NYSE$MATX
Matson Inc. · Q2 2024 earnings
Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Matson's financial performance improved in the second quarter of 2024, with increased operating income in both Ocean Transportation and Logistics segments, driven by higher freight rates in the China service and strength in supply chain management.
Matson reported net income of $113.2 million, or $3.31 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $80.8 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023. Consolidated revenue for the quarter was $847.4 million, up from $773.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher freight rates in the China service and increased volumes in Alaska.
- Second quarter EPS was $3.31, compared to $2.26 in the second quarter of 2023.
- Net income for the second quarter was $113.2 million, versus $80.8 million in the second quarter of 2023.
- Consolidated operating income for the second quarter was $124.6 million, compared to $96.7 million in the second quarter of 2023.
- The company repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares during the second quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Matson · Revenue · Quarterly
$847M
Revenue by segment
Matson · $669M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023
- Ocean Transportation$669M-27.1%100.0%
Forward guidance
Matson expects elevated freight rates in its China service during the traditional peak season in the third and early fourth quarters. The company anticipates domestic tradelane volumes to approach 2023 levels. Third quarter Ocean Transportation operating income is expected to be meaningfully higher than the $118.2 million achieved last year, and fourth quarter operating income is expected to be moderately higher than the $66.4 million achieved in the fourth quarter 2023. Logistics operating income in both the third and fourth quarters of 2024 is expected to approximate the levels achieved last year.
Tailwinds
- China service to continue to see elevated freight rates during the traditional peak season in the third and early fourth quarters.
- Domestic tradelane volumes are expected to approach the levels achieved in 2023.
- Third quarter 2024 operating income for Ocean Transportation is expected to be meaningfully higher than the $118.2 million achieved last year.
- Fourth quarter 2024 operating income for Ocean Transportation is expected to be moderately higher than the $66.4 million achieved in the fourth quarter 2023.
- Logistics operating income in both the third and fourth quarters of 2024 to approximate the levels achieved last year.
Headwinds
- Freight rate trajectory after the peak season is uncertain.
- Volumes in 2024 expected to be modestly lower than 2023 in Hawaii service.
- Continued challenges in population growth and lower discretionary income as a result of higher inflation and interest rates may impact performance.
- Guam volume is expected to approach the level achieved last year.
- Alaska volume to approximate the level achieved last year.
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 Q2 2024
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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