Matson Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Matson is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.79% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 4th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 7th May, 2026.
Key information
0.8%
Dividend yield
5.7%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.5% |
| Future Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | 7.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | 04 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 07 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 10% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 10
MATX: Elevated Profit Assumptions And Buybacks Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Matson from $115 to $217, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are consistent with the recent bullish initiation from JPMorgan and similar Street research. Analyst Commentary While the higher fair value estimate aligns with recent bullish work from JPMorgan, not all research is leaning in the same direction.
Narrative Update • Apr 24
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By New Cargo Security Program
Analysts kept their $217 price target on Matson broadly in line with prior views, citing only small tweaks to long term assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as they refreshed their models. What's in the News Matson plans to launch a new cargo security program in the second quarter of 2026 in partnership with BNSF Railway and War-Lok, adding two layers of protection to most international intermodal cargo at no added cost to customers (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 09
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Execution And Buyback Support
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Matson from $213 to $217, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E, following recent Street research that included a $23 increase in the price target at Stephens. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted a more constructive tone around Matson, with the updated fair value estimate aligning with bullish price target revisions.
Narrative Update • Mar 26
MATX: Truckload Spot Rate Strength Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Matson by as much as $23, citing improving transport indicators such as stronger truckload spot rates, even as broader freight metrics remain muted. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a split view on Matson, with bullish analysts lifting price targets and pointing to improving transport indicators, while more cautious voices focus on the still-muted backdrop in freight and manufacturing data.Narrative Update • Mar 09
MATX: Muted Freight Cycle And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their price target on Matson by $23, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value at $213, modestly lower discount and profit margin inputs, and slightly higher expectations for revenue growth and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price targets as aligning with updated fair value assumptions, with the latest move to $213 reflecting more confidence in the earnings power that could support current and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Feb 22
MATX: Muted Transport Cycle Will Support Margins And Share Repurchase Upside
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Matson has increased from $178.50 to $190.00. Analysts attribute this change to updated views on revenue growth, margins, and transport cycle trends highlighted in recent research as key drivers behind the shift.Narrative Update • Feb 08
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Buybacks And Freight Recovery
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Matson by up to US$23, citing improving freight indicators and a slightly refined outlook on revenue growth, profitability, and long term price-to-earnings ratio assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are signaling stronger conviction in Matson, with recent research pointing to a more constructive view on both the freight backdrop and the company’s positioning within it.Seeking Alpha • Feb 05
Matson: From Mispricing To Mature Quality
Summary Matson remains a stable compounder, outperforming typical shipping peers due to its disciplined operations and strategic routes. Recent Q4 preliminary results were solid, but normalized EPS reveals lower real earning power after one-time tax adjustments. The market now fully prices MATX's quality, reducing upside asymmetry and making the stock less attractive for new purchases. I recommend holding MATX, trimming profits if entry was low, while maintaining a core position for its stability and capital returns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jan 25
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Buybacks And Margin Improvements
Narrative Update on Matson The analyst price target for Matson has moved from US$180 to US$213. Analysts point to updated assumptions for modest revenue growth, a higher profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple, along with recent Street research that highlights changing conditions across transport markets.Analysis Article • Jan 22
Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) Shares Fly 26% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Despite an already strong run, Matson, Inc. ( NYSE:MATX ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the last...Narrative Update • Jan 10
MATX: Higher Fair Value Assumptions Will Support Future Freight Cycle Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Matson to about $178.50 from $144.00, citing a higher price target backdrop and updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed backdrop for transport, with several freight indicators still soft even as certain pricing trends show signs of firming.Analysis Article • Jan 06
We Think Matson (NYSE:MATX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Dec 27
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Aggressive Share Repurchases
