Matson, Inc. Declares Q1 Dividend of $0.36 Per Share
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 4h ago
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- Q1 Dividend Announcement: Matson, Inc. has declared a first-quarter dividend of $0.36 per share for 2026, payable on March 5, 2026, reflecting the company's ongoing profitability and commitment to shareholder returns.
- Shareholder Record Date: All shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 5, 2026, will be eligible for this dividend, ensuring strong relations with investors and boosting market confidence.
- Company Background: Founded in 1882, Matson is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services in the U.S. Pacific, focusing on vital freight services to non-contiguous economies like Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, highlighting its significance in the regional market.
- Logistics Network Expansion: Since its establishment in 1987, Matson Logistics has extended the company's transportation network, offering integrated services such as rail intermodal, warehousing, and supply chain management, further solidifying its market position in North America and Asia.
Analyst Views on MATX
Wall Street analysts forecast MATX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MATX is 167.00 USD with a low forecast of 167.00 USD and a high forecast of 167.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Moderate Buy
Current: 155.710
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167.00
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167.00
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167.00
Current: 155.710
Low
167.00
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167.00
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167.00
About MATX
Matson, Inc. is a provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. The Company's segments include Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The Ocean Transportation business is conducted through Matson Navigation Company, Inc. (MatNav), which provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. MatNav also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, provides services to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia. The Logistics business is conducted through Matson Logistics, Inc. (Matson Logistics), a wholly owned subsidiary of MatNav. Matson Logistics provides a variety of logistics services to its customers, such as transportation brokerage services, freight forwarding services, warehousing services and supply chain management services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
