Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt 13F: New $4.5M Stake in MATX

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Key Points

  • Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia bought 20,400 shares of Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) valued at about $4.5 million, according to an October 21, 2026 SEC filing.
  • Fellow institutional holder American Century Companies Inc grew its position by 257,399 shares to end with 1,760,017 shares worth about $413.5 million.
  • Matson trades recently around $237.50, sitting below its 52-week high of $240.87 with a strong analyst consensus recommendation of strong_buy.

Since the filing, $MATX is up 0.2% to date (from the $235.07 close on Oct 21, 2026).

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Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia opened a brand-new position in Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX) during the quarter, buying 20,400 shares. According to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 21, 2026, the newly acquired stake carried a value of about $4.5 million.

MATX Matson, Inc.
$235.48 +91.49% year to date
Daily close · Oct 22, 2026

What Changed in Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia's Matson Position

The fund established a fresh equity stake in the ocean shipping provider, picking up 20,400 shares. Because this was a brand-new holding, there was no prior share count or percentage comparison. The reported value of the position stood at $4,480,656 based on filing disclosures.

Other Institutional Activity in Matson

Other big investors were also active with the marine shipping company during the period. American Century Companies Inc grew its holdings by 257,399 shares, ending with 1,760,017 shares worth about $413,480,780. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. added 35,140 shares, a 5.7% increase that brought its total to 648,405 shares valued at approximately $152,329,781.

Matson, Inc. Stock Up 0.2%

Matson shares recently traded around $237.50, positioning the stock just below its 52-week high of $240.87. The share price sits well above its 50-day moving average of $226.35 and trades significantly higher than its 200-day moving average of $189.49. The company has a market capitalization of roughly $7.03 billion.

Recent Earnings

Matson posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $3.46 billion alongside earnings of $14.87 per share. The business generated a net profit margin of 13.4% and a return on equity of 17.2%. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

Dividend

Matson pays an annual dividend rate of $1.52 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 0.65%. The payout ratio sits at 9.7% of earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Matson, Inc.

Company insiders were active sellers of company stock in the months leading up to the filing. Officer Christopher A Scott sold 600 shares on August 19, 2026, at an average price of $219.90 for a total value of $131,940. Officer Vicente Salas Angoco Jr. sold 2,293 shares on August 24, 2026, worth $510,784. Chief Executive Officer Matthew J Cox sold 10,000 shares on August 28, 2026, valued at $2,235,385, and later sold another 10,000 shares on September 29, 2026, worth $2,223,326.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts have updated their views on the marine shipping stock through recent months. On August 4, 2026, JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating while lifting its target from $230.00 to $270.00. Stephens & Co. also maintained an Overweight rating on August 4, 2026, raising its target from $240.00 to $260.00. Freedom Broker initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $260.00 target on September 30, 2026. Later, on October 13, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating and bumped its target up to $310.00. Matson carries a consensus recommendation of strong_buy with a mean price target of $276.75 across four analyst opinions.

About Matson

Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Matson operates as a provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. The firm runs its operations through two primary divisions: Ocean Transportation and Logistics, serving key Pacific shipping lanes and supply chains.

Bottom Line

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia's new stake joins a generally active period of institutional adjustments for the company. Investors will look toward Matson's upcoming earnings release on November 4, 2026, for further updates on freight demand and operational performance.

Source: Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt's 13F filing on $MATX (Oct 21, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts

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