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NYSE:MATX

Matson (MATX) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$87.50
+0.98 (+1.13%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$86.48
$88.22
50-Day Range
$79.64
$96.69
52-Week Range
$56.51
$97.49
Volume
132,083 shs
Average Volume
182,687 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.09 billion
P/E Ratio
7.18
Dividend Yield
1.46%
Price Target
$100.00

Matson MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
14.3% Upside
$100.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.08% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.82
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.68mentions of Matson in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.95 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
0.58%
From $6.88 to $6.92 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.37 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

53rd out of 114 stocks

Water Transportation Industry

10th out of 17 stocks


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About Matson (NYSE:MATX) Stock

Matson, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides ocean transportation and logistics services. The company's Ocean Transportation segment offers ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, as well as to other island economies in Micronesia. It primarily transports dry containers of mixed commodities, refrigerated commodities, foods and beverages, building materials, automobiles, and household goods; livestock; seafood; general sustenance cargo; and garments, footwear, e-commerce, and other retail merchandise. This segment also operates an expedited service from China to Long Beach, California, and various islands in the South Pacific, as well as Okinawa, Japan; and provides stevedoring, refrigerated cargo services, inland transportation, container equipment maintenance, and other terminal services to ocean carriers on the Hawaiian islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai, as well as in the Alaska locations of Anchorage, Kodiak, and Dutch Harbor. In addition, the company offers vessel management and container transshipment services. Its Logistics segment provides multimodal transportation brokerage services, including domestic and international rail intermodal, long-haul and regional highway trucking, specialized hauling, flat-bed and project, less-than-truckload, and expedited freight services; less-than-container load consolidation and freight forwarding services; warehousing and distribution services; supply chain management services, and non-vessel operating common carrier freight forwarding services. The company serves the U.S. military, freight forwarders, retailers, consumer goods, automobile manufacturers, and other customers. The company was formerly known as Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Matson, Inc. in June 2012. Matson, Inc. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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MATX Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/7 Dividend
8/02/2023
Dividend Payable
9/07/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Water transportation
Sub-Industry
Marine
CUSIP
57686G10
CIK
3453
Employees
4,288
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$100.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$110.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$90.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+14.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.06 billion
Pretax Margin
17.10%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.34 billion
Cash Flow
$36.01 per share
Book Value
$60.80 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
34,619,000
Market Cap
$3.09 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.22
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Matthew J. CoxMr. Matthew J. Cox (Age 62)
    Chairman & CEO
    Comp: $2.69M
  • Mr. Joel M. Wine (Age 51)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.41M
  • Mr. Peter T. HeilmannMr. Peter T. Heilmann (Age 54)
    Exec. VP, Chief Admin. Officer & Gen. Counsel
    Comp: $1.13M
  • Mr. Rusty K. RolfeMr. Rusty K. Rolfe (Age 65)
    Exec. VP & Pres of Matson Logistics
    Comp: $1.08M
  • Mr. John P. LauerMr. John P. Lauer (Age 62)
    Exec. VP & Chief Commercial Officer
    Comp: $1.12M
  • Mr. P. Weis
    Chief Information Officer & Sr. VP
  • Mr. Lee J. Fishman
    Director of Investor Relations
  • Mr. John R. Wagner (Age 62)
    Director of Corp. Communications
  • Mr. Jason L. TaylorMr. Jason L. Taylor (Age 49)
    Sr. VP of HR
  • Mr. Vicente S. Angoco Jr. (Age 56)
    Sr. VP of Alaska













MATX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Matson stock right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Matson in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MATX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MATX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Matson's stock price forecast for 2023?

3 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Matson's stock. Their MATX share price forecasts range from $90.00 to $110.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $100.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have MATX shares performed in 2023?

Matson's stock was trading at $62.51 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, MATX stock has increased by 40.0% and is now trading at $87.50.
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When is Matson's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 1st 2023.
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How were Matson's earnings last quarter?

Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 1st. The shipping company reported $2.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $2.26. The shipping company earned $773.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $762.35 million. Matson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.04% and a net margin of 13.52%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 38.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $9.49 EPS.

How often does Matson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Matson?

Matson announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, June 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.32 per share on Thursday, September 7th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.46%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 2nd. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.31.
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Is Matson a good dividend stock?

Matson (NYSE:MATX) pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.46%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 11 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 10.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MATX will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.50% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Matson issued on next quarter's earnings?

Matson updated its second quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, July, 20th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.14-$2.28 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $1.46. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Matt Cox's approval rating as Matson's CEO?

26 employees have rated Matson Chief Executive Officer Matt Cox on Glassdoor.com. Matt Cox has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Matson own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Matson investors own include Nordic American Tankers (NAT), Verizon Communications (VZ), Energy Transfer (ET), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Precigen (PGEN), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Corning (GLW), Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and AbbVie (ABBV).

What is Matson's stock symbol?

Matson trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MATX."

Who are Matson's major shareholders?

Matson's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (17.07%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.33%), ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC (6.23%), State Street Corp (3.71%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.99%) and Pacer Advisors Inc. (1.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Branton B Dreyfus, Christopher A Scott, Grace M Cerocke, Jason Lee Taylor, Jenai S Wall, Jenai S Wall, John P Lauer, Kevin L Stuck, Kuuhaku T Park, Laura L Rascon, Mark H Fukunaga, Matthew J Cox, Matthew J Cox, Peter T Heilmann, Richard S Kinney, Ronald J Forest, Ronald J Forest, Rusty K Rolfe, Thomas B Fargo and Vic S Angoco Jr.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Matson's stock price today?

One share of MATX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $87.50.

How much money does Matson make?

Matson (NYSE:MATX) has a market capitalization of $3.09 billion and generates $4.34 billion in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $1.06 billion in net income (profit) each year or $12.19 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Matson have?

The company employs 4,288 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Matson?

Matson's mailing address is 1411 SAND ISLAND PARKWAY, HONOLULU HI, 96819. The official website for the company is www.matson.com. The shipping company can be reached via phone at (808) 848-1211, via email at investor-relations@matson.com, or via fax at 510-628-7380.

This page (NYSE:MATX) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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