Matson (MATX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Matson, Inc. is a leading U.S. provider of ocean transportation and logistics services, with roots dating back to 1882 when it was founded in Honolulu to serve the Hawaiian Islands. Over its long history, the company has evolved into a premier carrier in the Pacific Basin, operating a modern fleet of containerships and roll-on/roll-off vessels. Matson’s liner services link key Asian manufacturing hubs to major ports on the U.S. West Coast, while its domestic operations support trade between the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Micronesia under the Jones Act.

In addition to traditional ocean carriage, Matson offers a broad suite of logistics solutions that include inland transportation, warehousing, inventory management and customs brokerage. Through its Matson Logistics division, the company provides integrated intermodal services that bridge sea and land, leveraging partnerships with railroads and trucking firms to ensure seamless door-to-door delivery. These capabilities cater to industries ranging from retail and automotive to food and beverage, helping customers optimize their supply chains across the Pacific region and beyond.

Throughout its history, Matson has invested in fleet modernization and terminal infrastructure to enhance reliability and efficiency. The company’s specialized Hawaii service, for instance, features dedicated vessels and equipment designed to withstand unique island trade requirements. Matson also maintains strategic alliances with regional ports and terminal operators, enabling capacity growth and streamlined cargo handling. In recent years, the company has pursued initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in support of broader sustainability goals.

Matson’s operations are guided by an experienced board of directors and an executive management team with deep expertise in maritime transportation, logistics and global trade. The leadership group focuses on long-term strategic planning, operational excellence and customer service, upholding a corporate culture that emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Matson continues to build on its more than 140-year legacy by innovating across its ocean and logistics platforms to meet evolving market demands.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $112.42 to $115.51
• 50-Day Range: $93.27 to $118.22
• 52-Week Range: $91.75 to $169.12
• Volume: 149,579 shs
• Average Volume: 348,309 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.69 billion
• P/E Ratio: 7.45
• Dividend Yield: 1.20%
• Price Target: $138.33
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Matson Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Matson scored higher than 94% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 12th out of 124 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Matson has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Matson has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -23.06%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Matson are expected to decrease by -23.06% in the coming year, from $13.27 to $10.21 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Matson is 7.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Matson is 7.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 12.85.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Matson has a P/B Ratio of 1.42. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.64% of the float of Matson has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Matson has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Matson has recently decreased by 9.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Matson pays a meaningful dividend of 1.19%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Matson has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Matson is 8.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Matson will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.32% next year. This indicates that Matson will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -4.77

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.64% of the float of Matson has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Matson has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Matson has recently decreased by 9.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.69

News Sentiment

Matson has a news sentiment score of 0.69. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Matson this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for MATX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Matson to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Matson insiders have bought 19.83% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $307,564.00 in company stock and sold $256,658.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.05% of the stock of Matson is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

84.76% of the stock of Matson is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MATX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MATX shares performed this year?

Matson's stock was trading at $134.84 at the start of the year. Since then, MATX shares have decreased by 16.1% and is now trading at $113.0690.

How were Matson's earnings last quarter?

Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 5th. The shipping company reported $2.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.34 by $0.16. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Matson?

Shares of MATX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Matson own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Matson investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/05/2025
• Record date for 6/5 Dividend: 5/08/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/5 Dividend: 5/08/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/05/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Marine
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MATX
• CIK: 3453
• Web: www.matson.com
• Phone: (808) 848-1211
• Fax: 510-628-7380
• Employees: 4,290
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $138.33
• High Stock Price Target: $150.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $130.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +20.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $15.18
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.56
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.65
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $476.40 million
• Net Margins: 14.72%
• Pretax Margin: 18.56%
• Return on Equity: 20.02%
• Return on Assets: 11.49%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.13
• Current Ratio: 0.86
• Quick Ratio: 0.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.42 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.09
• Cash Flow: $23.04 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.98
• Book Value: $79.86 per share
• Price / Book: 1.44

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 32,650,000
• Free Float: 31,976,000
• Market Cap: $3.75 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.28