MATSON, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS; PROVIDES 2025 OUTLOOK
1. 4Q24 earnings beat with EPS $3.80 and strong operating income growth. 2. China freight rates and volumes drove performance and outlook into 1Q25. 3. Full year 2024 shows higher net income and EBITDA with a robust maritime performance. 4. 2025 outlook hinges on Red Sea trade normalization; Q1 operating income expected to be higher. 5. SSAT joint venture loss noted due to an $18.4M impairment charge impacting EPS.