MATXIndustrials · Marine ShippingThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Matson, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $269 — +14.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 15 Oct 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
Issuance (100): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (34): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (18): 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 +14.3% 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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 16 Oct 2026, Matson, Inc. returned +152.7% against +16.8% 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.
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 67% 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 $7.0B and an enterprise value of $7.6B.
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: 15.8×; forward P/E: 14.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.65%, paying out 10% of earnings.
Matson, Inc. employs 4,170 people — $796K of revenue per employee.
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Matson and Hanwha Philly Shipyard christened Makua, the first of three new containerships being built for Matson’s China-Long Beach Express and Hawaii services. The vessel is expected to enter service in 2027.
Why it matters — The christening marks progress on Matson’s planned fleet additions for its China-Long Beach Express and Hawaii services.
The article reports that while compiling top analyst stock picks from the past month, U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 400 points following the release of PCE data.
Why it matters — MATX watchers would care as the broader market's reaction to inflation data and analyst picks can affect freight/shipping sector sentiment.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Matson's cost controls, rising earnings estimates, strong share gains, and high dividend are tailwinds supporting the stock. The piece highlights these factors as reasons investors should consider the company at this time.
Why it matters — The item points to strengthening fundamentals—cost discipline, earnings momentum, market share growth, and dividends—that could inform how MATX watchers weigh the company's current positioning.
Zacks reports that Matson (MATX) passed its shorter-term trading strategy-based screen, flagging the stock as a solid choice for investors looking to capitalize on its recent price trend. The piece suggests the trend could be sustainable for MATX.
Why it matters — This highlights Matson's recent positive price momentum and its strength on a fundamentals-based screen, which a MATX watcher would find relevant for monitoring the stock's near-term activity.
Investors Business Daily reports that the shipping industry group is performing strongly in the current stock market, with numerous shipping stocks reaching new highs. The article highlights the group as one of the best-performing sectors at this time.
Why it matters — As a shipping company, MATX operates within this industry group, so a strong market showing for shipping stocks could reflect favorably on the sector in which the company competes.
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. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Oct 2026, Matson, Inc. ranks 96 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 (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +14.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Matson, Inc. 96 out of 100 as at 15 Oct 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 +152.7% over the 12 months to 16 Oct 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 (PRNewsWire, 12 Oct 2026): "MATSON CHRISTENS NEXT ALOHA CLASS VESSEL 'MAKUA'". Matson and Hanwha Philly Shipyard christened Makua, the first of three new containerships being built for Matson’s China-Long Beach Express and Hawaii services. The vessel is expected to enter service in 2027.
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
