Matson (MATX) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of ocean transportation and logistics services. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Matson, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$226.86 |
| 52 Week High | US$230.74 |
| 52 Week Low | US$86.97 |
| Beta | 1.26 |
| 1 Month Change | 8.71% |
| 3 Month Change | 14.01% |
| 1 Year Change | 120.17% |
| 3 Year Change | 163.91% |
| 5 Year Change | 168.06% |
| Change since IPO | 4,437.20% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08
Matson: Better Fundamentals, Limited Upside After The Rally
Summary Matson's fundamentals have improved, driven by China's recovery and stronger Ocean Transportation profitability, prompting a more positive business outlook. Q2 results confirmed real operating performance gains, with revenue up 16.7% YoY and operating income up 40.6%, supporting higher earnings quality. Management's guidance signals Q3 will be the strongest quarter, but normalization is expected in Q4, limiting the sustainability of current earnings strength. Despite disciplined capital allocation, elevated capex and current valuation suggest limited upside, with DCF analysis for MATX indicating a 12% downside from the current price. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 05
MATX: Rising Margins And Cash Flow Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts lifted the fair value estimate for Matson stock from $230 to $255, citing recent price target increases on the Street that reference stronger than expected Q2 and Q3 setups, improving margins, solid cash generation, and what they describe as durable competitive moats. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Matson highlights a mix of confidence around near term earnings and ongoing questions about how much of that strength is already reflected in the stock price.
Narrative Update • Aug 22
MATX: Margin Strength And Cash Generation Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from $224 to about $262. They cite recent research that highlights stronger near term guidance, improving margins, solid cash generation, and competitive advantages in the core business as key supports for the higher fair value estimate.
Narrative Update • Aug 08
MATX: China Trade Strength And Margin Gains Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Matson to $270 from $255, citing stronger than previously modeled profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and updated assumptions for revenue growth and future P/E multiples following recent research updates from Stephens and JPMorgan. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Matson points to a constructive tone from bullish analysts who are highlighting both operational execution and valuation support after the latest quarterly updates.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08
Matson: Better Fundamentals, Limited Upside After The Rally
Summary Matson's fundamentals have improved, driven by China's recovery and stronger Ocean Transportation profitability, prompting a more positive business outlook. Q2 results confirmed real operating performance gains, with revenue up 16.7% YoY and operating income up 40.6%, supporting higher earnings quality. Management's guidance signals Q3 will be the strongest quarter, but normalization is expected in Q4, limiting the sustainability of current earnings strength. Despite disciplined capital allocation, elevated capex and current valuation suggest limited upside, with DCF analysis for MATX indicating a 12% downside from the current price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Sep 05
MATX: Rising Margins And Cash Flow Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts lifted the fair value estimate for Matson stock from $230 to $255, citing recent price target increases on the Street that reference stronger than expected Q2 and Q3 setups, improving margins, solid cash generation, and what they describe as durable competitive moats. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Matson highlights a mix of confidence around near term earnings and ongoing questions about how much of that strength is already reflected in the stock price.Narrative Update • Aug 22
MATX: Margin Strength And Cash Generation Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from $224 to about $262. They cite recent research that highlights stronger near term guidance, improving margins, solid cash generation, and competitive advantages in the core business as key supports for the higher fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Aug 08
MATX: China Trade Strength And Margin Gains Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Matson to $270 from $255, citing stronger than previously modeled profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and updated assumptions for revenue growth and future P/E multiples following recent research updates from Stephens and JPMorgan. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Matson points to a constructive tone from bullish analysts who are highlighting both operational execution and valuation support after the latest quarterly updates.Narrative Update • Jul 25
MATX: China Trade Strength And LNG Fleet Renewal Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from $240 to $255, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that are consistent with a recent bullish initiation from Street research. What’s in the News for Matson Matson issued preliminary second quarter 2026 results, guiding to consolidated operating income of US$153.0 million to US$160.0 million and diluted EPS of US$4.12 to US$4.30, driven mainly by its China service and logistics segments, with an earnings call set for August 3, 2026.Narrative Update • Jul 11
MATX: LNG Fleet Renewal And Capital Returns Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Matson by $10 to $240, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E following recent bullish Street research. What's in the News Matson declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.38 per common share, a two cent, or 5.6%, increase over the prior quarter's dividend, payable on September 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 6, 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 27
