11 Best Shipping and Container Stocks to Invest in Now

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2. Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 31

Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) is one of the best shipping and container stocks to invest in now. On July 18, Jefferies downgraded Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) to Hold from Buy, bringing the price target down to $115 from $135.

The analyst told investors in a research note that freight rates and volumes have continued to soften further in July. While the firm anticipates Matson, Inc.’s (NYSE:MATX) Q2 2025 results to be better than expected, it also estimates that its outlook for Q3 “looks to be softer.”

Jefferies thus downgraded Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) and reduced estimates ahead of earnings.

Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) is a holding company that provides logistics and transportation services. Its operations are divided into the Ocean Transportation and Logistics segments.

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