Analysts have nudged their price target on Matson slightly higher to approximately $180, based on a modestly richer forward earnings multiple offset by marginally softer growth and margin expectations. What's in the News Issued new guidance indicating fourth quarter 2025 consolidated operating income is expected to be approximately 30% below the 147.5 million dollars generated in fourth quarter 2024, with full year 2025 interest income projected at about 32 million dollars (company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 13
MATX: Share Repurchases Will Drive Attractive Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Matson Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from 160 dollars to 180 dollars per share, reflecting higher expected valuation multiples despite more conservative assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Completed a major share repurchase program, buying back 615,000 shares in the latest tranche and a total of about 35% of shares outstanding.Narrative Update • Nov 29
MATX: Share Buyback Momentum And Whale Detection Will Support Future Gains
Analysts have maintained Matson's price target at $144.00. They cite a stable outlook, driven by modest improvements in profit margin and a slight decrease in the company's expected future price-to-earnings ratio.Narrative Update • Nov 15
MATX: Share Buyback and Whale Protection Technology Will Drive Future Outperformance
Analysts have raised their price target for Matson from $135 to $144. They cite improved revenue growth projections and stronger profit margins as key factors in their revised outlook.Analysis Article • Nov 09
Matson, Inc.'s (NYSE:MATX) Shares Bounce 26% But Its Business Still Trails The Market
Matson, Inc. ( NYSE:MATX ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Narrative Update • Nov 01
MATX: Fair Value And Rising P/E Will Support Long-Term Stability
Analysts have revised their price target for Matson, maintaining a fair value estimate at $135.00. Recent updates reflect expectations for slower revenue growth and reduced profit margins, balanced by changes in the projected discount rate and future price-to-earnings ratio.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Vietnam Growth And Fleet Modernization Will Shape A Volatile Market
Analysts have raised their price target for Matson from $110 to $135, citing improved profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors driving the upward revision. What's in the News Completed the repurchase of 860,000 shares from April to June 2025, representing 2.63 percent for $92.73 million, as part of a broader buyback totaling 12,529,044 shares since June 2021 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 03
Vietnam Growth And Fleet Modernization Will Shape A Volatile Market
Analysts have lowered their price target for Matson from $115 to $110. They cite continued softness in freight rates and volumes, along with a more cautious outlook for the upcoming quarter.Narrative Update • Aug 30
Vietnam Growth And Fleet Modernization Will Shape A Volatile Market
Matson’s consensus price target has been revised down to $115 from $137.50 as analysts anticipate softer freight rates and volumes to weigh on near-term results, offsetting better-than-expected Q2 performance and prompting a more cautious outlook. Analyst Commentary Freight rates and volumes have softened further in July, pressuring near-term revenue outlook.Analysis Article • Aug 05
Matson (NYSE:MATX) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.36
Matson, Inc.'s ( NYSE:MATX ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.36 on 4th of...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Does Matson (NYSE:MATX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 18
Matson's (NYSE:MATX) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Matson, Inc.'s ( NYSE:MATX ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 4th of September to $0.36, with investors...Analysis Article • Jul 15
Why Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) Could Be Worth Watching
Matson, Inc. ( NYSE:MATX ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Jul 01
Matson (NYSE:MATX) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.36
Matson, Inc.'s ( NYSE:MATX ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 4th of September to $0.36, with investors...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Improved Earnings Required Before Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) Shares Find Their Feet
Matson, Inc.'s ( NYSE:MATX ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7x might make it look like a strong buy right now...Analysis Article • May 14
Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) Analysts Just Slashed This Year's Estimates
The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Matson, Inc. ( NYSE:MATX ), with the analysts making...Seeking Alpha • Apr 17
Matson: A Quasi-Monopoly On Sale
Summary Matson benefits from the Jones Act, creating a regulated monopoly on West Coast US, Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam shipping routes. The company has achieved strong financial performance with minimal debt, thanks to its prudent capital allocation and reliable service. Despite US-China trade tensions, Matson's protected routes and upcoming efficient vessels mitigate risks, with China contributing only 33% of volume. The Jones Act is crucial for Matson's business model, supporting US shipbuilding and the merchant maritime fleet and crews. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: MATX's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: MATX's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Matson Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (MATX) | 0.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Shipping) | 3.2% |
| Analyst forecast (MATX) (up to 3 years) | n/a |
Notable Dividend: MATX's dividend (0.79%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).
High Dividend: MATX's dividend (0.79%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (10.3%), MATX's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (21.8%), MATX's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 08:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Matson, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Sloan Bohlen | Goldman Sachs |
| Robert Cheek | Hyundai Motor Securities Co. Ltd. |
| Tomohiko Sano | J.P. Morgan |