Matson (MATX) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $236.86, +0.55% vs the prior close of $235.57.
- Volume 422.50K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MATX rises 0.5% to $236.86, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $236.86, +0.55% vs the prior close of $235.57. Day range $230.23–$237.76, opened at $233.31.
MATX daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — MATX rises 0.5% to $236.86, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $236.86, +0.55% vs the prior close of $235.57. Day range $230.23–$237.76, opened at $233.31.
- Volume was 422.50K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 273.25K.
- Price is +5.7% vs its 50-day average ($224.09) and +26.5% vs its 200-day average ($187.28).
- 52-week range $92.64–$240.87; today's close sits at 97% of that range, 1.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — MATX ends flat (+0.1%) to $235.57, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $235.57, +0.15% vs the prior close of $235.22. Day range $230.45–$236.58, opened at $234.14.
- Volume was 295.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 282.84K.
- Price is +5.4% vs its 50-day average ($223.46) and +26.2% vs its 200-day average ($186.73).
- 52-week range $88.59–$240.87; today's close sits at 97% of that range, 2.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — MATX jumps 3.3% to $235.22
- Closed at $235.22, +3.31% vs the prior close of $227.68. Day range $230.59–$236.24, opened at $231.16.
- Volume was 327.60K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 282.86K.
- Price is +5.5% vs its 50-day average ($223.02) and +26.3% vs its 200-day average ($186.17).
- 52-week range $88.50–$240.87; today's close sits at 96% of that range, 2.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — MATX rises 0.9% to $227.68
- Closed at $227.68, +0.89% vs the prior close of $225.67. Day range $227.01–$230.37, opened at $227.12.
- Volume was 174.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 283.05K.
- Price is +2.3% vs its 50-day average ($222.46) and +22.7% vs its 200-day average ($185.62).
- 52-week range $86.97–$240.87; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 5.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MATX dips 0.9% to $225.67
- Closed at $225.67, -0.93% vs the prior close of $227.79. Day range $224.82–$228.06, opened at $227.83.
- Volume was 194.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 282.56K.
- Price is +1.7% vs its 50-day average ($221.96) and +21.9% vs its 200-day average ($185.10).
- 52-week range $86.97–$240.87; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 6.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MATX rises 2.2% to $227.79
- Closed at $227.79, +2.18% vs the prior close of $222.92. Day range $223.09–$228.10, opened at $223.25.
- Volume was 255.10K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 285.80K.
- Price is +2.8% vs its 50-day average ($221.52) and +23.4% vs its 200-day average ($184.59).
- 52-week range $86.97–$240.87; today's close sits at 92% of that range, 5.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MATX dips 0.8% to $222.92, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $222.92, -0.83% vs the prior close of $224.78. Day range $222.15–$225.21, opened at $223.22.
- Volume was 233.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 286.55K.
- Price is +0.9% vs its 50-day average ($221.00) and +21.1% vs its 200-day average ($184.07).
- 52-week range $86.97–$240.87; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 7.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — MATX dips 2.5% to $224.78
- Closed at $224.78, -2.55% vs the prior close of $230.66. Day range $220.62–$231.00, opened at $231.00.
- Volume was 279.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 286.24K.
- Price is +1.9% vs its 50-day average ($220.60) and +22.4% vs its 200-day average ($183.60).
- 52-week range $86.97–$240.87; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 6.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MATX ends flat (-0.2%) to $230.66
- Closed at $230.66, -0.19% vs the prior close of $231.11. Day range $224.29–$232.43, opened at $231.11.
- Volume was 273.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 284.15K.
- Price is +4.7% vs its 50-day average ($220.22) and +26.0% vs its 200-day average ($183.09).
- 52-week range $86.97–$240.87; today's close sits at 93% of that range, 4.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — MATX rises 2.5% to $231.11
- Closed at $231.11, +2.49% vs the prior close of $225.50. Day range $227.46–$233.66, opened at $227.46.
- Volume was 211.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 289.25K.
- Price is +5.1% vs its 50-day average ($219.82) and +26.6% vs its 200-day average ($182.56).
- 52-week range $86.97–$240.87; today's close sits at 94% of that range, 4.1% below the 52-week high.
MATX latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MATX in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 1, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Cox Matthew J sold 705 shares at $220.32 (≈$155.33K) on Sep 29, 2026; now holds 228,591
- Cox Matthew J sold 752 shares at $223.72 (≈$168.24K) on Sep 29, 2026; now holds 227,839
- Cox Matthew J sold 2,495 shares at $221.52 (≈$552.69K) on Sep 29, 2026; now holds 225,344
- Cox Matthew J sold 6,048 shares at $222.73 (≈$1.35M) on Sep 29, 2026; now holds 219,296
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 29, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 1, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 1, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 28, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Cox Matthew J sold 442 shares at $225.05 (≈$99.47K) on Aug 28, 2026
- Cox Matthew J sold 3,443 shares at $223.91 (≈$770.92K) on Aug 28, 2026
- Cox Matthew J sold 6,115 shares at $223.22 (≈$1.36M) on Aug 28, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 25, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 14, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 4, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $969.40M (prior year $830.50M) (+16.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $129.40M (prior year $94.70M) (+36.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $4.27 (prior year $2.92) (+46.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 3, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 31, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 15, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade MATX
- Last results release: Aug 3, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jul 15, 2026, May 4, 2026, Feb 24, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 2, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.50% (largest 3.4%).
