Why is MATX Up Today?

MATX
$230.92
▲ +2.40% (+$5.55)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:37 PM ET (982 min ago)

About Matsons, Inc.

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...

Sector: WATER TRANSPORTATION
Market Cap: $3.14B
Forward P/E: 9.9
52-Week Range: $86.97 - $240.87
Employees: 4,356

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 WATER TRANSPORTATION sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The WATER TRANSPORTATION sector is up 1.7% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

WATER TRANSPORTATION sector: +1.7%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most WATER TRANSPORTATION stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

MATX is outperforming the market (+1.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
MATX
This Stock
+2.40%
vs S&P 500: +1.66%
vs Nasdaq: +1.38%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, MATX is expected to trade between:
$226.30 - $237.85

Key Level to Watch

$242.47 resistance
Watch for continuation above $230.92

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:37 PM (982 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

MATX has moved more than 3.0% up on 22 occasions in the past year.

27.3%
Continuation Rate
6/22 times continued up
-0.49%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Aug 12, 2026 (4.9%) → Next day: -0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is MATX stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The WATER TRANSPORTATION sector is up 1.7% on average.

Is MATX stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, MATX shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the MATX stock price target?

MATX is currently trading at $230.92. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $226.30 - $237.85. See long-term price prediction →

Will MATX stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that MATX's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $242.47 (resistance).

Is MATX stock oversold or overbought?

MATX's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 56.7. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for MATX stock?

MATX's 10-day momentum indicator is at -1.81. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is MATX outperforming or underperforming the market?

MATX (+2.40%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for MATX?

MATX's MACD (1.25) is currently below the signal line (2.16), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 16.7) is weak.

Is MATX in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, MATX is in a bullish trend. The price ($230.92) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($228.57) and 50-day SMA ($219.82). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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