NYSE$MATX

Matson Inc. · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Matson's first quarter results were announced, showcasing a significant increase in earnings and revenue.

Matson reported a strong start to 2021, with significant increases in EPS, net income, and EBITDA compared to the first quarter of 2020. The company's performance was driven by strong demand in its China service and overall solid results in both Ocean Transportation and Logistics segments.

  • First quarter EPS reached $1.99, a significant increase from $0.09 in the first quarter of 2020.
  • Net income for the first quarter was $87.2 million, compared to $3.8 million in the same period last year.
  • EBITDA for the first quarter totaled $160.5 million, a substantial rise from $46.5 million in the first quarter of 2020.
  • The year-over-year increase in consolidated operating income was primarily driven by the strength of the China service.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$712M

Previous: $514M+38.5%
EPS (adj)

$1.99

Previous: $0.09+2111.1%
Hawaii Container Volume

35.7K

Previous: 35.5K+0.6%
Alaska Container Volume

17.3K

Previous: 18.2K-4.9%
China Container Volume

41.1K

Previous: 12.9K+218.6%
Guam Container Volume

5.0K

Previous: 4.9K+2.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$9.1M

Previous: -$9.1M+0.0%
Free Cash Flow

$78.1M

Previous: -$5.3M+1573.6%
Net Income

$87.2M

Previous: $3.8M+2194.7%
Operating Income

$120M

Previous: $13M+824.6%
Gross Profit

$167M

Previous: $65.6M+154.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$11.8M

Previous: $19.9M-40.7%
Total Assets

$2.93B

Previous: $2.84B+3.3%
Stock-Based Comp

$4.8M

Previous: $3.1M+54.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Matson · Revenue · Quarterly

$712M

Q1 2021+38.5%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 15 of 16 quarters(94%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Matson · $561M total across 1 segment · Q1 2021

  • Ocean Transportation
    $561M+39.8%

Forward guidance

Significant supply chain congestion is expected to continue, particularly at California ports, persisting through the second quarter and into the traditional peak season. Demand in the Transpacific tradelane is expected to remain favorable due to elevated consumption trends and e-commerce activity, with significant demand for expedited CLX and CLX+ services anticipated through the peak season into late October.

Tailwinds

  • Continued significant demand for CLX and CLX+ expedited ocean services.
  • Elevated volume for e-commerce and other high-demand goods.
  • Very strong pre- and post-Lunar New Year volumes.
  • Favorable demand in the Transpacific tradelane.
  • Elevated consumption trends, including heightened e-commerce activity.

Headwinds

  • Significant supply chain congestion, particularly at California ports.
  • Conditions expected to persist through the second quarter and into the traditional peak season.
  • Negative impact on the Guam economy due to depressed tourism levels in the near-term.
  • Alaska economy expected to slowly recover and remain challenged until the pandemic subsides and the unemployment rate improves.
  • Lower southbound volume, partially offset by volume from the Alaska-to-Asia Express service.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

-0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.0%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

34 / 69 earnings

Positive

+15.2%

Q3 2024

Best reaction

-15.3%

Q1 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+9.7%+7.0%+9.2%
Q4 2025+1.0%+2.5%-5.4%
Q3 2025-1.4%-0.4%+10.7%
Q1 2025-15.3%-12.6%+1.8%
Q4 2024+1.7%-0.9%-10.1%
Q3 2024+15.2%+15.9%+14.0%
Q2 2024-0.9%-2.4%+4.2%
Q1 2024-4.1%+3.1%+12.5%
Q4 2023-2.4%-0.6%-7.4%
Q3 2023-2.3%-0.5%+5.6%
Q2 2023+1.1%+2.5%-6.0%
Q1 2023+4.9%+1.8%+12.8%
Q4 2022-7.8%-3.4%-15.3%
Q3 2022-10.0%-4.8%-13.9%
Q2 2022-9.1%-9.5%-19.6%
Q1 2022+6.3%+2.0%+3.1%
Q4 2021+9.7%+15.5%+35.9%
Q3 2021+8.5%+9.4%-2.4%
Q2 2021+3.7%+8.7%+21.8%
Q1 2021-1.6%-3.5%-5.9%
Q4 2020-4.4%-8.7%-11.5%
Q3 2020+10.8%+7.0%+11.6%
Q2 2020+6.4%+10.5%+11.7%
Q1 2020-7.1%-3.2%+9.5%
Q4 2019-12.0%-10.5%-12.8%
Q3 2019-2.1%-0.6%-4.5%
Q2 2019-3.1%-4.0%+1.3%
Q1 2019+0.7%-1.3%-6.8%
Q4 2018-2.8%+3.1%-1.4%
Q3 2018+14.3%+12.7%+5.2%
Q2 2018+2.5%+1.7%+5.9%
Q1 2018+5.9%+6.8%+17.1%
Q4 2017-14.6%-14.9%-16.8%
Q3 2017+6.8%+5.4%+7.7%
Q2 2017+3.1%+6.6%-11.0%
Q1 2017+4.2%+1.2%-4.1%
Q4 2016-8.6%-7.3%-14.6%
Q3 2016-12.3%-8.3%-2.4%
Q2 2016-4.7%-3.5%+9.3%
Q1 2016-12.7%
Q4 2015-5.8%
Q3 2015+9.2%
Q2 2015+6.0%
Q1 2015+3.1%
Q4 2014+7.6%
Q3 2014+4.3%
Q2 2014-2.7%
Q1 2014-6.1%
Q4 2013-3.7%
Q3 2013-13.6%
Q2 2013+0.0%
Q1 2013+7.6%
Q4 2012-0.5%
Q3 2012+3.7%
Q2 2012+3.7%
Q1 2012-1.1%
Q4 2011+2.8%
Q1 2009-8.2%
Q4 2008-8.2%
Q3 2011-8.8%
Q2 2011-7.1%
Q1 2010-8.1%
Q1 2011-8.1%
Q4 2010+1.8%
Q3 2009+0.4%
Q3 2010+0.4%
Q4 2009+1.3%
Q2 2009+1.3%
Q2 2010+1.3%

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