Matson Inc (MATX)
NYSE:MATX
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
3.65Last Year’s EPS
2.92Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced notable near‑term headwinds with encouraging operational and financial strengths. Q1 results showed a material YoY decline in consolidated operating income and weakness in China and some domestic lanes, and Logistics and SSAT contributions were down. Offsetting these challenges, management raised the full‑year operating income outlook, pointed to a stronger post‑Lunar New Year recovery in China and Southeast Asia (e‑commerce and e‑goods demand), healthy cash generation, continued share repurchases, and a well‑funded newbuild program. The company expects a Q2 fuel‑related timing headwind but anticipates full recovery of fuel costs by year‑end and a return to more normal seasonality with stronger Q2/Q3 performance.Company Guidance
Raised Full-Year Outlook for Consolidated Operating Income
Company raised its full-year outlook and now expects consolidated operating income to modestly exceed the level achieved in 2025, driven primarily by strengthening freight demand in the China service post-Lunar New Year and expected continuation through peak season.
Q2 Consolidated Operating Income Guidance Up $20M Year‑over‑Year
Management expects consolidated operating income in the second quarter to be approximately $20 million higher than the prior year period despite a near-term fuel recovery lag factored into the guide.
Ocean Transportation Operating Income Outlook Improved
Ocean Transportation operating income is expected to be approximately $20 million higher than the $98.6 million achieved in 2025 (implying roughly +~20% vs that base), driven by China trade strength and higher yields on Shanghai sailings.
Post‑Lunar New Year Demand Upswing in China and Southeast Asia
Freight demand post‑Lunar New Year exceeded expectations — growth across e-commerce, e‑goods (notably data center servers/racks), garments, air‑to‑ocean conversions, and stronger feeder volumes from North/South Vietnam and Thailand; Thailand feeder (launched Dec 2025) exceeded volume expectations.
Strong Cash Generation and Capital Returns
Trailing twelve‑month operating cash flow of $552.1 million. Returned $333.8 million via dividends and share repurchases, completed ~$54.4 million of buybacks in Q1, and repurchased ~14.2 million shares (~32.7% of stock) since program start for ~$1.3 billion.
Balanced Capital Position for Newbuild Program
Cash & cash equivalents ~$100 million and capital construction fund ~$522 million covering ~93% of remaining milestone obligations; company expects full‑year new vessel construction milestone payments of ~$400 million and is in a strong funding position.
Maintaining Capital Discipline
Added 3 million shares to repurchase authorization (announced 04/23/2026) and reiterated intention to return excess cash to shareholders in absence of sizable growth investments.
Debt Reduction and Controlled CapEx
Total debt at end of Q1 was $351.1 million, down $10.1 million from end of 2025. Maintenance & other CapEx guidance unchanged at $150–$170 million for full‑year 2026.
MATX Earnings History
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MATX Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 04, 2026 | $170.50 | $186.89 | +9.62% |
Feb 24, 2026 | $166.66 | $169.72 | +1.83% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $97.34 | $108.99 | +11.97% |
Jul 31, 2025 | $105.65 | $106.96 | +1.24% |
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FAQ
When does Matson Inc (MATX) report earnings?
Matson Inc (MATX) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is MATX EPS forecast?
MATX EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 3.65.