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MATSON, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

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Matson (NYSE: MATX) reported Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $94.7 million ($2.92 per diluted share), down from $113.2 million ($3.31 per diluted share) in Q2 2024. Consolidated revenue decreased to $830.5 million from $847.4 million year-over-year.

Key operational highlights include a 2.6% increase in Hawaii container volume, a 14.6% decrease in China container volume, and a 0.9% increase in Alaska volume. The company's SSAT joint venture contributed $7.3 million, up $6.1 million from Q2 2024.

Despite market uncertainties, Matson is raising its full-year outlook, expecting Ocean Transportation operating income to be higher than previously guided in May, though moderately lower than 2024. The company anticipates a muted peak season and meaningfully lower Q3 2025 operating income compared to Q3 2024's $226.9 million.

Matson (NYSE: MATX) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025 con un utile netto di 94,7 milioni di dollari (2,92 dollari per azione diluita), in calo rispetto ai 113,2 milioni di dollari (3,31 dollari per azione diluita) del secondo trimestre 2024. I ricavi consolidati sono diminuiti a 830,5 milioni di dollari rispetto a 847,4 milioni di dollari anno su anno.

Tra i principali dati operativi si segnala un aumento del 2,6% nel volume di container verso le Hawaii, una riduzione del 14,6% nel volume di container verso la Cina e un incremento dello 0,9% nel volume verso l'Alaska. La joint venture SSAT della società ha contribuito con 7,3 milioni di dollari, in aumento di 6,1 milioni rispetto al secondo trimestre 2024.

Nonostante le incertezze di mercato, Matson sta rivisitando al rialzo le previsioni per l'intero anno, prevedendo che l'utile operativo del trasporto marittimo sarà superiore a quanto indicato a maggio, anche se leggermente inferiore rispetto al 2024. L'azienda si aspetta una stagione di picco contenuta e un utile operativo del terzo trimestre 2025 significativamente più basso rispetto ai 226,9 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre 2024.

Matson (NYSE: MATX) informó los resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025 con un ingreso neto de 94,7 millones de dólares (2,92 dólares por acción diluida), una disminución respecto a los 113,2 millones de dólares (3,31 dólares por acción diluida) del segundo trimestre de 2024. Los ingresos consolidados bajaron a 830,5 millones de dólares desde 847,4 millones año tras año.

Los aspectos operativos clave incluyen un aumento del 2,6% en el volumen de contenedores hacia Hawái, una disminución del 14,6% en el volumen de contenedores hacia China y un aumento del 0,9% en el volumen hacia Alaska. La empresa conjunta SSAT aportó 7,3 millones de dólares, un incremento de 6,1 millones respecto al segundo trimestre de 2024.

A pesar de la incertidumbre del mercado, Matson está mejorando sus perspectivas para todo el a��o, esperando que el ingreso operativo del transporte marítimo sea superior a lo previsto en mayo, aunque moderadamente inferior al 2024. La compañía anticipa una temporada alta moderada y un ingreso operativo del tercer trimestre de 2025 significativamente menor en comparación con los 226,9 millones de dólares del tercer trimestre de 2024.

Matson (NYSE: MATX)은 2025년 2분기 재무 실적을 발표하며 순이익 9,470만 달러(희석 주당 2.92달러)를 기록했으며, 이는 2024년 2분기 1억 1,320만 달러(희석 주당 3.31달러)에서 감소한 수치입니다. 통합 매출은 전년 동기 대비 8억 3,050만 달러로 감소했습니다.

주요 운영 하이라이트로는 하와이 컨테이너 물동량 2.6% 증가, 중국 컨테이너 물동량 14.6% 감소, 알래스카 물동량 0.9% 증가가 있습니다. 회사의 SSAT 합작 투자는 730만 달러를 기여했으며, 2024년 2분기 대비 610만 달러 증가했습니다.

시장 불확실성에도 불구하고 Matson은 연간 전망을 상향 조정하고 있으며, 5월에 제시한 것보다 해상 운송 영업이익이 더 높을 것으로 예상하지만 2024년보다는 다소 낮을 것으로 보고 있습니다. 회사는 성수기가 다소 조용할 것이며, 2025년 3분기 영업이익은 2024년 3분기 2억 2,690만 달러에 비해 상당히 낮을 것으로 예상합니다.

