Matson (NYSE: MATX) filed its 10-K on March 1. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), Matson beat expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue dropped. Non-GAAP earnings per share grew significantly. GAAP earnings per share increased significantly.

Margins expanded across the board.

Revenue details
 Matson notched revenue of $398.3 million. The five analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ foresaw a top line of $389.2 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 6.2% higher than the prior-year quarter's $374.9 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $0.36. The three earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ forecast $0.29 per share. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.36 for Q4 were 227% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.11 per share. (The prior-year quarter included -$0.12 per share in earnings from discontinued operations.) GAAP EPS of $0.37 for Q4 were much higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.03 per share. (The prior-year quarter included -$0.12 per share in earnings from discontinued operations.)

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 14.1%, 380 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 6.0%, 330 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 3.9%, 350 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $380.0 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.13.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $1.61 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.41.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Matson is outperform, with an average price target of $28.30.

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