MATX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

MATX has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 1.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.43%
Payout Ratio 10.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.20%
Consistency Lifetime 94.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.43%
Payout FCF 10.7%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 60.52%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ECO 2,131 M 9.10% 66.14%
DIS 1,272 M 13.29% 45.38%
FLNG 1,781 M 11.75% 41.21%
ZIM 3,207 M 9.82% 20.26%
ESEA 505 M 4.84% 29.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
GSL 1,524 M 29.74% 33.4%
ESEA 505 M 28.32% 44.7%
DAC 2,427 M 23.15% 32.5%
HSHP 750 M 18.60% 100.0%
RJET 1,031 M 5.00% 100.0%
Quality Dividend Peers in Marine Transportation ECO Okeanis Eco Tankers
9.10% Yield GSL Global Ship Lease
7.36% Yield ESEA Euroseas
4.84% Yield DAC Danaos
3.69% Yield CMRE Costamare
3.73% Yield
MATX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 2026-06-04 0.36 0% 0.2%
2026-02-05 2026-02-05 2026-03-05 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.22%
2025-11-06 2025-11-06 2025-12-04 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.33%
2025-08-07 2025-08-07 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.36 +5.9% 0.32%
2025-05-08 2025-05-08 2025-06-05 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.35%
2025-02-06 2025-02-06 2025-03-06 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.25%
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-12-05 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.2%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-09-05 Quarterly 0.34 +6.3% 0.26%
2024-05-08 2024-05-09 2024-06-06 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.29%
2024-02-07 2024-02-08 2024-03-07 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.28%
2023-11-08 2023-11-09 2023-12-07 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.36%
2023-08-02 2023-08-03 2023-09-07 Quarterly 0.32 +3.2% 0.35%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.47%
2023-02-08 2023-02-09 2023-03-02 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.45%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.46%
2022-08-03 2022-08-04 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.31 +3.3% 0.37%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-06-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.34%
2022-02-09 2022-02-10 2022-03-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.33%
2021-11-09 2021-11-11 2021-12-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.33%
2021-08-04 2021-08-05 2021-09-02 Quarterly 0.3 +30.4% 0.43%
2021-05-05 2021-05-06 2021-06-03 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2021-02-10 2021-02-11 2021-03-04 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2020-11-10 2020-11-12 2020-12-03 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2020-08-05 2020-08-06 2020-09-03 Quarterly 0.23 +4.5% N/A
2020-05-06 2020-05-07 2020-06-04 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-02-05 2020-02-06 2020-03-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-12-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-09-05 Quarterly 0.22 +4.8% N/A
2019-05-08 2019-05-09 2019-06-06 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-02-06 2019-02-07 2019-03-07 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-11-07 2018-11-08 2018-12-06 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-08-01 2018-08-02 2018-09-06 Quarterly 0.21 +5% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-06-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-02-07 2018-02-08 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-11-08 2017-11-09 2017-12-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-08-01 2017-08-03 2017-09-07 Quarterly 0.2 +5.3% N/A
2017-05-09 2017-05-11 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-02-07 2017-02-09 2017-03-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-10 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-08-02 2016-08-04 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.19 +5.6% N/A
2016-05-10 2016-05-12 2016-06-02 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-02-09 2016-02-11 2016-03-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-11-03 2015-11-05 2015-12-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-08-04 2015-08-06 2015-09-03 Quarterly 0.18 +5.9% N/A
2015-05-05 2015-05-07 2015-06-04 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-02-10 2015-02-12 2015-03-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2014-11-04 2014-11-06 2014-12-04 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2014-08-05 2014-08-07 2014-09-04 Quarterly 0.17 +6.3% N/A
2014-05-06 2014-05-08 2014-06-05 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-02-11 2014-02-13 2014-03-06 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A

MATX Dividend FAQ

Matson, Inc. (MATX) provides ocean transportation and logistics services, primarily serving non-contiguous U.S. markets including Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam. The company operates through two segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics. Its fleet transports a wide range of containerized goods, including food, automobiles, and e-commerce freight, while its logistics arm manages multimodal brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain services.

What is the Dividend Yield of MATX?

As of May 2026, MATX's dividend yield is 1.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.44 USD by the current share price of 179.88.

Does MATX pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, MATX paid a dividend of 1.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-07 and the payout was 0.36 USD.

How often does MATX pay dividends?

MATX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MATX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-07.

MATX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MATX for the next payments are between 0.369 (+2.5%) and 0.378 (+5.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.83%.

Will MATX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for Matson (MATX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MATX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Matson (MATX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MATX?

MATX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.20% per year. Strong growth: MATX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MATX?

MATX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.43%. If you bought MATX's shares at 59.16 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.43% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MATX?

MATX Payout Consistency is 94.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Matson has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MATX have a good Dividend Yield?

MATX's 1.43% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MATX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MATX is 10.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MATX?

MATX's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MATX Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in MATX's Outstanding Shares?

Matson's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.71% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has MATX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 2, 2012 with a ratio of 10000:4795. This was a forward split: Each share became 2.09 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 54,871,800 0%
1986 56,000,000 +2.06%
1987 48,979,600 -12.54%
1988 49,411,800 +0.88%
1989 45,312,500 -8.3%
1990 46,250,000 +2.07%
1991 46,071,400 -0.39%
1992 45,000,000 -2.33%
1993 46,470,600 +3.27%
1994 45,997,000 -1.02%
1995 45,305,000 -1.5%
1996 45,311,000 +0.01%
1997 44,842,000 -1.04%
1998 43,559,000 -2.86%
1999 42,131,000 -3.28%
2000 40,508,000 -3.85%
2001 40,623,000 +0.28%
2002 41,400,000 +1.91%
2003 42,300,000 +2.17%
2004 43,400,000 +2.6%
2005 43,900,000 +1.15%
2006 42,500,000 -3.19%
2007 43,200,000 +1.65%
2008 43,600,000 +0.93%
2009 41,100,000 -5.73%
2010 41,500,000 +0.97%
2011 42,000,000 +1.2%
2012 42,900,000 +2.14%
2013 43,300,000 +0.93%
2014 43,700,000 +0.92%
2015 44,100,000 +0.92%
2016 43,300,000 -1.81%
2017 42,800,000 -1.15%
2018 43,200,000 +0.93%
2019 43,400,000 +0.46%
2020 43,700,000 +0.69%
2021 42,000,000 -3.89%
2022 37,200,000 -11.43%
2023 35,100,000 -5.65%
2024 33,700,000 -3.99%
2025 31,100,000 -7.72%
2026 30,600,000 -1.61%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-14 02:37 UTC