MATX: Share Repurchases And Higher LNG Fleet Spending Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have lifted their Matson fair value estimate from $217 to $230, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as they reassess the stock following recent bullish Street research. What’s in the News for Matson Matson declared a third quarter dividend of $0.38 per common share, a 2 cent or 5.6% increase from the prior quarter, payable on September 3, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 6, 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 13
MATX: China Freight Strength And Fleet Renewal Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from $213 to $224, citing assumptions for higher revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple reflected in their updated models. What's in the News Matson reported Q1 2026 revenue of US$757.8 million, which missed analyst estimates and reflected a 3.1% year over year decline, while GAAP EPS of US$1.85 came in 15.1% above consensus, supported by stronger Ocean Transportation operating income.Narrative Update • May 30
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By LNG Fleet Renewal Program
Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from $217 to $230, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are consistent with recent bullish Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts has centered on how updated assumptions for revenue, margins, and future P/E feed into a more optimistic view of Matson’s potential valuation.Narrative Update • May 10
MATX: Elevated Profit Assumptions And Buybacks Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Matson from $115 to $217, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are consistent with the recent bullish initiation from JPMorgan and similar Street research. Analyst Commentary While the higher fair value estimate aligns with recent bullish work from JPMorgan, not all research is leaning in the same direction.Narrative Update • Apr 24
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By New Cargo Security Program
Analysts kept their $217 price target on Matson broadly in line with prior views, citing only small tweaks to long term assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as they refreshed their models. What's in the News Matson plans to launch a new cargo security program in the second quarter of 2026 in partnership with BNSF Railway and War-Lok, adding two layers of protection to most international intermodal cargo at no added cost to customers (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 09
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Execution And Buyback Support
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Matson from $213 to $217, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E, following recent Street research that included a $23 increase in the price target at Stephens. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted a more constructive tone around Matson, with the updated fair value estimate aligning with bullish price target revisions.Narrative Update • Mar 26
MATX: Truckload Spot Rate Strength Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Matson by as much as $23, citing improving transport indicators such as stronger truckload spot rates, even as broader freight metrics remain muted. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a split view on Matson, with bullish analysts lifting price targets and pointing to improving transport indicators, while more cautious voices focus on the still-muted backdrop in freight and manufacturing data.Narrative Update • Mar 09
MATX: Muted Freight Cycle And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their price target on Matson by $23, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value at $213, modestly lower discount and profit margin inputs, and slightly higher expectations for revenue growth and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price targets as aligning with updated fair value assumptions, with the latest move to $213 reflecting more confidence in the earnings power that could support current and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Feb 22
MATX: Muted Transport Cycle Will Support Margins And Share Repurchase Upside
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Matson has increased from $178.50 to $190.00. Analysts attribute this change to updated views on revenue growth, margins, and transport cycle trends highlighted in recent research as key drivers behind the shift.Narrative Update • Feb 08
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Buybacks And Freight Recovery
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Matson by up to US$23, citing improving freight indicators and a slightly refined outlook on revenue growth, profitability, and long term price-to-earnings ratio assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are signaling stronger conviction in Matson, with recent research pointing to a more constructive view on both the freight backdrop and the company’s positioning within it.Narrative Update • Jan 25
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Buybacks And Margin Improvements
Narrative Update on Matson The analyst price target for Matson has moved from US$180 to US$213. Analysts point to updated assumptions for modest revenue growth, a higher profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple, along with recent Street research that highlights changing conditions across transport markets.Analysis Article • Jan 22
Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) Shares Fly 26% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Despite an already strong run, Matson, Inc. ( NYSE:MATX ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the last...Narrative Update • Jan 10
MATX: Higher Fair Value Assumptions Will Support Future Freight Cycle Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Matson to about $178.50 from $144.00, citing a higher price target backdrop and updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed backdrop for transport, with several freight indicators still soft even as certain pricing trends show signs of firming.Analysis Article • Jan 06
