Matson Contributed $8.6 Million to Community Programs in 2025

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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.

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Key Figures

Total community support: $8.6 million Organizations supported: 709 organizations Cash contributions: $3.7 million +5 more

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Total community support $8.6 million Cash and in-kind contributions in 2025

Organizations supported 709 organizations Charitable and non-profit programs in 2025

Cash contributions $3.7 million Cash giving in 2025 including Matching Gift program

In-kind support $4.9 million Value of donated services and equipment in 2025

Food Security support $3.1 million Cash and in-kind for Food Security programs in 2025

Health & Human Services $1.8 million Cash and in-kind for Health & Human Services in 2025

Environmental programs $871,000 Cash and in-kind for Environmental programs in 2025

Hawaii/Guam/South Pacific $5.8 million Cash, services and equipment support in 2025

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 12 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 12	Executive retirement	Neutral	+0.3%	EVP and CCO John Lauer announced retirement effective July 1, 2026.
Mar 02	Security program	Positive	+3.1%	Launch of enhanced intermodal cargo security program starting Q2 2026.
Feb 24	Earnings release	Positive	+1.8%	Reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 EPS, net income and EBITDA.
Jan 22	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.8%	Announced quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share for March 5, 2026.
Jan 14	Prelim results/outlook	Positive	+10.7%	Issued preliminary 4Q25 results, 2026 outlook and detailed capital metrics.

Pattern Detected

Recent news events, especially operational and earnings updates, have generally seen aligned positive price reactions, with only the dividend announcement showing a mild divergence.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Matson has reported several notable developments. Preliminary 4Q25 results on Jan 14, 2026 with strong guidance and share repurchases saw a 10.65% gain. The subsequent dividend declaration on Jan 22 was followed by a modest decline of 0.85%. Full 4Q25 and FY25 results on Feb 24 and an enhanced cargo security program on Mar 2 both prompted positive moves. An executive retirement announcement on Mar 12 had a small upside reaction. Today’s philanthropic update fits into a period of generally constructive news flow.

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This announcement details Matson’s 2025 community investments, including $8.6 million in cash and in...

Analysis

This announcement details Matson’s 2025 community investments, including $8.6 million in cash and in-kind support and significant allocations to food security, health, and environmental programs. In context of recent strong earnings and operational updates, it underscores a focus on stakeholder engagement alongside financial performance. Investors may watch how ongoing capital allocation, insider trading patterns, and future sustainability disclosures in Matson’s reports intersect with long-term shareholder priorities.

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• $3.1 million to Food Security programs
• $ 1.8 million to Health & Human Services
• $871K to Environmental programs

HONOLULU, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson contributed a total of $8.6 million in cash and in-kind support in 2025 to 709 charitable organizations and non-profit programs across the communities it serves. 

Cash contributions, including funds directed by employees through the company's Matching Gift program, added up to $3.7 million in 2025, while the value of donated services and equipment totaled $4.9 million.

The biggest categories of giving for the year were Food Security programs, with $3.1 million in cash and in-kind support; Health & Human Services with $1.8 million in cash and in-kind support; and Environmental programs with $871,000 in cash and in-kind support.

As part of its pandemic response plan in 2020, Matson made a multi-year commitment of $5 million in cash and in-kind services to support food bank networks in Hawaii, Alaska and Guam. In 2023, the company committed to providing another $5 million in cash and in-kind services to continue supporting community food bank networks through 2026.

In 2025, Matson contributed $5.8 million in cash, services and equipment support to organizations in Hawaii, Guam/Micronesia and the South Pacific, with the largest category of giving in Food, Agriculture & Nutrition program support at $2.6 million. The company donated $1.9 million in cash and services to organizations in Alaska, and more than $897,000 in cash donations to community organizations on the continental U.S.

Substantial contributions from donated or discounted shipping supported food banks and food security programs in Hawaii and Alaska as well as environmental and recycling programs in Alaska.

In Hawaii, Matson added 100 containers to its existing pledge of 400 containers of in‑kind shipping services annually through 2026 to help Hawaii Foodbank meet rising demand, equating to 3.5 million additional meals for Hawaii families. Matson also donated $25,000 in cash to The Food Basket, Hawaii Island's Foodbank, and $25,000 in cash to Hawaii Foodbank Kauai.

Larger contributions of in-kind services or cash in Hawaii include:

• Hawaii Foodbank - $1.9M
• Maui Foodbank - $ 555,000
• Maui Wildfire Recovery - $ 526,000
• Hawaii Pacific Health - $116,000
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii - $100,000
• PBS Hawaii - $100,000
• Children's Discovery Center - $100,000

Larger contributions of in-kind services or cash in Alaska include:

• Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling - $658,700
• Food Bank of Alaska - $254,000
• University of Alaska Foundation - $66,000
• Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science - $65,000

Larger contributions of primarily in-kind services in Guam and Micronesia include:

• University of Guam Endowment Foundation - $70,000
• Ayuda Foundation - $67,000
• Canvasback Missions - $25,000
• Pacific Mini Games - $21,000
• 500 Sails - $17,000

Contributions supporting social service programs include:

• $100,000 in targeted annual grants supporting 10 social service focused nonprofit programs in Matson communities
• $87,000 in higher education scholarships aimed at supporting student leaders pursuing fields of study in maritime and supply chain logistics

Led by employee committees in Hawaii, Alaska and Guam, Matson focuses its community support on local programs providing vital health care and human services; youth development / recreation; disaster preparedness and recovery; education; cultural and environmental preservation; the arts; agriculture and nutrition; and maritime safety.

Additional information on Matson's community support activities is available in the company's Sustainability Reports posted online at: https://www.matson.com/sustainability/sustainability-reports.html

About the Company

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides service to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia. The Company's fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and barges. Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout North America and Asia. Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska. Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

Contact:
Keoni Wagner
Matson
(808) 221-1467
kwagner@matson.com

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FAQ

How much did Matson (MATX) donate to community programs in 2025?

Matson donated a total of $8.6 million in cash and in-kind support in 2025. According to the company, that includes $3.7 million in cash and $4.9 million in donated services and equipment.

What portion of Matson's (MATX) 2025 giving went to food security programs?

Matson allocated $3.1 million to food security in 2025. According to the company, this included donated shipping services and cash supporting food banks in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam and the South Pacific.

Which regions received the largest Matson (MATX) community support in 2025?

Hawaii, Guam/Micronesia and the South Pacific received the largest share at $5.8 million in 2025. According to the company, Alaska received $1.9 million and continental U.S. organizations received over $897,000 in cash.

What multi-year commitments does Matson (MATX) have for food-bank support through 2026?

Matson committed a multi-year total of $10 million in cash and in-kind services across two commitments through 2026. According to the company, those commitments began with a 2020 pledge and an additional 2023 commitment extending support to 2026.

How did Matson (MATX) support Hawaii food banks in 2025 specifically?

Matson added 100 containers to an existing annual pledge of 400 containers through 2026, equating to about 3.5 million additional meals. According to the company, it also donated cash grants to multiple Hawaii foodbank organizations.

Where can investors find more details on Matson's (MATX) community and sustainability activities?

Matson posts detailed sustainability and community contribution information in its online Sustainability Reports. According to the company, those reports provide regional breakdowns, program lists and examples of in-kind shipping support.