Matson (NYSE: MATX) a publié ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025 avec un revenu net de 94,7 millions de dollars (2,92 dollars par action diluée), en baisse par rapport à 113,2 millions de dollars (3,31 dollars par action diluée) au deuxième trimestre 2024. Le chiffre d'affaires consolidé a diminué à 830,5 millions de dollars contre 847,4 millions d'une année sur l'autre.

Les points opérationnels clés incluent une augmentation de 2,6 % du volume de conteneurs vers Hawaï, une baisse de 14,6 % du volume de conteneurs vers la Chine et une augmentation de 0,9 % du volume vers l'Alaska. La coentreprise SSAT de la société a contribué pour 7,3 millions de dollars, soit une hausse de 6,1 millions par rapport au deuxième trimestre 2024.

Malgré les incertitudes du marché, Matson revoit à la hausse ses perspectives annuelles, s'attendant à ce que le résultat opérationnel du transport maritime soit supérieur aux prévisions de mai, bien que légèrement inférieur à celui de 2024. La société anticipe une saison de pointe modérée et un résultat opérationnel du troisième trimestre 2025 nettement inférieur à celui de 226,9 millions de dollars du troisième trimestre 2024.

Matson (NYSE: MATX) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit einem Nettoeinkommen von 94,7 Millionen US-Dollar (2,92 US-Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie), was einen Rückgang gegenüber 113,2 Millionen US-Dollar (3,31 US-Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie) im zweiten Quartal 2024 darstellt. Der konsolidierte Umsatz sank im Jahresvergleich auf 830,5 Millionen US-Dollar von 847,4 Millionen US-Dollar.

Wichtige operative Highlights umfassen einen 2,6%igen Anstieg des Containerumschlags nach Hawaii, einen 14,6%igen Rückgang des Containerumschlags nach China und einen 0,9%igen Anstieg des Volumens nach Alaska. Das Joint Venture SSAT des Unternehmens trug 7,3 Millionen US-Dollar bei, ein Anstieg um 6,1 Millionen gegenüber dem zweiten Quartal 2024.

Trotz der Marktunsicherheiten hebt Matson seine Prognose für das Gesamtjahr an und erwartet, dass das Betriebsergebnis im Bereich Ozeantransport höher ausfällt als im Mai prognostiziert, wenn auch moderat unter dem Niveau von 2024. Das Unternehmen rechnet mit einer gedämpften Hauptsaison und einem deutlich niedrigeren Betriebsergebnis im dritten Quartal 2025 im Vergleich zu 226,9 Millionen US-Dollar im dritten Quartal 2024.

Positive
  • Raising full year outlook above May guidance
  • Hawaii container volume increased 2.6% due to higher general demand
  • SSAT joint venture contribution increased significantly to $7.3 million from $1.2 million YoY
  • Company executed share repurchase of approximately 0.9 million shares in Q2
Negative
  • Net income decreased 16.3% to $94.7 million from $113.2 million YoY
  • China container volume declined 14.6% due to trade uncertainties
  • Consolidated revenue decreased 2% to $830.5 million from $847.4 million YoY
  • Expecting meaningfully lower Q3 2025 operating income compared to Q3 2024

Insights

Matson reports mixed Q2 with $94.7M net income, raising guidance despite China tariff challenges and expecting muted peak season.

Matson delivered Q2 2025 earnings of $2.92 per share, down from $3.31 in Q2 2024, with net income declining to $94.7 million from $113.2 million year-over-year. Despite this 11.8% earnings decrease, management raised their full-year outlook, suggesting underlying operational strength amid challenging conditions.

The company's performance reveals a complex operating environment shaped by tariff volatility between the U.S. and China. Their China service container volume fell 14.6%, demonstrating how geopolitical trade tensions directly impact shipping demand. However, Matson displayed adaptability by successfully shifting operations to serve customers relocating production to other Asian countries.

Domestic performance showed resilience with Hawaii container volume increasing 2.6% and Alaska up 0.9%, though Guam decreased 2.2%. The SSAT terminal joint venture was notably strong, contributing $7.3 million (up $6.1 million year-over-year) driven by higher lift volume.

Management's guidance is particularly telling - they expect Q3 operating income to be "meaningfully lower" than the $226.9 million achieved last year, citing lower China freight rates and volume plus expectations for a "muted peak season." This suggests broader economic caution despite their improved full-year outlook.

The capital expenditure plan remains substantial with approximately $305 million allocated to new vessel construction, demonstrating continued commitment to fleet renewal despite near-term headwinds. The company's share repurchase of approximately 0.9 million shares during Q2 signals management's confidence in long-term fundamentals despite current volatility.

