total debt of $341.3 million. The company repurchased about 0.3 million shares for $67.8 million in 2Q26, leaving roughly 3.4 million shares available under its repurchase program. Matson scheduled its second quarter earnings call for August 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Matson (NYSE:MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, released its 2025 Sustainability Report on July 8, 2026. The report outlines programs and initiatives aimed at high ethical standards, reduced environmental impact, and support for employees and communities. It is available on Matson's sustainability webpage.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) declared a third quarter dividend of $0.38 per common share, a $0.02 (5.6%) increase from the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid on September 3, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 6, 2026.
This is the fourteenth consecutive annual increase in Matson's quarterly dividend. Management highlights confidence in long-term free cash flow and a capital allocation strategy prioritizing dividends, share repurchases, maintenance capital, growth investments, and preserving an investment grade balance sheet.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) marked two milestones in its vessel construction program on May 5, 2026: hull assembly began on the second of three new LNG-powered Aloha Class containerships and steel cutting started for the third at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
The three Jones Act-compliant vessels represent an investment of approximately $1 billion, each with 3,600 TEU capacity and deliveries expected Q1 2027, Q3 2027, and Q2 2028.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) reported 1Q26 net income of $56.6 million or $1.85 per diluted share, versus $72.3 million, or $2.18, in 1Q25. Consolidated revenue was $757.8 million versus $782.0 million a year ago. The company repurchased ~0.4 million shares and raised full‑year outlook, expecting 2026 consolidated operating income to modestly exceed 2025.
Matson sees Ocean Transportation operating income for 2Q26 ~$20 million above 2Q25 and reiterated 2026 capital spending plans including $400 million of new vessel construction.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) added 3.0 million shares to its existing repurchase program and extended the program to December 31, 2029. As of April 23, 2026, ~0.7 million shares remained under the prior authorization. The Board also declared a $0.36 quarterly dividend payable June 4, 2026 to holders of record on May 7, 2026. The company said it has repurchased ~14.3 million shares since August 2021 for about $1.3 billion, and may use open-market purchases and 10b5-1 plans; the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) will release first quarter 2026 results on Monday, May 4, 2026.
A conference call with Matt Cox, Chairman and CEO, and Joel Wine, EVP and CFO, is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. HT). The event will be webcast with slides at the company Investor website and a replay available about two hours after the call.
Matson (NYSE:MATX) contributed $8.6 million in cash and in-kind support in 2025 to 709 charitable organizations across its communities. Cash totaled $3.7 million and donated services/equipment were $4.9 million. Major categories: Food Security $3.1M, Health & Human Services $1.8M, Environmental $871K.
Regional support included $5.8M to Hawaii/Guam/South Pacific, $1.9M to Alaska, and $897K+ to continental U.S.; multi-year food-bank commitments run through 2026.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) announced that John Lauer, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will retire effective July 1, 2026 after 19 years leading sales, marketing, pricing and customer service.
Chris Scott, senior vice president, transpacific service and corporate pricing, will be promoted to EVP and CCO on that date; Tony Crisafulli will become vice president, transpacific service.
Matson (NYSE:MATX) will introduce an enhanced intermodal cargo security program beginning in Q2 2026, adding two protection layers at no cost to the majority of its international intermodal customers.
The program deploys War-Lok security devices on international containers moving from Los Angeles to BNSF network destinations and uses a BNSF agreement to place Matson containers in the lower well of intermodal rail cars, extending protection through Chicago to select Eastern U.S. destinations. Matson said the measures aim to significantly reduce theft exposure while acknowledging no system eliminates all risk.