Matson (NYSE:MATX) Reaches New 52-Week High Following Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX)’s share price hit a new 52-week high on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock traded as high as $177.51 and last traded at $170.7090, with a volume of 64387 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $166.99.

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

Matson Dividend Announcement

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

Matson News Roundup

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 Analyst Weigh In

MATX has been the subject of several recent research reports. Stephens boosted their price objective on Matson from $190.00 to $213.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $167.00 price target on shares of Matson in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Matson in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Matson has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $156.25.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Matson

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in Matson by 8.3% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 41,346 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $5,300,000 after buying an additional 3,155 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in Matson by 4.6% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 19,511 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $2,501,000 after acquiring an additional 863 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC grew its holdings in Matson by 7.1% in the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 102,629 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $13,154,000 after purchasing an additional 6,778 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Matson during the first quarter valued at approximately $78,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its stake in shares of Matson by 11.3% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 24,459 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $3,135,000 after purchasing an additional 2,492 shares in the last quarter. 84.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Matson Stock Up 2.0%

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

Matson Company Profile

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.