Update shared on 15 Nov 2025
Fair value Increased 6.67%Analysts have raised their price target for Matson from $135 to $144. They cite improved revenue growth projections and stronger profit margins as key factors in their revised outlook.
What's in the News
- Matson repurchased 615,000 shares for $65.76 million between July and September 2025. This completes a total buyback of 13,144,044 shares under the program announced in June 2021 (Key Developments).
- The company expects fourth quarter 2025 consolidated operating income to be about 30% lower than the previous year, with full-year interest income projected at approximately $32 million (Key Developments).
- Matson announced an agreement with WhaleSpotter Corp. to deploy an AI-based whale detection system, becoming the first container shipping company to adopt this advanced marine protection technology. The system provides real-time alerts to crews, reducing whale strike risks, and has already undergone successful trials on Matson’s vessels (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- Fair Value Estimate has increased from $135 to $144, reflecting a higher assessment of Matson's intrinsic value.
- Discount Rate has risen slightly, from 7.35% to 7.44%.
- Revenue Growth outlook has shifted from a decline of 6.1% to slight positive growth at 0.26%.
- Net Profit Margin has improved from 5.73% to 7.63%.
- Future Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio estimate has fallen significantly, from 27.45x to 17.16x.
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