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MATSON INC

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Matson Inc is engaged in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. The business segments of the company are Ocean Transportation which provides ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Okinawa, and different islands in the South Pacific, and Logistics segment which offers long haul and regional highway trucking services, warehousing and distribution services, supply chain management, and freight forwarding services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Ocean Transportation segment.

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Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta maintains Matson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $125 to $135.

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Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan maintains Matson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $160 to $130.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Matson, Lowers Price Target to $130

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Daniel Imbro maintains Matson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $175 to $150.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Matson, Lowers Price Target to $150

Matson shares are trading lower after the company reported a Q1 sales miss.

In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Matson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have recently evaluated Matson and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $146.25, accompanied by a high estimate of $175.00 and a low estimate of $125.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 0.29%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746540043_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Matson's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Rating</th>
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<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Omar Nokta</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
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<td>Omar Nokta</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Benjamin Nolan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
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<td>Daniel Imbro</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Matson. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Matson compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Matson's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MATX/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Matson analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Matson: A Closer Look</h2>
Matson Inc is engaged in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. The business segments of the company are Ocean Transportation which provides ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Okinawa, and different islands in the South Pacific, and Logistics segment which offers long haul and regional highway trucking services, warehousing and distribution services, supply chain management, and freight forwarding services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Ocean Transportation segment.
<h3>Financial Insights: Matson</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Matson's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 12.85%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Matson's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 14.38%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Matson's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.91%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Matson's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.83% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Matson's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.28.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Beyond The Numbers: 4 Analysts Discuss Matson Stock

Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta maintains Matson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $125 price target.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Matson, Maintains $125 Price Target

Matson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.18 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.13 by 2.35 percent. This is a 109.62 percent increase over earnings of $1.04 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $782.00 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $794.33 million by 1.55 percent. This is a 8.30 percent increase over sales of $722.10 million the same period last year.

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading higher following US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's reported remarks about trade de-escalation with China.

The Donald Trump administration has announced exemptions for domestic exporters and vessel owners from port fees on China-built ships, aimed at bolstering the U.S. shipbuilding industry and countering China&#8217;s maritime influence
What Happened: According to a Reuters report, the Trump administration declared on Thursday that domestic exporters and vessel owners operating in the Great Lakes, the Caribbean, and U.S. territories will be exempt from port fees on China-built vessels.
The U.S. Trade Representative&#8217;s notice, published in the Federal Register, revised a February proposal that initially suggested fees up to $1.5 million per port call on China-built ships.
This proposal had raised concerns among global shipping executives about potential impacts on U.S. export prices and consumer costs.
Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative, stated, &#8220;Ships and shipping are vital to American economic security and the free flow of commerce.&#8221;
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Exemptions include ships ferrying goods between domestic ports, to Caribbean islands, and U.S. territories. U.S.-based carriers like Matson Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) and Seaboard Marine will avoid the fees, as will empty ships arriving to load exports.
The levies will be implemented in 180 days, starting October 14, with fees based on net tonnage or container count.
Why It Matters: The decision to exempt domestic shippers from port fees is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
As reported in March, Trump is preparing an executive order with 18 measures aimed at <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44136076/trump-reportedly-plans-executive-order-to-boost-us-shipbuilding-and-counter-chinas-maritime-lead">boosting the American maritime sector</a> and countering China&#8217;s dominance.
This move comes amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Recent reports indicate that China has significantly <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44860334/china-cuts-us-oil-purchases-by-90-boosts-imports-from-canada-to-new-heights">reduced its oil imports from the U.S.</a> while increasing imports from Canada. Additionally, fears of <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44868280/us-listed-chinese-stocks-face-250-billion-forced-selling-risk-as-delisting-fears-emerge-what-investors-need-to-know">delisting U.S.-listed Chinese stocks</a> have emerged due to geopolitical frictions.
President Trump has emphasized the <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44832771/the-ball-is-in-chinas-court-trump-says-as-white-house-awaits-beijings-call-china-needs-to-make-a-deal-with-us">need for China to initiate negotiations</a>, stating that the &#8220;ball is in China&#8217;s court&#8221;.
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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

Richard S Kinney, Senior Vice President at Matson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>), reported an insider sell on March 7, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: After conducting a thorough analysis, Kinney sold 1,997 shares of Matson. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000003453/000122520825003111//Archives/edgar/data/3453/000122520825003111/0001225208-25-003111-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday. The total transaction value is $273,804.
Tracking the Friday's morning session, Matson shares are trading at $133.24, showing a down of 0.0%.
<h3>Get to Know Matson Better</h3>
Matson Inc is engaged in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. The business segments of the company are Ocean Transportation which provides ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Okinawa, and different islands in the South Pacific, and Logistics segment which offers long haul and regional highway trucking services, warehousing and distribution services, supply chain management, and freight forwarding services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Ocean Transportation segment.
<h3>Breaking Down Matson's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: Matson's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 12.85%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 26.71%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Matson's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 3.87.
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Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.28.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 9.56 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Matson's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 1.33, Matson's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Indicated by a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 5.44, the company suggests a potential undervaluation, which might be advantageous for value-focused investors.
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Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Important</h3>
Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Senior Vice President Of Matson Makes $273K Sale

It was reported on March 7, that John P Lauer, EVP &amp; Chief Commercial Officer at Matson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: Lauer's decision to sell 7,985 shares of Matson was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000003453/000122520825003112//Archives/edgar/data/3453/000122520825003112/0001225208-25-003112-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday. The total value of the sale is $1,075,818.
At Friday morning, Matson shares are down by 0.0%, trading at $133.24.
<h3>Discovering Matson: A Closer Look</h3>
Matson Inc is engaged in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. The business segments of the company are Ocean Transportation which provides ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Okinawa, and different islands in the South Pacific, and Logistics segment which offers long haul and regional highway trucking services, warehousing and distribution services, supply chain management, and freight forwarding services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Ocean Transportation segment.
<h3>Matson: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Matson's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 12.85%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 26.71%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 3.87, Matson showcases strong earnings per share.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, Matson adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 9.56 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.33 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Matson's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 5.44, Matson presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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