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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 (MATX) reported strong Q4 2024 results with net income of $128.0 million ($3.80 EPS), up from $62.4 million ($1.78 EPS) in Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 delivered EPS of $13.93 with net income of $476.4 million and EBITDA of $738.9 million.
Q4 consolidated revenue reached $890.3 million, compared to $788.9 million in Q4 2023. The China service drove growth with significantly higher freight rates and a 7.2% volume increase. However, Hawaii volume declined 1.7%, and Guam saw a 10.0% decrease.
For 2025 outlook, Matson expects Q1 consolidated operating income to be meaningfully higher year-over-year. Full-year performance will largely depend on Red Sea trade normalization timing. If Red Sea disruptions resolve by mid-2025, operating income is expected to be moderately lower than 2024's $551.3 million. If disruptions persist through year-end, 2025 operating income could approach 2024 levels.
Matson (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has scheduled its fourth quarter 2024 financial results announcement for February 25, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET, featuring Chairman and CEO Matt Cox and Executive Vice President and CFO Joel Wine to discuss the quarterly results.
The conference call will include a slide presentation and will be broadcast live on the company's website at www.matson.com under the Investors section. Participants are encouraged to register for the call in advance and join 10 minutes before the start time. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the event through the company's website.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) has announced its participation in the upcoming Stifel 2025 Transportation & Logistics Conference in Miami, Florida on February 11, 2025. The company's Chairman and CEO, Matt Cox, will be attending the event.
For investors and interested parties, Matson will make the presentation slides accessible through their website www.matson.com under the Investors section on the day of the conference.
Matson (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter dividend of $0.34 per common share. The dividend will be distributed on March 6, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 6, 2025.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) announced its participation in the Stephens 2024 Annual Investment Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on November 20, 2024. Joel Wine, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present a company overview and engage in a Q&A session. The presentation slides will be accessible to the public on Matson's website (www.matson.com) under the Investors section on the day of the event.
Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, announced its third-quarter 2024 results with a net income of $199.1 million, or $5.89 per diluted share, up from $119.9 million, or $3.40 per diluted share, in Q3 2023. Consolidated revenue rose to $962.0 million from $827.5 million year-over-year. Operating income increased to $242.3 million from $132.1 million, and EBITDA reached $289.4 million, up from $175.1 million in the same period last year.
Matson repurchased 0.4 million shares and raised its full-year 2024 operating income outlook. The company highlighted strong performance in its Ocean Transportation and Logistics segments, driven by higher freight rates and demand in China.
Looking ahead, Matson expects Q4 2024 operating income to be meaningfully higher than the $75.3 million achieved in Q4 2023, with stable but moderated freight rates and steady performance in domestic tradelanes.
Matson (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has announced its fourth quarter dividend. The company's Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.34 per common share, which will be distributed on December 5, 2024. Shareholders must be on record by the close of business on November 7, 2024 to receive this payment.
Matson (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. A conference call is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day, where Matt Cox, Chairman and CEO, and Joel Wine, Executive VP and CFO, will discuss the company's third quarter results.
The conference call will be broadcast live along with an additional slide presentation on Matson's website. Participants can register for the call through a provided link. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the event on the company's website.
Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) has begun construction on the first of three new Aloha Class containerships at Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania. This $1 billion investment is part of Matson's long-term decarbonization strategy. The vessels, designed for Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express services, will be Jones Act-compliant and delivered in 2026 and 2027.
The new ships will feature dual fuel engines capable of operating on conventional marine fuels or liquefied natural gas (LNG), along with other green ship technology. With a capacity of 3,600 TEU and speeds exceeding 23 knots, these 854-foot vessels will replace three existing ships in Matson's fleet.
Matson aims to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas fleet emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The new ships will be named Makua, Malama, and Makena, continuing Matson's tradition of using Hawaiian names for its vessels.
Matson reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net income of $113.2 million ($3.31 per diluted share), up from $80.8 million in Q2 2023. Consolidated revenue increased to $847.4 million from $773.4 million year-over-year. The company's China service saw significantly higher freight rates, driving the increase in consolidated operating income. Matson expects elevated freight rates to continue during the traditional peak season. For Q3 2024, the company anticipates meaningfully higher operating income compared to Q3 2023's $132.1 million. Matson is raising its outlook for full year 2024 consolidated operating income. The company repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares in Q2 2024 and declared a cash dividend of $0.34 per share.