  • 2Q25 EPS of $2.92 versus $3.31 in 2Q24
  • 2Q25 Net Income of $94.7 million versus $113.2 million in 2Q24
  • 2Q25 Consolidated Operating income of $113.0 million versus $124.6 million in 2Q24
  • 2Q25 EBITDA of $163.6 million versus $171.5 million in 2Q24
  • Repurchased approximately 0.9 million shares in 2Q25
  • Raising full year outlook

HONOLULU, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. ("Matson" or the "Company") (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, today reported net income of $94.7 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.  Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $113.2 million, or $3.31 per diluted share.  Consolidated revenue for the second quarter 2025 was $830.5 million compared with $847.4 million for the second quarter 2024.

Matt Cox, Matson's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our second quarter financial performance exceeded our expectations amid the challenges of market uncertainty and volatility arising from tariffs and global trade.  In Ocean Transportation, our operating income was lower year-over-year primarily due to lower year-over-year volume in our China service.  At the onset of tariffs in April, our China service experienced significantly lower year-over-year freight demand, but starting in mid-May our Transpacific services saw a rebound in demand after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary reduced level of tariffs.  During the second quarter, we also moved with our customers as they shifted production throughout Asia in response to the tariffs, which resulted in higher container volume levels outside of China than the levels achieved in the first quarter."

Mr. Cox added, "In our domestic tradelanes, we saw higher year-over-year volume in Hawaii and Alaska and lower year-over-year volume in Guam.  In Logistics, our operating income was lower year-over-year primarily due to a lower contribution from transportation brokerage."

"Looking ahead, we expect uncertainty regarding tariffs and global trade, regulatory measures, the trajectory of the U.S. economy and other geopolitical factors to continue.  Assuming these factors do not materially change from current conditions, for the full year, we expect Ocean Transportation operating income to be higher than the guidance we provided in early May, but moderately lower than the level achieved in the prior year.  We also expect Logistics full year operating income to be comparable to the level achieved in the prior year.  For the third quarter 2025, we expect Ocean Transportation operating income to be meaningfully lower than the $226.9 million achieved in the third quarter 2024 primarily due to lower year-over-year freight rates and volume in our China service compared to the elevated demand levels achieved in the third quarter last year and our expectation of a muted peak season this year.  For Logistics, in the third quarter 2025, we expect operating income to be comparable to the level achieved in the same period last year."

Second Quarter 2025 Discussion and Outlook for 2025

Ocean Transportation:  The Company's container volume in the Hawaii service in the second quarter 2025 was 2.6 percent higher year-over-year.  The increase was primarily due to higher general demand.  The Hawaii economy remains stable supported by strong construction activity, but faces potential headwinds from slowing tourism, increasing unemployment, and high inflation and interest rates.  The Company expects volume in 2025 to be modestly higher than the level achieved in 2024, reflecting modest economic growth in Hawaii and stable market share.

In China, the Company's container volume in the second quarter 2025 decreased 14.6 percent year-over-year primarily due to the challenges of market uncertainty and volatility from tariffs and global trade.  Freight rates in the second quarter 2025 were modestly higher than the levels achieved in the same period last year.  At the onset of tariffs in April, the Company experienced significantly lower year-over-year freight demand, but starting in mid-May saw a rebound in demand after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary reduced level of tariffs.  During the second quarter, the Company also moved with its customers as they shifted production throughout Asia in response to the tariffs, which resulted in higher container volume levels outside of China than the levels achieved in the first quarter.  For the third quarter 2025, the Company expects lower year-over-year freight rates and volume compared to the elevated demand levels achieved in the third quarter last year and the Company's expectation of a muted peak season this year.  Assuming tariffs and global trade, regulatory measures, the trajectory of the U.S. economy and other geopolitical factors do not materially change from current conditions, the Company expects, for full year 2025, average freight rates and volume to be lower year-over-year.

In Guam, the Company's container volume in the second quarter 2025 decreased 2.2 percent year-over-year.  In the near term, the Company expects Guam's economy to remain stable with a slow recovery in tourism, a low unemployment rate, and some increase in construction activity.  For 2025, the Company expects volume to be modestly lower than the level achieved last year.

