Matson, Inc. (MATX) shares rose 1.3% to $226.43 as of September 29, 2026, a modest gain from the prior close of $223.45. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for MATX. The move is tied to price move up. Below, we break down what changed for MATX, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
MATX climbed 1.3% to $226.43
MATX moved +2.64% from its $220.61 open to a $226.43 close on 2026-09-29. Monitor next session.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Sep 29, 2026, 4:42 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
1.2×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$6.9B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$260
+14.8% vs price
Price chart
Aug 31 – Sep 29
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Matson, Inc. investors
For Matson, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 1.3% session move. Weighing against that: Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved -4.11% from $214.32 to $205.51 on 2026-08-05; Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved -6.39% from $228.00 to $213.44 on 2026-08-04. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $260.00, implying +14.8% upside from $226.43. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (42/100). With earnings roughly 36 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
MATX price reaction
MATX last traded at $226.43, up $2.98 (+1.33%) from the previous close of $223.45. The session traded on 1.2× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $218.21 and $238.60, and it currently sits about 40% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Matson, Inc. (MATX)
The consensus analyst price target on Matson, Inc. (MATX) is $260.00, 14.8% above the recent $226.43. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 2 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on MATX line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $260.00 implies +14.8% upside from $226.43.
+The Street's most bullish target is $260.00 (+14.8%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 1.3% session move.
+Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved +2.85% from $201.71 to $207.45 on 2026-08-03.
▼ The bearish case
−Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved -4.11% from $214.32 to $205.51 on 2026-08-05.
−MATX moved -2.93% from $204.53 to $198.53 on 2026-07-07.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 29, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
MATX moved -3.14% from its $234.13 open to a $226.78 close on 2026-09-22.
Material / Earnings2026-09-18-0.8%
Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved -1.13% from $235.59 to $232.92 on 2026-09-18. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on elevated volume (2.0x the 5-day average), suggesting institutional participation in the decline.
Material / Earnings2026-09-14+2.8%
Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved +3.49% from $228.64 to $236.62 on September 14, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with a new 30-day high and volume 1.5x the 5-day average.
Matson (MATX) climbed 2.00% to $226.72 on analyst upgrades and higher price targets from JPMorgan and Stephens (targeting up to $270), combined with strong Transpacific China trade demand that has sustained high shipping volumes following a raised Q2 guidance. Volume of 85,166 shares is running at 0.75x expected pace for this time of session.
Material / Earnings2026-08-12+4.9%
Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved +4.65% from $204.92 to $214.45 on 2026-08-12. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near the 5-day average, suggesting no unusual trading activity.
Risk2026-08-05-3.7%
Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved -4.11% from $214.32 to $205.51 on 2026-08-05. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average at 1.1x.
Risk2026-08-04+2.9%
Matson, Inc. (MATX) moved -6.39% from $228.00 to $213.44 on 2026-08-04. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on significantly elevated volume (2.8x the 5-day average), suggesting institutional activity.
Filings2026-08-04+2.9%
Matson, Inc. (MATX) filed its 10-Q quarterly report on August 4, 2026. The filing covers the company's most recent quarter of operations.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-04 (est.)
in 36 days
Earnings Release
2026-11-04
High impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
High
from change events
Frequently asked questions about MATX
Why did Matson, Inc. (MATX) stock move?
MATX rose 1.3% to $226.43. The move is associated with price move up.
How much did MATX stock rise?
MATX gained 1.33% ($2.98) versus the prior close of $223.45, last trading at $226.43 on 1.2× average volume.
When is Matson, Inc.'s next earnings date?
MATX's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-04 — about 36 days away.
What is the analyst price target for MATX?
The consensus analyst price target for MATX is $260.00, about 14.8% above the current $226.43. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 2 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks MATX
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move up was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for MATX, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 29, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