- Liquidity: about 301.13K shares (≈$71.33M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $236.86 vs a range of $92.64–$240.87 (97% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 6, 2026 ($0.38/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Matthew J Cox sold 442 shares on Aug 28, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 4, 2026; 8-K Aug 3, 2026; 8-K Jul 15, 2026.
- Share count: 29.90M shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -5.9% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Water Transportation.
MATX market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 233.31 | 237.76 | 230.23 | 236.86 | 422.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 234.14 | 236.58 | 230.45 | 235.57 | 295.70K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 231.16 | 236.24 | 230.59 | 235.22 | 327.60K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 227.12 | 230.37 | 227.01 | 227.68 | 174.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 227.83 | 228.06 | 224.82 | 225.67 | 194.80K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 223.25 | 228.10 | 223.09 | 227.79 | 255.10K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 223.22 | 225.21 | 222.15 | 222.92 | 233.70K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 231.00 | 231.00 | 220.62 | 224.78 | 279.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 231.11 | 232.43 | 224.29 | 230.66 | 273.70K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 227.46 | 233.66 | 227.46 | 231.11 | 211.30K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 219.92 | 227.49 | 219.75 | 225.50 | 246.90K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 226.37 | 227.06 | 219.20 | 219.64 | 346.80K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 222.09 | 228.59 | 218.71 | 226.43 | 352.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 220.49 | 226.76 | 218.10 | 223.45 | 230.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 224.50 | 225.91 | 222.76 | 224.66 | 264.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 221.91 | 229.20 | 221.91 | 224.82 | 347.00K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 226.01 | 227.90 | 220.79 | 221.91 | 235.00K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 234.13 | 236.40 | 224.28 | 226.78 | 359.60K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 235.25 | 236.20 | 227.73 | 234.72 | 296.40K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 235.59 | 235.99 | 229.77 | 232.92 | 675.30K |
About Matson
Matson (MATX) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Water Transportation”. Its business address is in HONOLULU, HI. State of incorporation: HI. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 3453.
MATX board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Meredith J Ching | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Matthew J Cox | Chairman & CEO | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Mark H Fukunaga | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Stanley M Kuriyama | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Constance H Lau | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Bradley D Tilden | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Jenai S Wall | Director | Apr 27, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Vic S Jr Angoco | Executive Vice President | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Matthew J Cox | Chairman & CEO | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Grace M Cerocke | Senior Vice President | May 29, 2026 |
| Qiang Gao | Senior Vice President | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Peter T Heilmann | EVP, Chief Admin. Officer & GC | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Jerome James Holland | EVP | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Leonard P Isotoff | Senior Vice President | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Richard S Kinney | Senior Vice President | Mar 4, 2026 |
| John P Lauer | EVP & Chief Commercial Officer | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Kuuhaku T Park | Senior Vice President | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Laura L Rascon | Senior Vice President | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Kevin L Stuck | VP and Controller | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Christopher A Scott | EVP & Chief Commercial Officer | Aug 20, 2026 |
| John Warren Sullivan | Senior Vice President | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Jason Lee Taylor | Senior Vice President | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jennifer C. Tungul | Senior Vice President | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Joel M Wine | EVP & CFO | Mar 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Matthew J Cox | Sale | 442 | $225.05 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Matthew J Cox | Sale | 3,443 | $223.91 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Matthew J Cox | Sale | 6,115 | $223.22 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Vic S Jr Angoco | Sale | 1,041 | $221.98 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Vic S Jr Angoco | Sale | 670 | $222.81 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Vic S Jr Angoco | Sale | 582 | $224.09 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Peter T Heilmann | Sale | 5,000 | $220.15 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Christopher A Scott | Sale | 600 | $219.90 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Jason Lee Taylor | Sale | 1,961 | $217.00 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | John Warren Sullivan | Sale | 1,917 | $208.49 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Jennifer C. Tungul | Sale | 402 | $208.49 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Kuuhaku T Park | Sale | 1,000 | $208.49 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Leonard P Isotoff | Sale | 1,250 | $208.30 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Matthew J Cox | Sale | 348 | $201.43 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Matthew J Cox | Sale | 1,172 | $198.61 |
MATX financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $3.34B | $444.80M | 13.81 | $547.10M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $3.42B | $476.40M | 13.93 | $767.80M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $3.09B | $297.10M | 8.32 | $510.50M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $4.34B | $1.06B | 27.07 | $1.27B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $3.93B | $927.40M | 21.47 | $984.10M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $4.71B, total liabilities $—, cash $119.30M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MATX earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $207.45 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $208.90 |
| May 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $170.83 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $166.99 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $145.97 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $98.07 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $106.78 |
| May 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $110.07 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $141.37 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $133.59 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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