We Think Matson (NYSE:MATX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Dec 27
MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Aggressive Share Repurchases
Analysts have nudged their price target on Matson slightly higher to approximately $180, based on a modestly richer forward earnings multiple offset by marginally softer growth and margin expectations. What's in the News Issued new guidance indicating fourth quarter 2025 consolidated operating income is expected to be approximately 30% below the 147.5 million dollars generated in fourth quarter 2024, with full year 2025 interest income projected at about 32 million dollars (company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 13
MATX: Share Repurchases Will Drive Attractive Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Matson Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from 160 dollars to 180 dollars per share, reflecting higher expected valuation multiples despite more conservative assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Completed a major share repurchase program, buying back 615,000 shares in the latest tranche and a total of about 35% of shares outstanding.Narrative Update • Nov 29
MATX: Share Buyback Momentum And Whale Detection Will Support Future Gains
Analysts have maintained Matson's price target at $144.00. They cite a stable outlook, driven by modest improvements in profit margin and a slight decrease in the company's expected future price-to-earnings ratio.Narrative Update • Nov 15
MATX: Share Buyback and Whale Protection Technology Will Drive Future Outperformance
Analysts have raised their price target for Matson from $135 to $144. They cite improved revenue growth projections and stronger profit margins as key factors in their revised outlook.Analysis Article • Nov 09
Matson, Inc.'s (NYSE:MATX) Shares Bounce 26% But Its Business Still Trails The Market
Matson, Inc. ( NYSE:MATX ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Narrative Update • Nov 01
MATX: Fair Value And Rising P/E Will Support Long-Term Stability
Analysts have revised their price target for Matson, maintaining a fair value estimate at $135.00. Recent updates reflect expectations for slower revenue growth and reduced profit margins, balanced by changes in the projected discount rate and future price-to-earnings ratio.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Vietnam Growth And Fleet Modernization Will Shape A Volatile Market
Analysts have raised their price target for Matson from $110 to $135, citing improved profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors driving the upward revision. What's in the News Completed the repurchase of 860,000 shares from April to June 2025, representing 2.63 percent for $92.73 million, as part of a broader buyback totaling 12,529,044 shares since June 2021 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 03
Vietnam Growth And Fleet Modernization Will Shape A Volatile Market
Analysts have lowered their price target for Matson from $115 to $110. They cite continued softness in freight rates and volumes, along with a more cautious outlook for the upcoming quarter.Narrative Update • Aug 30
Vietnam Growth And Fleet Modernization Will Shape A Volatile Market
Matson’s consensus price target has been revised down to $115 from $137.50 as analysts anticipate softer freight rates and volumes to weigh on near-term results, offsetting better-than-expected Q2 performance and prompting a more cautious outlook. Analyst Commentary Freight rates and volumes have softened further in July, pressuring near-term revenue outlook.Shareholder Returns
| MATX | US Shipping | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.0% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| 1Y | 120.2% | 65.9% | 15.5% |
Return vs Industry: MATX exceeded the US Shipping industry which returned 65.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MATX exceeded the US Market which returned 15.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MATX volatility | |
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| MATX Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Shipping Industry Average Movement | 5.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: MATX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: MATX's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | 4,170 | Matt Cox | www.matson.com |
Matson, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of ocean transportation and logistics services. It operates through two segments, Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The company offers ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia; and transports dry containers of mixed commodities, refrigerated commodities, food products, beverages, building materials, automobiles, household goods, livestock, seafood, general sustenance cargo, e-commerce related goods, garments, consumer electronics, footwear, retail merchandise, and other merchandise.
Matson, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| MATX fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$6.68b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$463.80m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.46b |
14.6x
P/E Ratio2.0x
P/S RatioIs MATX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MATX income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$3.46b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.66b |
| Gross Profit | US$796.40m |
| Other Expenses | US$332.60m |
| Earnings | US$463.80m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 15.51 |
| Gross Margin | 23.02% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.41% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 12.0% |
How did MATX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.7%
Current Dividend Yield10%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/09 21:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Matson, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Sloan Bohlen | Goldman Sachs |
| Robert Cheek | Hyundai Motor Securities Co. Ltd. |
| Tomohiko Sano | J.P. Morgan |