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NYSE:MATX

Matson - MATX Stock Forecast, Price & News

$59.67
+0.05 (+0.08%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$59.38
$60.55
50-Day Range
$59.29
$71.28
52-Week Range
$58.06
$125.34
Volume
851,321 shs
Average Volume
319,043 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.15 billion
P/E Ratio
2.23
Dividend Yield
2.08%
Price Target
$74.33

Matson MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
24.6% Upside
$74.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
4.09% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.91
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.33mentions of Matson in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$559,763 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-2.81%
From $4.99 to $4.85 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.19 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

69th out of 122 stocks

Water Transportation Industry

11th out of 18 stocks


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About Matson (NYSE:MATX) Stock

Matson, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of logistics and transportation services. It operates through the Ocean Transportation and Logistics segments. The Ocean Transportation segment offers ocean freight transportation, container stevedoring, refrigerated cargo services, inland transportation, and other terminal services. The Logistics segment includes domestic and international rail intermodal services, regional highway brokerage, specialized hauling, expedited freight operations, supply chain management, storage, and distribution services. The company was founded in 1882 by William Matson and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI.

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MATX Stock News Headlines

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Markets are down...But Jeff Clark couldn't care less because he ignores almost every stock in the market except ONE. He lives financially free trading this One Stock Once per month...
Matson Full Year 2022 Earnings: In Line With Expectations
Matson (MATX) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
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Markets are down...But Jeff Clark couldn't care less because he ignores almost every stock in the market except ONE. He lives financially free trading this One Stock Once per month...
Matson declares $0.31 dividend
Is Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) Trading At A 47% Discount?
Matson, Inc. PT Lowered to $90 at Stephens
Matson (MATX) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
MATSON ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.31 PER SHARE
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MATX Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/2 Dividend
2/08/2023
Last Earnings
2/21/2023
Dividend Payable
3/02/2023
Today
4/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2023
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
$74.33
High Stock Price Forecast
$80.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$70.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+24.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.06 billion
Pretax Margin
31.14%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.34 billion
Cash Flow
$35.73 per share
Book Value
$60.80 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
35,384,000
Market Cap
$2.15 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.18

Key Executives

  • Matthew J. CoxMatthew J. Cox
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Joel M. Wine
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Peter T. HeilmannPeter T. Heilmann
    Chief Administrative Officer & Executive VP
  • John P. LauerJohn P. Lauer
    Chief Commercial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Kevin L. Stuck
    Vice President & Controller













MATX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Matson stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Matson in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Matson's shares. Their MATX share price forecasts range from $70.00 to $80.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $74.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 24.6% 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 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, MATX shares have decreased by 4.5% and is now trading at $59.67.
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Are investors shorting Matson?

Matson saw a decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 1,300,000 shares, a decline of 7.8% from the February 13th total of 1,410,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 317,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.1 days. Currently, 3.7% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Matson's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023.
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How were Matson's earnings last quarter?

Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 21st. The shipping company reported $2.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.13. The shipping company earned $801.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $801.22 million. Matson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 49.26% and a net margin of 24.50%. The company's revenue was down 36.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $9.39 EPS.

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

Matson declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share on Thursday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.08%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 8th.
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Is Matson a good dividend stock?

Matson (NYSE:MATX) pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.07%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 4.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MATX will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.57% 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 fourth quarter 2022 earnings guidance on Wednesday, January, 18th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.88-$2.01 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $3.42. 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."

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 $59.67.

How much money does Matson make?

Matson (NYSE:MATX) has a market capitalization of $2.15 billion and generates $4.34 billion in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $1.06 billion in net income (profit) each year or $26.71 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 4/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff