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Mar 31, 2024
Matson Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Matson's first quarter 2024 results were announced, demonstrating a solid start to the year with Ocean Transportation exceeding expectations and Logistics meeting expectations.
Key Takeaways
Matson, Inc. reported a net income of $36.1 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Consolidated revenue for the first quarter 2024 was $722.1 million.
1Q24 EPS reached $1.04, compared to $0.94 in 1Q23.
1Q24 Net Income was $36.1 million, an increase from $34.0 million in 1Q23.
1Q24 Consolidated Operating Income totaled $36.9 million, slightly lower than $38.7 million in 1Q23.
The outlook for Full Year 2024 Consolidated Operating Income was raised.
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Forward Guidance
For full year 2024, the Company expects consolidated operating income to be modestly higher than the $342.8 million achieved in 2023 and expects comparable seasonality to the prior year.
Positive Outlook
- Ocean Transportation operating income is expected to be higher than the prior year’s result.
- Steady U.S. consumer demand is expected to lead to improving demand for Matson’s CLX and MAX services in 2024 as compared to 2023.
- Trade demand dynamics across most of domestic tradelanes in 2024 to be comparable to 2023 as consumer-related spending is expected to remain largely stable.
- Expects average freight rates in 2024 to be higher than the levels achieved in 2023.
- Expects continued improvement in the Guam economy with a low unemployment rate and a modest increase in tourism.
Challenges Ahead
- Logistics expects challenging business conditions for transportation brokerage.
- Logistics expects lower year-over-year operating income.
- Expect volume in 2024 to approach the level achieved in 2023, reflecting modest economic growth in Hawaii and stable market share.
- Company’s container volume in the first quarter 2024 decreased 4.0 percent year-over-year.
- Company expects volume to approximate the level achieved last year in Alaska.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income