Update shared on17 Oct 2025
Fair value Increased 23%Analysts have raised their price target for Matson from $110 to $135, citing improved profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors driving the upward revision.
What's in the News
- Completed the repurchase of 860,000 shares from April to June 2025, representing 2.63 percent for $92.73 million, as part of a broader buyback totaling 12,529,044 shares since June 2021 (Key Developments).
- Raised full-year 2025 earnings guidance, projecting Ocean Transportation operating income to be higher than prior guidance but moderately lower than last year's level. Logistics operating income is expected to be comparable to last year (Key Developments).
- Issued new earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2025, anticipating Ocean Transportation income to be meaningfully lower than the previous year due to decreased freight rates and volumes. Logistics income is expected to remain steady year-over-year (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- The Fair Value Estimate has increased from $110 to $135, reflecting a notable upward revision.
- The Discount Rate decreased slightly from 7.30% to 7.28%, indicating a marginal reduction in the risk assessment.
- The Revenue Growth projection fell further, from -0.70% to -1.43%, suggesting a slightly more negative outlook for top-line expansion.
- The Net Profit Margin estimate improved from 7.85% to 8.23%, pointing to higher expected profitability.
- The Future Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) has risen from 13.79x to 16.49x, reflecting higher anticipated valuation multiples.
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