MATX
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Matson, Inc. (MATX) closed at $155.07 as of 2026-03-20, trading 51.5% above its 200-week moving average of $102.38. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 46.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 74, MATX is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.15 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2711 weeks of data, MATX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 45 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MATX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.1%.
With a market cap of $4.8 billion, MATX is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 16.4%, a solid level. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 16.3% over the past three years. MATX passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MATX would have grown to $3331, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.1% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming MATX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -47.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MATX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MATX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 28 historical episodes, buying MATX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.8% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +6.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 74% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +33.3% vs +21.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MATX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MATX has crossed below its 200-week MA 45 times with an average 1-year return of +15.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 | 1 | 1.4% | +68.8% | +38227.0% |
| May 1974 | Jul 1974 | 9 | 8.2% | +50.0% | +38227.0% |
| Jul 1976 | Jan 1977 | 29 | 18.4% | +2.2% | +31697.2% |
| Feb 1977 | Feb 1977 | 1 | 3.4% | +2.3% | +32419.9% |
| Jun 1977 | Aug 1977 | 5 | 5.1% | +9.0% | +32175.4% |
| Aug 1977 | Sep 1977 | 2 | 2.1% | +17.9% | +30561.6% |
| Sep 1977 | Nov 1977 | 7 | 5.2% | +7.1% | +30561.6% |
| Jan 1978 | May 1978 | 20 | 8.0% | +7.2% | +31006.0% |
| Jun 1978 | Jul 1978 | 4 | 2.8% | +45.5% | +29504.3% |
| Oct 1978 | Dec 1978 | 9 | 11.1% | +43.4% | +29504.3% |
| Feb 1979 | Mar 1979 | 1 | 0.9% | +81.8% | +29918.4% |
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 2 | 9.9% | +7.0% | +19959.0% |
| Oct 1981 | Sep 1982 | 48 | 23.5% | +26.9% | +21256.3% |
| Mar 1990 | Mar 1990 | 1 | 0.3% | -9.8% | +2880.8% |
| Apr 1990 | Apr 1990 | 1 | 1.7% | +0.9% | +2906.7% |
| Apr 1990 | May 1990 | 2 | 1.3% | -6.3% | +2880.8% |
| Jul 1990 | Mar 1992 | 88 | 34.2% | -15.2% | +2910.3% |
| Mar 1992 | Apr 1993 | 57 | 19.7% | -13.0% | +2831.9% |
| Jul 1993 | Aug 1993 | 2 | 1.2% | +7.9% | +3070.5% |
| Aug 1993 | Nov 1993 | 12 | 4.5% | +10.3% | +3176.0% |
| Oct 1994 | Mar 1995 | 18 | 10.4% | +6.2% | +3215.5% |
| Mar 1995 | May 1995 | 6 | 5.2% | +8.9% | +3114.8% |
| Jun 1995 | Jul 1995 | 2 | 3.5% | +12.5% | +3175.4% |
| Oct 1995 | Nov 1995 | 3 | 0.9% | +12.9% | +3074.0% |
| Aug 1998 | Jun 1999 | 47 | 19.6% | +16.9% | +2741.6% |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 1 | 0.7% | +14.0% | +2602.2% |
| Nov 1999 | May 2000 | 26 | 19.2% | +25.3% | +2590.8% |
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2000 | 2 | 2.5% | +10.9% | +2620.4% |
| Mar 2001 | May 2001 | 9 | 8.1% | +24.3% | +2507.8% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 3 | 2.1% | +4.7% | +2550.5% |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 | 1 | 0.3% | +9.5% | +2504.0% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 6 | 3.4% | +34.8% | +2431.1% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 1.8% | -46.0% | +1039.9% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 4 | 3.8% | -61.1% | +1025.2% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 5 | 5.7% | -43.5% | +991.4% |
| Aug 2008 | Sep 2008 | 2 | 3.4% | -31.9% | +973.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2010 | 110 | 62.3% | -22.3% | +979.9% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 1.9% | +44.7% | +1179.1% |
| Mar 2017 | Jan 2018 | 47 | 30.6% | -4.9% | +462.2% |
| Feb 2018 | May 2018 | 11 | 15.5% | +19.8% | +497.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 2.2% | +18.5% | +421.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Feb 2019 | 8 | 9.0% | +33.7% | +458.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 | 18 | 23.9% | +132.8% | +424.0% |
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 1 | 4.3% | +98.9% | +183.1% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 3 | 10.2% | N/A | +77.1% |
| Average | 14 | — | +15.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MATX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Matson, Inc. (MATX) is currently 51.5% above its 200-week moving average of $102.38. It would need to fall to $102.38 to cross below the line.
What is MATX's 200-week moving average price?
Matson, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $102.38 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MATX drops below its 200-week moving average?
MATX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 45 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +15.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is MATX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MATX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 74 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 4.2%. Return on equity is 16.4%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MATX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in MATX would have grown to $3331, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 11.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. MATX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MATX pay a dividend?
Yes. Matson, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 93.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20