Matsons

MATX

Market cap $6.77B

Does Matson (MATX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Expects 2Q26 consolidated operating income to be $153.0 to $160.0 million Expects 2Q26 net income and diluted EPS to be $124.8 to $130.3 million and $4.12 to $4.30, respectively Year-over-year increase in consolidated operating income driven primarily by higher contribution from China service Repurchased approximately 0.3 million shares in 2Q26 Announces second quarter earnings call date on August 3, 2026 HONOLULU, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. ("Matson" or the "Company") (NYSE: MATX) today announces preliminary second quarter financial results, provides a business update and announces that its second quarter earnings call will be held on August 3, 2026. Matt Cox, Matson's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Matson had a strong second quarter with momentum in our China service carrying over from the post-Lunar New Year period.

HONOLULU, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which provides an overview of the company's programs and initiatives focused on upholding high ethical standards, reducing environmental impact, and supporting its employees and communities. A downloadable copy of Matson's 2025 Sustainability Report is available on the company's website at: https://www.matson.com/sustainability.html About Matson Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.

Matson (MATX) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Thirteen companies in my database (including 7 banks) announced dividend increases. JPMorgan Chase stands out with a 10% dividend hike, an A+ safety grade, and a new $50B buyback, and trades only 3.35% above fair value. Matson is the week's high-quality non-bank, boasting a 7.34 quality score, 9.4 safety score, and a conservative 10% payout ratio.

WLY, AZZ and MATX raised dividends as market volatility, inflation concerns and rate-hike expectations drive investors toward income-focused stocks.

HONOLULU, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.38 per common share. The dividend represents a two-cent, or 5.6%, increase over the previous quarter's dividend and will be paid on September 3, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 6, 2026.

Matson earns a buy rating due to its niche Pacific routes, premium China service, and resilient earnings profile versus commodity shippers. MATX's expedited China service is positioned for growth as e-commerce and US-China trade flows demand speed and reliability beyond generic ocean shipping. The balance sheet and Capital Construction Fund fully cover upcoming vessel payments, making the current $550–$570 million capex cycle manageable.

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