In Alaska, the Company's container volume for the second quarter 2025 increased 0.9 percent year-over-year.  The increase was primarily due to higher AAX volume, partially offset by two fewer northbound sailings compared to the year ago period.  In the near term, the Company expects continued economic growth in Alaska supported by a low unemployment rate, jobs growth and continued oil and gas exploration and production activity.  For 2025, the Company expects volume to be modestly higher than the level achieved last year.

The contribution in the second quarter 2025 from the Company's SSAT joint venture investment was $7.3 million, or $6.1 million higher than second quarter 2024.  The increase was primarily due to higher lift volume.  For 2025, the Company expects the contribution from SSAT to be modestly higher than the $17.4 million achieved last year without taking into account the $18.4 million impairment charge at SSAT during the fourth quarter 2024.

In addition to the outlook trends noted above, the Company expects uncertainty regarding tariffs and global trade, regulatory measures, the trajectory of the U.S. economy and other geopolitical factors to continue.  Assuming these factors do not materially change from current conditions, the Company expects Ocean Transportation operating income for the full year to be higher than the guidance provided in early May, but moderately lower than the level achieved in the prior year.  For the third quarter 2025, the Company expects Ocean Transportation operating income to be meaningfully lower than the level achieved in the same period last year primarily due to lower year-over-year freight rates and volume in the China service compared to the elevated demand levels achieved in the third quarter last year and the Company's expectation of a muted peak season this year.

Logistics:  In the second quarter 2025, operating income for the Company's Logistics segment was $14.4 million, or $1.2 million lower compared to the level achieved in the second quarter 2024.  The decrease was primarily due to a lower contribution from transportation brokerage.  For the third quarter 2025, the Company expects Logistics operating income to be comparable to the $15.4 million achieved in the third quarter 2024.  For full year 2025, the Company expects Logistics operating income to be comparable to the level achieved in the prior year.

Consolidated Operating Income:  For the third quarter 2025, the Company expects consolidated operating income to be meaningfully lower than the $242.3 million achieved in the third quarter 2024.  For full year 2025, the Company expects consolidated operating income to be higher than the guidance provided in early May, but moderately lower than the $551.3 million achieved in 2024.

Depreciation and Amortization:  For full year 2025, the Company expects depreciation and amortization expense to be approximately $200 million, inclusive of dry-docking amortization of approximately $26 million.

Interest Income:  The Company expects interest income for the full year 2025 to be approximately $31 million.  In the second quarter 2024, the Company's interest income of $18.8 million included $10.2 million in interest income earned on the federal tax refund related to the Company's 2021 federal tax return.

Interest Expense:  The Company expects interest expense for the full year 2025 to be approximately $7 million.

Other Income (Expense):  The Company expects full year 2025 other income (expense) to be approximately $9 million in income, which is attributable to the amortization of certain components of net periodic benefit costs or gains related to the Company's pension and post-retirement plans.

Income Taxes:  In the second quarter 2025, the Company's effective tax rate was 22.2 percent.  For the full year 2025, the Company expects its effective tax rate to be approximately 22.0 percent.

Capital and Vessel Dry-docking Expenditures:  For the second quarter 2025, the Company made capital expenditure payments excluding new vessel construction expenditures of $48.9 million, new vessel construction expenditures (including capitalized interest and owner's items) of $37.4 million, and dry-docking payments of $13.4 million.  For the full year 2025, the Company expects to make other capital expenditure payments, including maintenance capital expenditures, of approximately $100 to $120 million, new vessel construction expenditures (including capitalized interest and owner's items) of approximately $305 million, and dry-docking payments of approximately $40 million.

Results By Segment

Ocean Transportation — Three months ended June 30, 2025 compared with 2024
















Three Months Ended June 30, 


(Dollars in millions)


2025


2024


Change


Ocean Transportation revenue


$

675.6


$

689.9


$

(14.3)


(2.1)

%

Operating costs and expenses



(577.0)



(580.9)



3.9


(0.7)

%

Operating income


$

98.6


$

109.0


$

(10.4)


(9.5)

%

Operating income margin



14.6

%


15.8

%



















Volume (Forty-foot equivalent units (FEU)) (1)













Hawaii containers



36,000



35,100



900


2.6

%

Alaska containers



21,700



21,500



200


0.9

%

China containers (2)



32,300



37,800



(5,500)


(14.6)

%

Guam containers



4,500



4,600



(100)


(2.2)

%

Other containers (3)



4,400



4,400




%






(1)

Approximate volume included for the period are based on the voyage departure date, but revenue and operating income are adjusted to reflect the percentage of revenue and operating income earned during the reporting period for voyages in transit at the end of each reporting period.

