MATX Matson, Inc.
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Executive Summary
Matson reported Q4 2025 EPS of $4.60, up from $3.80 in Q4 2024, driven by improved performance in its China service due to higher freight rates and a more stable trade environment. However, full-year 2025 operating income declined 9.3% year-over-year, primarily due to weaker China service performance in the first three quarters. The company expects 1Q26 consolidated operating income to be lower than the prior year, but full-year 2026 operating income to approach 2025 levels.
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Actionable Insight
Traders should monitor the company's ability to achieve its 2026 guidance, particularly the recovery in its China service, which is critical to returning operating income to 2025 levels. The near-term outlook for 1Q26 is negative, which could pressure the stock in the short term.
Key Facts
- Q4 2025 EPS was $4.60, a 21.1% increase from $3.80 in Q4 2024.
- Full-year 2025 net income was $444.8 million, down 6.6% from $476.4 million in 2024.
- Consolidated revenue for Q4 2025 was $851.9 million, down 4.3% from $890.3 million in Q4 2024.
- Ocean Transportation operating income for full-year 2025 decreased 9.0% to $455.6 million.
- The company expects 1Q26 consolidated operating income to be lower than the $82.1 million achieved in 1Q25.
- For full-year 2026, the company expects consolidated operating income to approach the $499.8 million achieved in 2025.
Financial Impact
Q4 2025 EPS increased by $0.80 to $4.60, but full-year 2025 operating income decreased by 9.3% to $499.8 million.
Segment Breakdown
| Segment | Revenue | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Transportation | $2.7K | -2.6% |
| Logistics | $609.00 | -0.5% |
Risk Factors
- The company's China service, a key growth driver in Q4, faces ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainties.
- The company's guidance for 1Q26 is for lower operating income, which could disappoint investors if not offset by strong performance later in the year.
- High capital expenditures of $425 million expected in 2026 could strain cash flow.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 7 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-019116 |
| Document: matx-20260224x8k.htm | 0001104659-26-019116 |
| Document: matx-20260224xex99d2.htm | 0001104659-26-019116 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-019116-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-019116 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-019116-index.html | 0001104659-26-019116 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-019116.txt | 0001104659-26-019116 |
| CONTEXT: Previous Earnings (2026-02-24) | 0001104659-26-019116 |
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