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Mar 31, 2022

Matson Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Matson's first quarter results for 2022 were announced, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth.

Key Takeaways

Matson reported a strong start to 2022, driven by increased demand for its China service and overall strength in both Ocean Transportation and Logistics segments. Net income reached $339.2 million, or $8.23 per diluted share, compared to $87.2 million, or $1.99 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021. Consolidated revenue increased to $1,165.5 million from $711.8 million in the prior year.

First quarter EPS was $8.23.

Net income and EBITDA for the first quarter were $339.2 million and $476.4 million, respectively.

Year-over-year increase in consolidated operating income was primarily driven by strength in the China service.

Approximately 0.7 million shares were repurchased during the first quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.17B
Previous year: $712M
+63.8%
EPS
$8.23
Previous year: $1.99
+313.6%
Hawaii Containers Volume
35.5K
Previous year: 35.7K
-0.6%
Alaska Containers Volume
20.8K
Previous year: 17.3K
+20.2%
China Containers Volume
46.6K
Previous year: 41.1K
+13.4%
Gross Profit
$462M
Previous year: $167M
+176.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$393M
Previous year: $11.8M
+3228.8%
Total Assets
$3.98B
Previous year: $2.93B
+35.8%

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Matson Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Despite near-term uncertainty from supply chain challenges in China, the company expects elevated demand for its China service for most of the year and anticipates current supply and demand factors to remain largely in place through at least the October peak season.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income