Every material Form 8-K Matson filed with the SEC in 2025, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Matson reported third quarter 2025 net income of $134.7 million, or $4.24 per diluted share, down from $199.1 million, or $5.89 per share, a year earlier, on revenue of $880.1 million versus $962.0 million. The company now expects fourth quarter 2025 consolidated operating income to be approximately 30% lower than the $147.5 million achieved in the fourth quarter 2024, citing lower China freight rates and volume.
Q3 2025 diluted EPS of $4.24 versus $5.89 in Q3 2024; net income $134.7 million versus $199.1 million
Q3 2025 consolidated operating income of $161.0 million versus $242.3 million; China container volume down 12.8%
Q4 2025 consolidated operating income expected to be approximately 30% lower than $147.5 million in Q4 2024
Repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares for $66.4 million in Q3; declared $0.36 per share dividend payable December 4, 2025
Matson reported second-quarter 2025 net income of $94.7 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, down from $113.2 million, or $3.31, a year earlier, on revenue of $830.5 million versus $847.4 million. The company said it is raising its full-year outlook, now expecting Ocean Transportation operating income above its early May guidance but moderately below 2024, while it expects third-quarter consolidated operating income to be meaningfully lower than a year earlier.
Diluted EPS was $2.92 versus $3.31; net income was $94.7 million versus $113.2 million.
Operating income was $113.0 million versus $124.6 million; revenue was $830.5 million versus $847.4 million.
China container volume fell 14.6 percent year-over-year in the second quarter amid tariff-related uncertainty.
For full-year 2025, Ocean Transportation operating income is expected to be higher than early May guidance but moderately lower than 2024; third-quarter consolidated operating income is expected to be meaningfully lower than $242.3 million
On July 23, 2025, Matson entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America as agent, with a five-year maturity and $550 million in loan commitments, down from $650 million. Matson also amended its private placement note agreements the same day, including removing the minimum interest coverage ratio covenant under both the credit agreement and the notes.
Credit facility reduced from $650 million to $550 million, with an uncommitted $300 million increase option
Company cited a nearly fully funded Aloha Class vessel build program and lower expected capital needs, with the next Jones Act build cycle not anticipated until the mid-2030s
Pricing grid revised to SOFR plus 1.125% to 1.75%, or base rate plus 0.125% to 0.75%, based on consolidated net leverage
Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio covenant eliminated in both the credit agreement and the 2025 Note Amendments
Matson reported first-quarter 2025 net income of $72.3 million, or $2.18 per diluted share, up from $36.1 million, or $1.04, a year earlier, on revenue of $782.0 million. The company lowered its outlook, expecting second-quarter 2025 consolidated operating income to be meaningfully lower than the $124.6 million of the second quarter of 2024 and full-year 2025 operating income to be lower than the $551.3 million reported for 2024, citing tariff and trade uncertainty and a sharp April decline in Transpacific demand.
Net income $72.3 million, or $2.18 per diluted share, vs. $36.1 million, or $1.04, in Q1 2024
Revenue $782.0 million vs. $722.1 million; operating income $82.1 million vs. $36.9 million
Q2 2025 consolidated operating income expected to be meaningfully lower than $124.6 million in Q2 2024
Since tariffs were implemented in April, container volume has declined approximately 30 percent year-over-year
At its April 24, 2025 annual meeting, Matson shareholders approved the 2025 Incentive Compensation Plan, which provides for issuing 1,400,000 common shares, and elected all seven nominated directors. Shareholders also approved executive compensation in an advisory vote and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2025. The votes were routine governance actions with no reported change to results or operations.
The 2025 Incentive Compensation Plan received 24,634,209 votes for and 2,067,263 against, with 63,384 abstentions.
The plan provides for issuing 1,400,000 common shares, subject to shareholder approval.
All seven director nominees were elected, including Meredith J. Ching, Matthew J. Cox, and Bradley D. Tilden.
Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2025, with 28,642,635 votes for.
Matson, Inc. disclosed that Rusty K. Rolfe, Executive Vice President and President of Matson Logistics, notified the company on April 23, 2025 that he will retire on July 1, 2025. The company may enter into a consulting agreement with him on its standard terms to help with the transition after he retires.
Rusty K. Rolfe, EVP and President, Matson Logistics, notified the company on April 23, 2025 of his retirement.
Retirement effective July 1, 2025.
The company may enter into a consulting agreement with Mr. Rolfe on its standard terms for transition purposes.
The 8-K was filed April 28, 2025 and signed by Chairman and CEO Matthew J. Cox.
Matson reported fourth-quarter 2024 net income of $128.0 million, or $3.80 per diluted share, up from $62.4 million, or $1.78, a year earlier, on revenue of $890.3 million compared with $788.9 million. For full-year 2025, the company expects consolidated operating income to be moderately lower than the $551.3 million achieved in 2024 if Red Sea trade normalizes by mid-year, or to approach the 2024 level if disruption continues through year end.
Q4 2024 diluted EPS was $3.80 versus $1.78 in Q4 2023; net income was $128.0 million versus $62.4 million
Q4 2024 consolidated revenue was $890.3 million versus $788.9 million; China freight rates were a primary driver
Q1 2025 consolidated operating income is expected to be meaningfully higher than the $36.9 million in Q1 2024
Full-year 2024 diluted EPS was $13.93 and net income was $476.4 million; a $18.4 million SSAT impairment charge reduced Q4 2024 diluted EPS by $0.42
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