Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.44
Matson, Inc. (MATX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
10.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
MATX Dividend Income Check
Safety
10.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
MATX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$1.44
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout10.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR9.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.3%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return71.4%
5Y Total Return191.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$29,14710Y ago$60,26820Y ago$79,047
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MATX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
MATX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Matson, Inc. distributes 10.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MATX has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 9.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MATX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 5.3% buyback yield, 6.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 191.5%, with dividends contributing 9.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $60,268 today.
MATX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.52
Avg/Payment$0.3260
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | — | 82.82% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.3600 | — | 88.86% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 1.30% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.3600 | ↑ +5.9% | 1.25% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 1.37% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 98.38% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.3400 | — | 81.79% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.3400 | ↑ +6.3% | 1.01% | Sep 5, 2024 |
MATX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
10.1% payout
Streak
13Y
9.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#3 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATXMatson, Inc. | $5.7B | 0.8% | 10.1% | 13 | Sustainable |
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MATX Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.72 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.40 | 6.1% | 4 | $13.87 | 10.1% | 9.91x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $1.32 | 4.8% | 4 | $13.93 | 9.5% | 10.55x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $1.26 | 3.3% | 4 | $8.32 | 15.1% | 6.60x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $1.22 | 15.1% | 4 | $27.07 | 4.5% | 22.19x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $1.06 | 17.8% | 4 | $21.47 | 4.9% | 20.25x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.90 | 4.7% | 4 | $4.44 | 20.3% | 4.93x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $0.86 | 4.9% | 4 | $1.91 | 45.0% | 2.22x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.82 | 5.1% | 4 | $2.53 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | 5.4% | 4 | $5.37 | 14.5% | 6.88x | 1.4% |
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Start ComparisonMATX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MATX stock.
How much dividend does MATX pay per share?
Matson, Inc. (MATX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MATX's next ex-dividend date?
MATX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MATX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MATX's dividend safe?
MATX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +10.1% and FCF payout ratio of +9.4%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MATX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Matson, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MATX pay dividends?
Matson, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.44 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MATX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MATX five years ago would be worth approximately $29,147 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MATX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MATX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.