MATXIndustrials · Marine ShippingThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Matson, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $269 — +25.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Matson, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (39): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (19): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MATX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $270 → $310 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | $260 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $230 → $270 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $240 → $260 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | $230 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 18 July 2025 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 11 June 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 May 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 5 Nov 2026, Matson, Inc. returned +96.6% against +9.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 68% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Matson, Inc. has a market value of $6.3B and an enterprise value of $7.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $3.3B. The latest quarter grew 16.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $429.1M, a 12.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $13.61.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $199.5M, after $352.5M of capital spending.
Matson, Inc. spent $289.2M on share buybacks and $44.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 14.2×; forward P/E: 12.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.72%, paying out 10% of earnings.
Matson, Inc. employs 4,170 people — $796K of revenue per employee.
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Matson expects fourth-quarter operating income to rise approximately 50% year over year, citing strong demand and elevated freight rates in its China service beyond the usual peak shipping season.
Why it matters — The outlook highlights continued strength in Matson’s China service outside its typical peak season.
The provided text identifies a Seeking Alpha transcript of Matson, Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call but gives no details about the call.
Why it matters — MATX watchers may note the earnings-call transcript as a source of company commentary, though the excerpt contains no substantive results or discussion.
Matson reported Q3 earnings of $6.96 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.09. Earnings were $4.24 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — MATX watchers may note that quarterly earnings exceeded the consensus estimate and were higher than a year earlier.
Matson reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $209.4 million, or $6.96 per diluted share, up from $134.7 million, or $4.24 per share, a year earlier. Consolidated operating income and EBITDA also increased year over year; the company repurchased approximately 0.3 million shares and raised its full-year outlook.
Why it matters — The results show higher year-over-year earnings and operating measures, alongside a raised full-year outlook.
A year after Wolfe Research upgraded Matson amid tariff headlines and falling volumes, MATX is up 112%, according to the headline. The excerpt says the firm focused on Matson’s freight rates and cash flows.
Why it matters — The item highlights freight rates and cash flows as factors that mattered to Matson’s performance despite concerns about tariffs and volumes.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Matson, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $269, with estimates ranging from $260 to $310. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Matson, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Matson, Inc. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Nov 2026, Matson, Inc. ranks 97 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +25.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Matson, Inc. 97 out of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Matson, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MATX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $260 to $310 over the next 12 months.
Matson, Inc. returned +96.6% over the 12 months to 5 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Matson, Inc. is a transportation services company that provides ocean transportation and integrated logistics solutions across the Pacific and North America.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 5 Nov 2026): "What Matson (MATX) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call". Matson expects fourth-quarter operating income to rise approximately 50% year over year, citing strong demand and elevated freight rates in its China service beyond the usual peak shipping season.
Matson, Inc. is a transportation services company that provides ocean transportation and integrated logistics solutions across the Pacific and North America. Matson’s core business centers on scheduled ocean freight services supporting domestic non-contiguous markets such as Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and other Pacific island routes, along with specialized Asia-related shipping lanes. The company also operates a logistics segment that complements its marine network with intermodal rail, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, freight forwarding, and supply chain services. This combination of carrier operations and logistics capabilities allows Matson to serve retailers, industrial shippers, government customers, and other businesses that depend on reliable container movement and distribution. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Matson plays a significant role in linking island economies and Pacific trade flows with broader North American supply chains.
CEO Mr. Matthew J. Cox · 4,170 employees · United States · https://www.matson.com
