Transcript: Matson Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Callby Benzinga Insights Benzinga Staff WriterFollowMatson (NYSE:MATX) reported fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday. The transcript from the company's fourth-quarter earnings call has been provided below.Benzinga APIs provide real-time access to earnings call transcripts and financial data. Visit https://www.benzinga.com/apis/ to learn more.The full earnings call is available at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/dacgw6mk/Full TranscriptOPERATORSarah ...

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Market Performance - The three major A-share indices collectively rose, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.05% to 4134 points, the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.86%, and the ChiNext Index up 1.32% [1] - The total market turnover reached 2.16 trillion yuan, an increase of 159.7 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day, with nearly 3300 stocks declining [1] Sector Performance - The computing power concept surged, with stocks like TeFa Information and Dongyangguang hitting the daily limit [1] - The liquid cooling concept also rose, with Liou Co., Ltd. hitting the daily limit [1] - The power equipment sector saw gains, with multiple stocks including Dongfang Electric hitting the daily limit [1] - The CPO concept was active, with Tianfu Tongxin rising over 14% [1] - The small metals sector strengthened, with Zhangyuan Tungsten hitting the daily limit [1] - AI-related sectors such as Zhipu AI, Tencent Cloud, and AI chips had significant gains [1] - Conversely, the film and cultural media sectors declined, with stocks like Jinyi Film and Hengdian Film hitting the daily limit [1] - The tourism sector weakened, with Haikan Co., Ltd. dropping over 7% [1] - The prepared food concept weakened, with Haixin Food hitting the daily limit [1] - Other sectors such as millet economy, tax refund stores, and dairy stocks experienced notable declines [1] Top Gainers - The top gainers included sectors such as computer hardware, heavy machinery, and the internet, with respective five-day increases of 3.81%, 2.92%, and 2.85% [2] - Other sectors with positive net capital inflow included communication equipment, shipping, and electrical grid, with increases of 2.79%, 2.23%, and 2.15% respectively [2]

ATHENS, Greece and NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Heidmar”) (NASDAQ: HMR) announces that the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) announced on July 7, 2025 in respect of the acquisition of C/V A. Obelix, has been mutually terminated in accordance with the terms therein. The deposit paid has been returned to the company, and there is no financial impact to the Company. About Heidmar, Inc. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Heidmar is an Athen ...

Core Insights - High-yield dividend ETFs like iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF), SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT), and ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) are often overlooked compared to covered call ETFs, which attract most new capital seeking a 5% yield [2][3] Group 1: iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) - PFF provides exposure to preferred stocks, which combine features of both stocks and bonds, offering a fixed yield and par value [5] - Preferred stocks are currently attractive as companies prioritize commitments to preferred shareholders, and missed dividends accumulate, ensuring they must be paid later [6] - PFF offers a 6.12% dividend yield with monthly distributions and has an expense ratio of 0.45%, or $45 per $10,000; it is expected to deliver capital gains as it is currently at a discount due to higher interest rates [7] Group 2: SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT) - BOAT tracks the maritime shipping industry, which is critical to global trade and often underappreciated; it provides exposure to major companies in this sector [8] - BOAT has returned 25.7% over the past year and offers a yield of 7.51% [9] Group 3: ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) - RDOG tracks 45 REITs that are required to distribute 90% of their earnings as dividends, making it a significant player in the dividend space [9]

Core Viewpoint - Scorpio Tankers Inc. provided an update on its liquidity, outstanding debt, and newbuilding vessel commitments, highlighting significant changes in its financial position and ongoing vessel sales [1]. Liquidity and Debt Update - As of January 9, 2026, the total secured debt decreased to $409.2 million from $628.7 million as of September 30, 2025. The total debt also reduced to $628.4 million from $896.6 million [2]. - The company has $783.9 million available under its revolving credit facilities as of January 9, 2026 [2]. - Cash increased to $793.2 million as of January 9, 2026, compared to $603.2 million previously, resulting in a net cash position of $(164.7) million [2]. Vessel Sales - The company sold 3,551,794 common shares in DHT Holdings Inc. at an average price of $13.40 per share [3]. - In November and December 2025, the company completed sales of several MR product tankers, including STI Maestro for $42.0 million and STI Lobelia for $61.2 million [3][4]. Debt Repayments - Significant debt repayments occurred in late 2025, including a $29.2 million prepayment on the 2023 $225.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility and a $34.0 million prepayment on the 2023 $117.4 Million Credit Facility [7]. - The company also prepaid various amounts on other credit facilities, reducing future payment obligations [7]. Newbuilding Commitments - The company has commitments for newbuilding vessels, including two VLCCs expected to be delivered in the second half of 2028, two LR2s in the third quarter of 2027, and four MRs with staggered deliveries in 2026 and 2027 [5][6]. - Total newbuilding purchase commitments amount to $572.8 million, with payments scheduled from Q1 2026 through 2028 [6]. Company Overview - Scorpio Tankers Inc. operates a fleet of 93 product tankers, with an average age of 9.8 years, and has agreements to sell four LR2 product tankers expected to close in early 2026 [8].

Core Insights - Value Investor's Edge (VIE) is a deep value research community focused on maritime shipping, led by J Mintzmyer, with a growing team of ten analysts and experts [2] - The team has achieved consistent outperformance since its launch in 2015, with a final shipping model average return of +54.4% in 2023, closely matching the +54.9% return in 2022, and an 8-year internal rate of return (IRR) of 43.4% [2] Membership Benefits - Membership includes exclusive work from various analysts, regularly updated portfolio models, first looks at new ideas, in-depth research reports, quarterly reviews of alternative income opportunities, and weekly updates on value opportunities and market analytics [1] - Full coverage of 'earnings season' for focus coverage firms is provided, along with a comprehensive suite of market analytics for the shipping sectors and income opportunities [1]

Core Perspective - American Heritage International, Inc. (AHII) has signed a transformative Heads of Agreement with Nordholm Companies, which is seen as a pivotal moment in modern maritime logistics and coastal transportation [1] Group 1: Company Developments - The agreement aims to create a new integrated shipping system that is designed to move cargo faster and closer to shore, providing greater flexibility compared to traditional port-dependent models [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The initiative comes at a time when global supply chains are experiencing unprecedented strain, highlighting the need for innovative solutions in the logistics sector [1]

Core Insights - Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. is expanding its managed fleet through recent vessel additions, indicating a growing preference among shipowners for the company's commercial and technical expertise [1] - The CEO highlighted that the growth in 2025 reflects the company's ability to manage assets efficiently and support clients' decarbonization goals with a super-eco fleet [1] Company Overview - Heidmar is a commercial and pool management business servicing the crude and product tanker market, celebrating its 40th anniversary [2] - The company operates in multiple global locations, including Athens, London, Singapore, Chennai, Hong Kong, and Dubai, and aims to maximize customer profitability through a "one-stop" solution for maritime services [2] Recent Fleet Additions - The fleet additions include one super eco LR2 newbuilding and two super eco MR newbuildings, with the latter expected to join under time charter agreements in February 2026 [5] - Additionally, two MR tankers are scheduled to enter Heidmar's fleet under commercial management in the first quarter of 2026 [5]

Market Overview - Markets ended slightly lower as pressure mounted on major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, leading investors to question if AI expectations have become overly optimistic [1] - There is a noticeable rotation from technology stocks to more reasonably priced value stocks as investors reassess their strategies [1] Economic Data - Key economic reports are anticipated this week, including the November jobs report, an inflation update, and October retail sales data, which will influence market expectations regarding interest rate cuts in 2026 [2][3] - The Federal Reserve recently implemented its third consecutive quarter-point rate cut, but the future direction of monetary policy remains uncertain [3] Value Investing Strategy - In a volatile market, value investing is highlighted as a prudent approach, focusing on companies' intrinsic value and fundamentals rather than chasing hype [4] - Value investing emphasizes long-term perspectives, targeting quality businesses trading below their true worth to benefit from eventual price corrections [5] Earnings Yield as a Metric - Earnings yield, calculated as annual earnings per share divided by market price, is a key metric for identifying attractive investment opportunities [6][7] - Stocks with higher earnings yield are considered undervalued, while those with lower yields are seen as overpriced, making this metric useful for comparisons with fixed-income securities [8] Screening Criteria for Stocks - A primary screening criterion is set at an earnings yield greater than 10%, supplemented by estimated EPS growth, average daily volume, and stock price thresholds [9][11][12] - The screening process aims to identify stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential while ensuring adequate liquidity [10] Selected Stocks - CorMedix Inc. (CRMD): Focused on therapeutic products, with a projected 613% sales growth and 1,057% EPS growth for 2025, currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 [13] - Centerra Gold (CGAU): Engaged in gold and copper operations, with expected EPS growth of 37% and 30% for 2025 and 2026, respectively, also holds a Zacks Rank 1 [14] - Commercial Metals Co. (CMC): Involved in steel and metal products, with projected EPS growth of 125% for fiscal 2026, currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 [15] - CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (COMM): A key player in networking hardware, with an anticipated EPS growth of 5,566% for 2025, currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 [16] - Seanergy Maritime Holdings (SHIP): A Capesize ship-owner with projected EPS growth of 39% for 2026, currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 [17]