(2)

Includes containers transshipped from other Asia origins.

(3)

Includes containers from services in various islands in Micronesia and the South Pacific, and Okinawa, Japan.

Ocean Transportation revenue decreased $14.3 million, or 2.1 percent, during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared with the three months ended June 30, 2024.  The decrease was primarily due to lower volume in China, partially offset by higher freight rates in China.

On a year-over-year FEU basis, Hawaii container volume increased 2.6 percent primarily due to higher general demand; Alaska volume increased 0.9 percent primarily due to higher AAX volume, partially offset by two fewer northbound sailings compared to the year ago period; China volume was 14.6 percent lower primarily due to the challenges of market uncertainty and volatility from tariffs and global trade; Guam volume decreased 2.2 percent; and Other containers volume was flat.

Ocean Transportation operating income decreased $10.4 million, or 9.5 percent, during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared with the three months ended June 30, 2024.  The decrease was primarily due to lower volume in China, partially offset by higher freight rates in China and the timing of fuel-related surcharge collections.

The Company's SSAT terminal joint venture investment contributed $7.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a contribution of $1.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024.  The increase was primarily driven by higher lift volume.

Ocean Transportation — Six months ended June 30, 2025 compared with 2024
















Six Months Ended June 30, 


(Dollars in millions)


2025


2024


Change


Ocean Transportation revenue


$

1,313.0


$

1,268.9


$

44.1


3.5

%

Operating costs and expenses



(1,140.8)



(1,132.3)



(8.5)


0.8

%

Operating income


$

172.2


$

136.6


$

35.6


26.1

%

Operating income margin



13.1

%


10.8

%



















Volume (Forty-foot equivalent units (FEU)) (1)













Hawaii containers



71,700



69,700



2,000


2.9

%

Alaska containers



41,400



40,300



1,100


2.7

%

China containers (2)



60,800



66,700



(5,900)


(8.8)

%

Guam containers



8,700



9,500



(800)


(8.4)

%

Other containers (3)



7,800



8,000



(200)


(2.5)

%






(1)

Approximate volume included for the period are based on the voyage departure date, but revenue and operating income are adjusted to reflect the percentage of revenue and operating income earned during the reporting period for voyages in transit at the end of each reporting period.

(2)

Includes containers transshipped from other Asia origins.

(3)

Includes containers from services in various islands in Micronesia and the South Pacific, and Okinawa, Japan.

Ocean Transportation revenue increased $44.1 million, or 3.5 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The increase was primarily due to higher freight rates in China and Hawaii, partially offset by lower volume in China.

On a year-over-year FEU basis, Hawaii container volume increased 2.9 percent primarily due to the dry-docking of a competitor's vessel in the first half of 2025; Alaska volume increased 2.7 percent due to higher AAX volume and retail-related demand, partially offset by three fewer northbound sailings compared to the year ago period; China volume decreased 8.8 percent due to the challenges of market uncertainty and volatility from tariffs and global trade; Guam volume decreased 8.4 percent primarily due to lower demand from retail and food and beverage segments; and Other containers volume decreased 2.5 percent.

Ocean Transportation operating income increased $35.6 million, or 26.1 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The increase was primarily due to higher freight rates in China and the domestic tradelanes, the timing of fuel-related surcharge collections, and a higher contribution from SSAT, primarily offset by lower volume in China and higher operating overhead costs and direct cargo expense.

The Company's SSAT terminal joint venture investment contributed $13.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a contribution of $1.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The increase was primarily driven by higher lift volume.

Logistics — Three months ended June 30, 2025 compared with 2024
















Three Months Ended June 30, 


(Dollars in millions)


2025


2024


Change


Logistics revenue


$

154.9


$

157.5


$

(2.6)


(1.7)

%

Operating costs and expenses



(140.5)



(141.9)



1.4


(1.0)

%

Operating income


$

14.4


$

15.6


$

(1.2)


(7.7)

%

Operating income margin



9.3

%


9.9

%






Logistics revenue decreased $2.6 million, or 1.7 percent, during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared with the three months ended June 30, 2024.  The decrease was primarily due to lower revenue in transportation brokerage.

Logistics operating income decreased $1.2 million, or 7.7 percent, during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared with the three months ended June 30, 2024.  The decrease was primarily due to a lower contribution from transportation brokerage.

