Matson, Inc. (MATX) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Matson, Inc. (MATX) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, MATX is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Matson, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $7.03B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 14 Water Transportation issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for MATX is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How MATX ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Matson, Inc. (MATX) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Water Transportation peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | MATX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.03B | 5/14 |
| P/E Ratio | 15.17x | 3/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.54x | 4/13 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% | – |
| EPS | $14.83 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $92.74 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $115.68 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | MATX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.7% | 5/8 |
| ROA | 9.8% | 4/10 |
| ROIC | 12.8% | 7/12 |
| Gross Margin | -135.9% | 5/5 |
| Operating Margin | 15.2% | 5/10 |
| Net Margin | 13.4% | 6/10 |
| EBT Margin | 15.9% | 5/10 |
| Tax Rate | 15.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | MATX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89x | 7/14 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.70x | 10/14 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.70x | 10/14 |
| Interest Coverage | 63.6x | 3/16 |
| Working Capital | -$68M | 10/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | MATX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $584M | 5/12 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -5.5% | 8/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | MATX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.73x | 2/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 10.3x | 4/6 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.3x | 1/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 35 days | 3/6 |
| Payables Period | 13 days | 5/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | MATX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.46B | 5/6 |
| Operating Income | $525M | 4/13 |
| Net Income | $463M | 3/10 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $8.16B | 3/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | MATX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.49 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 10.1% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 30M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $536M | 11.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $119M | 2.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $335M | 7.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.94B | 41.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $306M | 6.5% of assets |
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Matson, Inc. (MATX) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Matson, Inc. (Water Transportation): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| MATX Matson, Inc. | ▶ | $7.03B |
| RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd | ▶ | $75.29B |
| CCL Carnival Corp Ltd. | ▲ | $36.61B |
| KEX Kirby Corp | ▼ | $7.22B |
| NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ▶ | $7.03B |
| GLNG Golar Lng Ltd | ▼ | $4.86B |
| TNK Teekay Tankers Ltd. | ▼ | $3.68B |
| NAT Nordic American Tankers Ltd | ▲ | $1.86B |
| FLNG Flex Lng Ltd. | ▼ | $1.65B |
| CMDB Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd | ▶ | $495M |
| EDRY Eurodry Ltd. | ▲ | $147M |
| DLNG Dynagas Lng Partners Lp | ▼ | $131M |
| OMEX Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc | ▲ | $38M |
| USEA United Maritime Corp | ▲ | $25M |
| BIP Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. | ▼ | N/A |
| KNOP Knot Offshore Partners Lp | ▼ | N/A |
| RUBI Rubico Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| VIK Viking Holdings Ltd | ▲ | N/A |
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Matson, Inc. (MATX) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Matson, Inc. (MATX) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, MATX is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Matson, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for MATX is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Matson, Inc. forecasts updated?
Matson, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Matson, Inc.'s industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, MATX included, share the SEC industry code Water Transportation. The largest are: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL), Kirby Corp (KEX), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), Golar Lng Ltd (GLNG), Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.