Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) stock rose Thursday following the company’s announcement of preliminary fourth-quarter results and a positive outlook for 2026.
The stock’s movement comes as broader markets experienced gains, with the S&P 500 rising 0.36% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.82%, suggesting a favorable environment for the shipping and logistics sector.
MATX Q4 Earnings: Strong Outlook for 2026
The company expects its fourth-quarter consolidated operating income to range between $135 million and $145 million, with net income and diluted EPS projected to be between $131.3 million and $146.3 million, and between $4.22 and $4.70, respectively. This includes a benefit of approximately $0.77 per share from positive income tax adjustments.
Looking ahead, Matson anticipates that its full-year 2026 consolidated operating income will approach the level achieved in 2025, driven by strong U.S. consumer demand and a stable trading environment in the Transpacific tradelane.
Fourth-quarter FEU volumes rose 0.6% in Hawaii, fell 3.3% in Alaska and 7.2% in China, increased 4.4% in Guam, and climbed 11.6% …