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Matson (MATX) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date

Jul 30, 2026

After Close (Confirmed)

Period Ending

2026 (Q2)

Consensus EPS Forecast

3.72

Last Year’s EPS

2.92

Same Quarter Last Year

Analyst Consensus

Moderate Buy

Based on 1 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026

Earnings Call Date:May 04, 2026|

% Change Since:

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

Matson updated 2026 guidance calling for consolidated operating income to modestly exceed 2025 (Q1 consolidated was $61.4M, down $20.7M YoY) with Ocean Transportation expected to be roughly $20M higher than the $98.6M achieved in 2025 and Logistics to “approach” the $14.4M level from 2025; they expect Q2 consolidated operating income to be about $20M above last year despite a near-term negative lag from fuel surcharge timing, with full recovery of fuel costs by year-end (most recovery in Q3). Key financial assumptions include depreciation & amortization of about $210M (including ~$35M of drydocking amortization), interest income ≈ $16M, interest expense ≈ $6M, other income ≈ $7M, an effective tax rate ≈ 21%, and drydocking payments ≈ $45M. CapEx guidance is maintenance/other $150–170M and new-vessel milestone payments and related costs ≈ $400M (Q1 CCF payment ≈ $16M; expected milestone payments ≈ $213M in Q2, ~$34M in Q3 and ~$110M in Q4); cash & cash equivalents ≈ $100M and a capital construction fund ≈ $522M (covering ~93% of remaining milestones). Operational and volume notes driving the outlook: Q1 container volumes—China -9.5% YoY, Hawaii -5.6%, Alaska -2%, Guam flat—expect China volumes to be moderately higher for the full year and Q2 container volumes to be higher YoY; other metrics disclosed include TTM cash flow from operations $552.1M, capital returned $333.8M, maintenance CapEx $150.9M, share repurchases in Q1 ~400k shares for $54.4M (total ~14.2M shares repurchased since 2021 for ~$1.3B; 3M shares added to authorization on 04/23/2026), and total debt of $351.1M (down $10.1M from year-end).

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.

Matson (MATX) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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MATX Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 30, 2026	2026 (Q2)	3.72 / -	2.92	―	―	―
May 04, 2026	2026 (Q1)	1.61 / 1.85	2.18	-15.14% (-0.33)
Feb 24, 2026	2025 (Q4)	3.69 / 4.60	3.8	21.05% (+0.80)
Nov 04, 2025	2025 (Q3)	3.25 / 4.24	5.89	-28.01% (-1.65)
Jul 31, 2025	2025 (Q2)	2.06 / 2.92	3.31	-11.78% (-0.39)
May 05, 2025	2025 (Q1)	2.13 / 2.18	1.04	109.62% (+1.14)
Feb 25, 2025	2024 (Q4)	3.38 / 3.80	1.78	113.48% (+2.02)
Oct 30, 2024	2024 (Q3)	4.66 / 5.89	3.4	73.24% (+2.49)
Aug 01, 2024	2024 (Q2)	3.03 / 3.31	2.26	46.46% (+1.05)
Apr 30, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.04 / 1.04	0.94	10.64% (+0.10)

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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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