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Matson (MATX)

Industrials · Marine Shipping · NYSE

Matson (MATX) is a Industrials company in the Marine Shipping industry. It has a market capitalization of $6.34B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.0 and a free-cash-flow yield of 2.2%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 2.3% and free cash flow per share fell 64.3%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.6 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 5.6/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Leading · +106.6% over 12 months ex. last
Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.
Shariah screen
Shariah Compliant
Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Off its high
-12.0%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$6.34B
Trailing P/E12.0
Price / book2.4
Price / sales1.8
FCF yield2.2%
Dividend yield0.7%
Gross margin22.4%
Operating margin13.5%
Net margin12.9%
Revenue growth (YoY)-2.3%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)-8.3%
EPS growth (YoY)-0.7%
FCF/share growth (YoY)-64.3%
Beta1.3
ExchangeNYSE
SectorIndustrials
IndustryMarine Shipping

MATX earnings

Next report: Feb 24, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $4.09). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Nov 4, 2026 $6.96 $6.27 +11.0% $1.11B
Q2 2026 Aug 3, 2026 $4.27 $3.82 +11.8% —
Q1 2026 May 4, 2026 $1.85 $1.61 +14.9% $757.80M
Q4 2025 Feb 24, 2026 $4.60 $3.69 +24.7% $851.90M

MATX analyst price target

Median target $268.50 from 4 analysts, ranging $260.00 – $310.00.

Marine Shipping peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
KEX Kirby $6.39B 17.4
HAFN Hafnia $5.02B 7.9
ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping Services $3.37B 38.8
ECO Okeanis Eco Tankers $3.25B 7.7
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers $3.10B 9.9
NMM Navios Maritime Partners $2.47B 5.0
HOS Hornbeck Offshore Services $1.74B —
SFL SFL $1.56B 20.7
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MATX FAQ

Is MATX a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Matson Hold (5.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is MATX's P/E ratio?
Matson trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.0.
When does MATX report earnings?
Matson's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $4.09.
What is the MATX price target?
The median analyst price target from 4 analysts is $268.50, with a range of $260.00 – $310.00.
Is MATX Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Matson as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does MATX pay a dividend?
Yes — Matson's dividend yield is 0.7%.