Logistics — Six months ended June 30, 2025 compared with 2024
















Six Months Ended June 30, 


(Dollars in millions)


2025


2024


Change


Logistics revenue


$

299.5


$

300.6


$

(1.1)


(0.4)

%

Operating costs and expenses



(276.6)



(275.7)



(0.9)


0.3

%

Operating income


$

22.9


$

24.9


$

(2.0)


(8.0)

%

Operating income margin



7.6

%


8.3

%






Logistics revenue decreased $1.1 million, or 0.4 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The decrease was primarily due to lower revenue in transportation brokerage.

Logistics operating income decreased $2.0 million, or 8.0 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The decrease was primarily due to a lower contribution from transportation brokerage and freight forwarding.

Liquidity, Cash Flows and Capital Allocation

Matson's Cash and Cash Equivalents decreased by $207.7 million from $266.8 million at December 31, 2024 to $59.1 million at June 30, 2025.  As of June 30, 2025, there was $656.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and investments in fixed-rate U.S. Treasuries in the Capital Construction Fund.  Matson generated net cash from operating activities of $194.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $344.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The year-over-year decline in net cash from operating activities is due primarily to the receipt of a federal tax refund of $118.6 million in second quarter 2024 related to the Company's 2021 federal tax return, as reflected in prepaid expenses and other assets.  Capital expenditures (including capitalized vessel construction expenditures) totaled $175.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $125.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.  Total debt decreased by $19.9 million during the six months to $381.0 million as of June 30, 2025, of which $341.3 million was classified as long-term debt.1  As of June 30, 2025, Matson had available borrowings under its revolving credit facility of $643.9 million.

During the second quarter 2025, Matson repurchased approximately 0.9 million shares for a total cost of $93.7 million.2  As of the end of the second quarter 2025, there were approximately 2.5 million shares remaining in the Company's share repurchase program.  Matson's Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per share payable on September 4, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 7, 2025.

1 Total debt is presented before any reduction for deferred loan fees as required by GAAP.

2 Includes stock repurchased during the quarter but not settled and taxes on share repurchases that will be paid after the quarter end.

Teleconference and Webcast

A conference call is scheduled on July 31, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET when Matt Cox, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Joel Wine, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Matson's second quarter results.



Date of Conference Call:

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Scheduled Time:

4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. HT

The conference call will be broadcast live along with an additional slide presentation on the Company's website at www.matson.com, under Investors. 

Participants may register for the conference call at:

https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI00f9cf3afee04f7ead88d73c11e09bd5

Registered participants will receive the conference call dial-in number and a unique PIN code to access the live event.  While not required, it is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the event starting time.  A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the event by accessing the webcast link at www.matson.com, under Investors.

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 transshipment of 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, asset-light 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.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

This press release, the Form 8-K and the information to be discussed in the conference call include non-GAAP measures.  While Matson reports financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company also considers other non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance, make day-to-day operating decisions, help investors understand our ability to incur and service debt and to make capital expenditures, and to understand period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportional positive or negative impact on results in any particular period.  These non-GAAP measures include, but are not limited to, Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA").

Forward-Looking Statements 

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation those statements regarding outlook; operating income; depreciation and amortization, including dry-docking amortization; interest income; interest expense; other income (expense); tax rate; capital and vessel dry-docking expenditures; volume and freight rates; geopolitical factors; tariffs and global trade; regulatory measures; trajectory of the U.S. economy; expansion of transshipment capabilities; shifts in customers' manufacturing locations; a muted peak season; economic growth and drivers in Hawaii, Alaska and Guam; interest rates; tourism levels; unemployment rates; construction activity; jobs growth; inflation; oil and gas exploration and production activity; market share; contribution from SSAT; vessel transit and connection times; refleeting initiatives; timing and amount of cash contributions into the Capital Construction Fund; timing and amount of milestone payments and related costs; and the timing, manner and volume of repurchases of common stock pursuant to the repurchase program.  These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties relating to repeal, invalidation, substantial amendment or waiver of the Jones Act or changes in its application, or the Company were determined not to be a United States citizen under the Jones Act; changes in macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical developments, or governmental policies; our ability to offer a differentiated service in China for which customers are willing to pay a significant premium; new or increased competition; our relationship with customers and vendors and changes in related agreements; fuel prices, our ability to collect fuel-related surcharges and/or the cost or limited availability of required fuels; evolving regulations and stakeholder expectations related to sustainability matters; timely or successful completion of fleet upgrade initiatives; the Company's vessel construction agreements with Philly Shipyard; the occurrence of weather, natural disasters, maritime accidents, spill events and other physical and operating risks; transitional and other risks arising from climate change; actual or threatened health epidemics, outbreaks of disease, pandemics or other major health crises; significant operating agreements and leases that may not be renewed/replaced on favorable or acceptable terms; any unexpected dry-docking or repair costs; joint venture relationships; conducting business in foreign shipping markets, including the imposition of tariffs or a change in international trade policies; any delays or cost overruns related to the modernization of terminals; war, actual or threatened terrorist attacks, efforts to combat terrorism and other acts of violence; consummating and integrating acquisitions; work stoppages or other labor disruptions caused by our unionized workers and other workers or their unions in related industries; loss of key personnel or failure to adequately manage human capital; the use of our information technology and communication systems and cybersecurity attacks; changes in our credit profile, disruptions of the credit markets, changes in interest rates and our future financial performance; our ability to access the debt capital markets; continuation of the Title XI and CCF programs; costs to comply with and liability related to numerous safety, environmental, and other laws and regulations; and disputes, legal and other proceedings and government inquiries or investigations.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  This release should be read in conjunction with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and our other filings with the SEC through the date of this release, which identify important factors that could affect the forward-looking statements in this release.  We do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

