Matson stock gains 1.31 percent as Q2 EPS beats estimates
Published on 09/25/2026 at 06:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Matson stock (MATX) gained 1.31 percent to USD 224.82 on the NYSE on September 24, 2026, while the companys second-quarter revenue reached USD 969.40 million. The result exceeded the USD 893.91 million consensus estimate cited by MarketBeat.
Q2 income reaches USD 158.9 million
Matsons consolidated operating income rose by USD 45.9 million year over year to USD 158.9 million in Q2 2026, according to the earnings-call transcript published by Yahoo Finance. Ocean transportation contributed USD 45.4 million of the year-over-year increase, while logistics added USD 0.5 million.
Net income reached USD 129.4 million in the quarter, up 36.6 percent from the year-ago period. Diluted EPS increased 46.2 percent year over year to USD 4.27, giving Matson a second quantified improvement beyond the revenue comparison.
EPS beats consensus by USD 0.48
MarketBeat reported Q2 EPS of USD 4.27 against a USD 3.79 consensus estimate, a USD 0.48 beat. The same report said revenue grew 16.7 percent year over year, showing that the earnings gain came with broader top-line expansion.
Matson also increased its quarterly dividend to USD 0.38 per share from USD 0.36, according to MarketBeat. That change lifts the annualized payout to USD 1.52 per share, although the companys operating performance remains the central earnings signal.
Stock remains below yearly high
Matson stock stood at USD 224.82 on the NYSE on September 24, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 86.97 to USD 240.87. Its market capitalization was USD 6,803,795,106 on the same date, placing the latest price USD 16.05 below the yearly high.
Matson market snapshot
- Company: Matson, Inc.
- Ticker: MATX
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price as of September 24, 2026: USD 224.82
- Market capitalization: USD 6,803,795,106 as of September 24, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 86.97-240.87
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Marine Shipping
