Matson, Inc. (MATX) Stock Price & Analysis
Matson, Inc. (MATX) closed at USD 227.48 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 3.23% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 235.07; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 226.94–236.5 on volume of 228,859 shares. Market capitalization is $6.80B, with a 52-week range of USD 92.64–240.87 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (MATX)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 276.75 (range 260–310).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +144.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +187.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 6.27, revenue estimate $1.07B.
Analysts (MATX)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 276.75 (low 260, high 310).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $270 → $310 |
| 2026-09-30 | Freedom Broker | Initiated | Buy | $260 |
| 2026-08-04 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $230 → $270 |
| 2026-08-04 | Stephens & Co. | Target raised | Overweight | $240 → $260 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MATX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +144.8% | +187.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +145.5% | +23.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 34.8% | 38.3% |
| Max drawdown | -12.8% (Mar 2026→Mar 2026) | -52.5% (Mar 2022→Apr 2023) |
MATX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $6.27 | $5.39 | +16.3% | $1.07B | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $4.09 | $3.98 | +2.9% | $909.5M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $16.46 | $15.00 | +9.7% | $3.70B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $16.81 | $15.43 | +8.9% | $3.74B | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 227.48 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.23% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 235.07 |
| Open | USD 234.3 |
| Day Range | USD 226.94 – 236.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 92.64 – 240.87 |
| Volume | 228,859 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.80B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MATX)
Nexqual's technical model rates MATX "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.77 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 226.61) |
| MACD | 2.18 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (MATX)
Wall Street analysts rate MATX "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 276.75 (range USD 260–310), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 276.75 |
| High Target | USD 310 |
| Low Target | USD 260 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (MATX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 6.27 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.07B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 4.27 vs est 3.82 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.85 vs est 1.61 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 4.6 vs est 3.69 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 4.24 vs est 3.25 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MATX)
| Total Revenue | $3.46B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +16.70% |
| Gross Margin | +23.02% |
| Operating Margin | +16.07% |
| Profit Margin | +13.41% |
| ROE | +17.21% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.26 |
| Current Ratio | 0.89 |
| Total Cash | $119.30M |
| Total Debt | $716.40M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $153.70M (4.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MATX)
Nexqual rates Matson, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 23%, operating 16% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $119M cash vs $716M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $154M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), slim 4.6% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 17%, ROA 6.9% |
Ownership (MATX)
| Insider Ownership | +1.88% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +90.64% |
| Shares Outstanding | 29.90M |
| Float | 29.19M |
| Short % of Float | +7.54% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (MATX)
Matson, Inc. is led by Matthew J. Cox, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Matthew J. Cox |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Joel M. Wine |
| Executive Vice President of Operations at Walnut Creek, California | Vicente S. Angoco |
| Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Development | Justin Schoenberg |
| Director of Corporate Communications | John R. Wagner |
Major Backers & Investors (MATX)
Notable institutional backers of Matson, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Capital Group, SmallCap World Fund Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 5.89% |
| Capital Group | 2.27% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 2.21% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 2.17% |
| T. Rowe Price | 1.76% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 16.58% |
| Vanguard Group | 11% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.5% |
| State Street | 4.04% |
| Geode Capital | 2.67% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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