Matthews International Corporation

NasdaqGS:MATW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$875.9m

Matthews International Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 3/6

Matthews International is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.69%. Next payment date is on 25th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 11th May, 2026.

Key information

3.7%

Dividend yield

1.5%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
Future Dividend Yieldn/a
Dividend Growth5.1%
Next dividend pay date25 May 26
Ex dividend date11 May 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio326%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 02

Matthews International: Upbeat On Propelis Synergies, Deleveraging

Summary Matthews International delivered a solid quarter, with Memorialization achieving flat organic sales despite industry volume pressures. Propelis, with a $130M EBITDA run rate and synergy realization, underpins MATW’s valuation case; a disposal is targeted in 18–24 months. The Industrial Tech segment shows green shoots: Axian’s commercial launch resumes, legal wins secure patents, and a $100M+ backlog signals future traction again. Deleveraging and accretive M&A strengthen MATW’s position, but lower cost of capital and improved Industrial Tech delivery would further enhance conviction in the SotP. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 14

Is Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jul 31

These 4 Measures Indicate That Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Apr 04

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Matthews International Corporation's (NASDAQ:MATW) Low P/S

With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x Matthews International Corporation ( NASDAQ:MATW ) may be sending...
Seeking Alpha Mar 19

Matthews International: No Catalyst From Activism In Board Contest

Summary There was a pretty tight contest between activists and incumbents for board seats. The contest got very heated, and shareholders were furnished with quite aggressively worded letters that accused activists of being ignorant about Matthews International businesses. We think an activist board would more aggressively try to make deals to dispose of the MATW businesses, and we believe these disposals would all come at nice prices. Even though we are not getting an activist board, we reiterate that the SGK sale, even in its first iteration, was a step in the right direction, but not enough. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 08

Matthews International: The SGK Disposal Is Great News

Summary The sale of SGK Brands Solutions at a higher-than-expected valuation is a major win, boosting Matthews International Corporation's stock price and aiding deleveraging efforts. The $250 million cash consideration and additional receivables will significantly reduce MATW's net financial position and interest costs, possibly by around 33%. The focus now shifts to the stable and profitable memorialization business and the industrial tech segment, which has potential for a turnaround. The memorialization business's increased prominence could highlight the sum of the parts, since it's attractive for private buyers, while positive developments in industrial tech and legal issues may further enhance stock value. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 11

Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW) Stock Catapults 26% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

Despite an already strong run, Matthews International Corporation ( NASDAQ:MATW ) shares have been powering on, with a...
Analysis Article Nov 25

Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.25

Matthews International Corporation ( NASDAQ:MATW ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last...
Seeking Alpha Nov 22

Matthews International: Signs Of Deleveraging And Margin Improvement

Summary Matthews International Corporation reported strong earnings, with cost control and deleveraging progress, despite issues in the EV market and marketing limitations for battery technology. The launch of new products like the laser product and Acxiom, along with cost reductions, are expected to drive future growth and profitability in 2025. Memorialization business showed margin improvement and EBITDA growth, benefiting from inventory costing dynamics and cost-cutting measures, despite sales declines. The valuation remains conservative, with upside potential now more dependent on execution and resolution of the Tesla lawsuit, although value is still there. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 07

These 4 Measures Indicate That Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) Is Using Debt Extensively

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Oct 08

Revenues Working Against Matthews International Corporation's (NASDAQ:MATW) Share Price

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x Matthews International Corporation ( NASDAQ:MATW ) is...
Seeking Alpha Oct 06

Matthews International: Lawsuit Risks Loom, But Inflection Point Could Be Near

Summary Matthews International faces challenges due to an outstanding Tesla lawsuit casting a pall, but historically low stock levels present a potential buying opportunity as operating metrics may improve. The company's memorialization business shows promise with expected Q4 improvements, lapping declining death rates and tough comparisons. Industrial technology struggles with stalled EV battery equipment orders, but new product launches and backlog liquidation could drive consolidation in results. Cost-saving measures and strategic acquisitions aim to improve profitability, and it's high time that happened in businesses acquired on the cheap. So far, the timelines have been consistent with past promises, especially the union situation at OLBRICH, and we think results could start to come in from here. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Sep 24

Innovations And Calculated Cost Cuts Poised To Propel Revenue Growth And Market Leadership

Expansion in the SGK segment and the launch of a new laser product line indicate potential revenue growth and market share increase in packaging and product identification.
Analysis Article Jul 18

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW)?

While Matthews International Corporation ( NASDAQ:MATW ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent...
Seeking Alpha Jul 07

Matthews International: Investigating Contrarian Potential In Unusual Conglomerate

Summary Matthews International is a conglomerate with Memorialization, Brand Solutions, and Industrial Technologies segments. The company faces challenges with debt levels and recent customer delays in its smaller segments. There's potential for a near-term rebound in shares of MATW, especially from any further progress in Fed Rate cuts, but otherwise I'm waiting on this name until the businesses improve. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 06

Matthews International Q2: Warehouse Automation Muting Energy Growth

Summary Matthews International Corporation reported Q2 earnings with impacts from warehouse automation and delayed EV plans, but expects incremental improvement in coming quarters. Memorialization segment is facing volume issues due to lower death rates compared to 2022, but underlying trends are positive. The industrial technologies segment is suffering from warehouse automation, but the company believes the situation will turn around, and energy solutions are growing even without the major order realized. SGK restructuring efforts have improved EBITDA performance considerably. The continued underlying strength in energy solutions, focused on EV markets, is reassuring, and assuages fears about the major order delay. A turnaround could be coming. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Apr 17

The Returns At Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) Aren't Growing

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...
Analysis Article Mar 30

We Think Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Mar 15

Investors Don't See Light At End Of Matthews International Corporation's (NASDAQ:MATW) Tunnel

With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x Matthews International Corporation ( NASDAQ:MATW ) may be sending...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: MATW's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: MATW's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Matthews International Dividend Yield vs Market
How does MATW dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (MATW)3.7%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Consumer Services)2.3%
Analyst forecast (MATW) (up to 3 years)n/a

Notable Dividend: MATW's dividend (3.69%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).

High Dividend: MATW's dividend (3.69%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (326.4%), MATW's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: MATW is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 13:58
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Matthews International Corporation is covered by 5 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Liam BurkeBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)
Liam BurkeB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Daniel MooreCJS Securities, Inc.