MATX Matson, Inc.
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Executive Summary
Three Matson insiders (two Senior VPs and one Director) sold a total of $1.49M in open-market sales on May 8, 2026, just four days after the company reported Q1 2026 earnings that showed a 22% decline in net income and a 3% revenue drop year-over-year. While management raised full-year guidance citing stronger post-Lunar New Year demand, the insider selling following weak quarterly results warrants attention.
Key Financial Metrics
Actionable Insight
The insider selling is small relative to market cap and may be routine portfolio diversification. However, the timing — immediately after a weak Q1 report — suggests insiders are not aggressively buying the dip. Monitor Q2 2026 results due in August for confirmation of management's raised guidance. The stock has strong analyst support (90% bullish) and the company is buying back shares, creating a potential divergence between insider and corporate actions.
Key Facts
- Three insiders sold a total of $1.49M in open-market transactions on May 8, 2026
- Sales occurred 4 days after Q1 2026 earnings release showing net income down 22% YoY ($56.6M vs $72.3M) and revenue down 3% YoY ($757.8M vs $782.0M)
- Insider cluster represents 0.03% of Matson's $5.5B market cap, below the 0.1% materiality threshold
- Q1 2026 EPS of $1.85 vs $2.18 in Q1 2025, a 15% decline
- Management raised full-year 2026 outlook, expecting consolidated operating income to modestly exceed 2025 levels
- Company repurchased ~0.4 million shares in Q1 2026
Financial Impact
Insider sales total $1.49M, representing 0.03% of market cap — economically trivial
Risk Factors
- Q1 revenue and earnings both declined YoY, with Hawaii and Alaska volumes down
- Iran conflict impact on fuel costs may pressure Q2 margins due to lag in cost recovery
- SSAT joint venture contribution expected lower for full year 2026
- Insider selling, while small, could signal lack of conviction in near-term recovery
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | cluster-MATX-1778542488099 |
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Jun 9, 2026
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Insider Cluster
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May 21, 2026
19d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $182.75 $180.65 | ▼ −1.15% | ▼ −2.75% | $194.23 (+6.28%) |
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May 15, 2026
25d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $179.88 $181.84 | ▲ +1.09% | ▲ +0.13% | $194.23 (+7.98%) |
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May 8, 2026
4w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $182.72 $182.25 | ▼ −0.26% | ▼ −1.72% | $194.23 (+6.30%) |
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May 8, 2026
4w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $182.72 $182.25 | ▲ +0.26% | ▲ +1.72% | $194.23 (−6.30%) |
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May 8, 2026
4w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $182.72 $182.25 | ▼ −0.26% | ▼ −1.72% | $194.23 (+6.30%) |
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Apr 24, 2026
6w ago
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8-K
| $171.98 $174.43 | ▲ +1.42% | ▲ +0.51% | $194.23 (+12.94%) |
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Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $168.20 $156.76 | ▲ +6.80% | ▲ +6.32% | $194.23 (−15.48%) |
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Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $168.20 $156.76 | ▲ +6.80% | ▲ +6.32% | $194.23 (−15.48%) |
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Feb 24, 2026
15w ago
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8-K
| $169.72 $167.38 | ▼ −1.38% | ▼ −0.28% | $194.23 (+14.44%) |
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