MATX Matson dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Matson's latest dividend of $0.34 per share was on Aug 1, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.3 per share, the stock yields 0.97%. The latest MATX payment of $0.34 marks a dividend growth of 6%.
Key dates
- MATX last dividend date: Aug 1, 2024
MATX dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
Matson's dividend yield of 0.97% is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.38%, Matson's dividend yield is 30% lower. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 1.6% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Matson has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of MATX show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 4% for the last twelve months. However with the price of the stock up by 51% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 31%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.34 | 1.01% |
| May 8, 2024 | $0.32 | 1.14% |
| Feb 7, 2024 | $0.32 | 1.09% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | $0.32 | 1.4% |
| Aug 2, 2023 | $0.32 | 1.32% |
| May 10, 2023 | $0.31 | 1.88% |
| Feb 8, 2023 | $0.31 | 1.8% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.31 | 1.86% |
| Aug 3, 2022 | $0.31 | 1.47% |
| May 11, 2022 | $0.3 | 1.39% |
| Feb 9, 2022 | $0.3 | 1.25% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $0.3 | 1.15% |
| Aug 4, 2021 | $0.3 | 1.41% |
| May 5, 2021 | $0.23 | 1.38% |
| Feb 10, 2021 | $0.23 | 1.37% |
| Nov 10, 2020 | $0.23 | 1.52% |
| Aug 5, 2020 | $0.23 | 2.37% |
| May 6, 2020 | $0.22 | 3.26% |
| Feb 5, 2020 | $0.22 | 2.35% |
| Nov 6, 2019 | $0.22 | 2.19% |
| Jul 31, 2019 | $0.22 | 2.08% |
| May 8, 2019 | $0.21 | 2.2% |
| Feb 6, 2019 | $0.21 | 2.51% |
| Nov 7, 2018 | $0.21 | 2.02% |
| Aug 1, 2018 | $0.21 | 2.25% |
| May 9, 2018 | $0.2 | 2.44% |
| Feb 7, 2018 | $0.2 | 2.22% |
| Nov 8, 2017 | $0.2 | 2.78% |
| Aug 1, 2017 | $0.2 | 2.63% |
| May 9, 2017 | $0.19 | 2.36% |
| Feb 7, 2017 | $0.19 | 2.14% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.19 | 2.12% |
| Aug 2, 2016 | $0.19 | 1.95% |
| May 10, 2016 | $0.18 | 2.21% |
| Feb 9, 2016 | $0.18 | 1.79% |
| Nov 3, 2015 | $0.18 | 1.51% |
| Aug 4, 2015 | $0.18 | 1.7% |
| May 5, 2015 | $0.17 | 1.6% |
| Feb 10, 2015 | $0.17 | 1.82% |
Matson dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Matson's payout ratio of 13.5% is below the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Industrials sector average of 30.7%, Matson's payout ratio is 56% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MATX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASC Ardmore Shipping Corp | 7.56% | $1.06 | 29.9% |
| TNK Teekay Tankers Ltd | 6.26% | $3 | 23.1% |
| MATX Matson Inc | 0.97% | $1.3 | 13.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Matson pay a dividend?
Yes, Matson has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. MATX has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was MATX's last dividend?
Matson's last regular dividend was on Aug 1, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.34 per share.
How much dividend does Matson pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MATX pays $1.3 per share.
What is Matson's dividend yield?
Matson's current dividend yield is 0.97%.
How often does Matson pay dividends?
Matson pays four dividends per year.
What is Matson's dividend payout ratio?
Matson's dividend payout ratio is 13.5%.
Does Matson pay a good dividend?
Matson's dividend yield is lower than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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