MATXIndustrials · Marine ShippingThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Matson, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $240 — +15.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. 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
Issuance (92): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (27): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (20): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Matson, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 18 Nov 2024 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Peer Perform | — |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 May 2024 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 1 May 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 21 Feb 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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 15% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MATX appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Matson reported stronger second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook. The company cited continued momentum in its China service, resilient consumer demand, and a stable Trans-Pacific trading environment.
Why it matters — A raised full-year outlook tied to strong China service and steady Trans-Pacific demand signals improved performance expectations for Matson.
Matson reported quarterly earnings of $4.27 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.74 per share and up from $2.92 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company also topped revenue estimates for the period.
Why it matters — A beat on both earnings and revenue versus analyst expectations signals stronger-than-expected quarterly performance for Matson shareholders.
Matson, Inc. published the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, as covered by Seeking Alpha. The item reports that the earnings call transcript is available for the quarter.
Why it matters — The transcript gives MATX watchers direct access to management's discussion of the company's quarterly results and outlook.
Matson reported second quarter 2026 results with net income of $129.4 million ($4.27 EPS), up from $94.7 million ($2.92 EPS) in the year-ago quarter, and the company raised its full-year outlook. The company also repurchased approximately 0.3 million shares during the quarter.
Why it matters — The significant year-over-year growth in earnings, operating income, and EBITDA, combined with an improved full-year outlook, signals strengthening financial performance for the Pacific carrier.
Zacks Investment Research reported that Matson (MATX) shares have formed a hammer chart pattern, suggesting the stock has found support after recent losses. The firm also noted an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, potentially signaling a near-term trend reversal.
Why it matters — Investors tracking MATX would care because the combination of a support pattern and rising earnings estimates may indicate a turnaround in the stock's recent downward performance.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Matson, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $240, with estimates ranging from $230 to $255. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Matson, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Matson, Inc. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Matson, Inc. ranks 89 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 Issuance (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +15.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Matson, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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: $230 to $255 over the next 12 months.
Matson, Inc. returned +93.9% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Matson Inc. is a premier U.S.-based transportation services company that primarily specializes in ocean shipping and logistics.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 4 Aug 2026): "Matson Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Matson reported stronger second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook. The company cited continued momentum in its China service, resilient consumer demand, and a stable Trans-Pacific trading environment.
Matson Inc. is a premier U.S.-based transportation services company that primarily specializes in ocean shipping and logistics. Its primary function is to facilitate the efficient movement of goods across the Pacific, serving routes between the West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia, and other Asian markets. Matson's shipping services are instrumental in supporting the supply chain and transportation needs of various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and agriculture. Notably, Matson is recognized for its reliable schedules and for offering a wide range of services, such as dry container shipping, refrigerated container shipping, and specialized cargo transportation. In addition to its ocean logistics capabilities, Matson provides comprehensive logistics services that cover expedited freight forwarding, intermodal transportation, and warehousing solutions. Established in 1882 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company plays a significant role in international trade, facilitating the import and export flow essential to many businesses and economies throughout the Pacific region.
CEO Mr. Matthew J. Cox · 4,170 employees · United States · https://www.matson.com