Brief: Matson Q2 EPS USD 2.92

Matson

31/07/2025 21:05

Overview

Matson Q2 2025 revenue beats analyst expectations despite a 2% yr/yr decline

EPS and net income declined yr/yr amid market uncertainty and tariffs

Co repurchased 0.9 mln shares and raised full-year outlook

Outlook

Matson expects 3Q25 Ocean Transportation income to be meaningfully lower than 3Q24

Company sees full-year Ocean Transportation income higher than May guidance, but down YOY

Matson expects full-year Logistics income comparable to prior year

Company anticipates continued uncertainty from tariffs and geopolitical factors

Result Drivers

CHINA SERVICE - Lower year-over-year volume due to market uncertainty and tariffs, with demand rebounding mid-quarter after tariff reduction

HAWAII AND ALASKA - Higher container volumes driven by general demand and retail-related demand, respectively

LOGISTICS BROKERAGE - Lower operating income attributed to reduced contribution from transportation brokerage

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Beat
$830.50 mln
$768.20 mln (2 Analysts)
Q2 EPS
$2.92
Q2 Net Income
$94.70 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the marine freight & logistics peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Matson Inc is $142.50, about 25.3% above its July 30 closing price of $106.50

The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 11 three months ago

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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)