11 Deep Value Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

5. Matson Inc. (NYSE:MATX)

Forward P/E: 9.5

Potential Upside: 31%

Dividend Yield: 1.4%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 31

Matson Inc. (NYSE:MATX) is one of the deep value stocks to buy according to analysts. In its recently reported Q2 2025 results, Matson’s earnings came in modestly below the prior year, reflecting softer performance in its China service but offset by resilience across domestic tradelanes. EPS came in at $2.92, compared with $3.31 in Q2 2024. Its consolidated revenue was $830.5 million, down 2% year-over-year, while operating income fell to $113.0 million from $124.6 million.

Management emphasized that despite near-term headwinds in China, demand rebounded in late Q2 following a temporary tariff adjustment, and customer shifts to other Asian origins helped support volumes. Matson also highlighted its new expedited Ho Chi Minh service, expanding its reach in Southeast Asia.

While the company raised its full-year outlook, the guidance reflected both resilience and caution. The company guided to operating income moderately below 2024 but ahead of earlier expectations. Q3, however, is expected to show a sharper year-over-year decline in Ocean Transportation earnings due to lower freight rates and muted peak season demand.

Analysts also remain divided on the stock. On July 17, Jefferies had cut its rating on Matson from Buy to Hold, pointing to persistent weakness in China-U.S. container volumes and renewed pressure on freight rates, despite Q2 earnings tracking above expectations. Jefferies highlighted unusually sharp rate swings, with spot prices on the Shanghai-U.S. West Coast route spiking in June before retreating in July, and lowered its price target to $115 from $135 on a more cautious outlook.

Matson Inc. (NYSE:MATX) provides ocean transportation and logistics services in the Pacific through its fleet of 22 owned vessels, including containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships, and custom-designed barges.