 

MATSON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



June 30, 


June 30, 

(In millions, except per share amounts)


2025


2024


2025


2024

Operating Revenue:













Ocean Transportation


$

675.6


$

689.9


$

1,313.0


$

1,268.9

Logistics



154.9



157.5



299.5



300.6

Total Operating Revenue



830.5



847.4



1,612.5



1,569.5














Costs and Expenses:













Operating costs



(650.4)



(646.9)



(1,281.5)



(1,259.1)

Income from SSAT



7.3



1.2



13.9



1.6

General and administrative



(74.4)



(77.1)



(149.8)



(150.5)

Total Costs and Expenses



(717.5)



(722.8)



(1,417.4)



(1,408.0)














Operating Income



113.0



124.6



195.1



161.5

Interest income



8.0



18.8



17.4



27.6

Interest expense



(1.7)



(2.1)



(3.4)



(4.3)

Other income (expense), net



2.4



1.8



4.8



3.6

Income before Taxes



121.7



143.1



213.9



188.4

Income taxes



(27.0)



(29.9)



(46.9)



(39.1)

Net Income


$

94.7


$

113.2


$

167.0


$

149.3














Basic Earnings Per Share


$

2.95


$

3.34


$

5.14


$

4.38

Diluted Earnings Per Share


$

2.92


$

3.31


$

5.09


$

4.33














Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:













Basic



32.1



33.9



32.5



34.1

Diluted



32.4



34.2



32.8



34.5

 

MATSON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)




June 30, 


December 31, 

(In millions)


2025


2024

ASSETS







Current Assets:







Cash and cash equivalents


$

59.1


$

266.8

Other current assets



365.4



342.8

Total current assets



424.5



609.6

Long-term Assets:







Investment in SSAT



98.3



84.1

Property and equipment, net



2,359.7



2,260.9

Goodwill



327.8



327.8

Intangible assets, net



152.9



159.4

Capital Construction Fund



656.7



642.6

Other long-term assets



462.2



511.0

Total long-term assets



4,057.6



3,985.8

Total assets


$

4,482.1


$

4,595.4








LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY







Current Liabilities:







Current portion of debt


$

39.7


$

39.7

Other current liabilities



507.2



520.7

Total current liabilities



546.9



560.4

Long-term Liabilities:







Long-term debt, net of deferred loan fees



331.5



350.8

Deferred income taxes



693.8



693.4

Other long-term liabilities



291.9



338.8

Total long-term liabilities



1,317.2



1,383.0








Total shareholders' equity



2,618.0



2,652.0

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity


$

4,482.1


$

4,595.4

 

MATSON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)




Six Months Ended June 30, 


(In millions)


2025


2024


Cash Flows From Operating Activities:








Net income


$

167.0


$

149.3


Reconciling adjustments:








Depreciation and amortization



81.8



75.5


Amortization of operating lease right of use assets



66.9



68.1


Deferred income taxes



0.3



7.5


Share-based compensation expense



11.7



12.0


Income from SSAT



(13.9)



(1.6)


Distributions from SSAT





14.0


Other



(4.7)



(5.6)


Changes in assets and liabilities:








Accounts receivable, net



(19.7)



(28.9)


Deferred dry-docking payments



(23.8)



(17.3)


Deferred dry-docking amortization



13.6



13.7


Prepaid expenses and other assets



(10.6)



114.6


Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities



(3.0)



17.4


Operating lease assets and liabilities, net



(67.8)



(69.0)


Other long-term liabilities



(3.2)



(5.2)


Net cash provided by operating activities



194.6



344.5










Cash Flows From Investing Activities:








Vessel construction expenditures



(104.1)



(38.2)


Capital expenditures (excluding vessel construction expenditures)



(71.4)



(86.9)


Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment, net



0.5



3.2


Cash and interest deposited into the Capital Construction Fund



(109.1)



(45.0)


Withdrawals from Capital Construction Fund



100.7



35.8


Net cash used in investing activities



(183.4)



(131.1)










Cash Flows From Financing Activities:








Repayments of debt



(19.9)



(19.9)


Dividends paid



(22.3)



(22.1)


Repurchase of Matson common stock



(160.4)



(120.1)


Tax withholding related to net share settlements of restricted stock units



(16.3)



(17.0)


Net cash used in financing activities



(218.9)



(179.1)










Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash



(207.7)



34.3


Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, Beginning of the Period



266.8



136.3


Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, End of the Period


$

59.1


$

170.6










Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of the Period:








Cash and Cash Equivalents


$

59.1


$

168.2


Restricted Cash





2.4


Total Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, End of the Period


$

59.1


$

170.6










Supplemental Cash Flow Information:








Interest paid, net of capitalized interest


$

2.7


$

3.5


Income tax payments (refunds), net


$

40.7


$

(114.3)










Non-cash Information:








Capital expenditures included in accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities


$

4.0


$

15.3


Accrued dividends


$

11.4


$

11.4


 

MATSON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Net Income to EBITDA Reconciliations

(Unaudited)





Three Months Ended







June 30, 


Last Twelve

(In millions)



2025


2024


Change


Months

Net Income



$

94.7


$

113.2


$

(18.5)


$

494.1

Subtract:

Interest income



(8.0)



(18.8)



10.8



(38.1)

Add:

Interest expense



1.7



2.1



(0.4)



6.6

Add:

Income taxes



27.0



29.9



(2.9)



130.8

Add:

Depreciation and amortization



41.2



38.2



3.0



159.4

Add:

Dry-dock amortization



7.0



6.9



0.1



27.1

EBITDA (1)



$

163.6


$

171.5


$

(7.9)


$

779.9

 


















Six Months Ended







June 30, 




(In millions)



2025


2024


Change




Net Income



$

167.0


$

149.3


$

17.7




Subtract:

Interest income



(17.4)



(27.6)



10.2




Add:

Interest expense



3.4



4.3



(0.9)




Add:

Income taxes



46.9



39.1



7.8




Add:

Depreciation and amortization



81.8



75.5



6.3




Add:

Dry-dock amortization



13.6



13.7



(0.1)




EBITDA (1)



$

295.3


$

254.3


$

41.0









(1)

EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (including deferred dry-docking amortization).  EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (as determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indicator of our operating performance, or to cash flows from operating activities (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of liquidity.  Our calculation of EBITDA may not be comparable to EBITDA as calculated by other companies, nor is this calculation identical to the EBITDA used by our lenders to determine financial covenant compliance.

 

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FAQ

What were Matson's (MATX) key financial results for Q2 2025?

Matson reported net income of $94.7 million ($2.92 per share), down from $113.2 million in Q2 2024, with consolidated revenue of $830.5 million, down from $847.4 million year-over-year.

How did Matson's China container volume perform in Q2 2025?

Matson's China container volume decreased 14.6% year-over-year due to market uncertainty and volatility from tariffs and global trade issues.

What is Matson's outlook for Q3 and full year 2025?

Matson expects Q3 2025 operating income to be meaningfully lower than Q3 2024's $226.9 million, but raised its full-year outlook above May guidance, though still expecting moderately lower results than 2024.

How did Matson's Hawaii business perform in Q2 2025?

Matson's Hawaii container volume increased 2.6% year-over-year due to higher general demand, with the Hawaii economy remaining stable supported by strong construction activity.

What was SSAT joint venture's contribution to Matson in Q2 2025?

SSAT joint venture contributed $7.3 million, which was $6.1 million higher than Q2 2024, primarily due to higher lift volume.
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