MATW Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

MATW has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 1.01 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.32%
Payout Ratio 90.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.82%
Consistency Lifetime 99.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.46%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 32
Dividend Rating 67.86%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -3.8%
Total Return 5y: -6.6%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SW 7,395 M 6.14% 6.31%
SPIE 9,439 M 2.38% 6.25%
ELIS 6,732 M 1.91% 3.61%
WKL 21,026 M 1.78% 3.85%
RBA 21,143 M 1.17% 2.86%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TEP 3,746 M 15.0% 96.6%
EDEN 4,932 M 12.7% 93.2%
SW 7,395 M 16.7% 96.6%
UNF 3,888 M 7.74% 94.8%
ELIS 6,732 M 6.74% 74.2%

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SPIE
SPIE
 2.38% Yield

MATW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.255 2% 1.05%
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-08-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.07%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.19%
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-02-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.95%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% 0.84%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-19 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.96%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-05-20 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.83%
2024-02-02 2024-02-05 2024-02-19 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.75%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-11 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% 0.69%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-08-21 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.51%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-05-22 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.62%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-20 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.61%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-12 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% 0.74%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-22 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.86%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-05-23 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.73%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-02-21 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.64%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-13 Quarterly 0.22 2.3% 0.6%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-08-23 Quarterly 0.215 0% 0.63%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-05-24 Quarterly 0.215 0% 0.51%
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-02-22 Quarterly 0.215 0% N/A
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-14 Quarterly 0.215 2.4% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2020-05-01 2020-05-04 2020-05-18 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-17 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-11-22 2019-11-25 2019-12-09 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-08-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-05-03 2019-05-06 2019-05-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-02-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% N/A
2018-07-27 2018-07-30 2018-08-13 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-14 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-02-02 2018-02-05 2018-02-19 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-11-24 2017-11-27 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% N/A
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-14 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-02-02 2017-02-06 2017-02-20 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-11-23 2016-11-28 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% N/A
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-04-28 2016-05-02 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-07 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-18 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-16 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-11-20 2014-11-24 2014-12-08 Quarterly 0.13 18.2% N/A
2014-07-24 2014-07-28 2014-08-12 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2014-04-24 2014-04-28 2014-05-12 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-17 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2013-11-21 2013-11-25 2013-12-09 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2013-07-25 2013-07-29 2013-08-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

MATW Dividend FAQ

Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ: MATW) operates three distinct segments: Memorialization, Industrial Technologies, and Brand Solutions. The Memorialization segment supplies a wide range of granite, bronze, and concrete products for cemeteries and memorial sites, while the Industrial Technologies segment designs and services custom energy-storage systems, warehouse automation, and high-precision printing equipment. The Brand Solutions segment delivers printing plates, digital asset management, and merchandising display services to consumer-goods and retail customers. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company serves a global customer base across these diversified support-service lines.

What is the Dividend Yield of MATW?

As of February 2026, MATW`s dividend yield is 4.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.01 USD by the current share price of 27.16.

Does MATW pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MATW paid a dividend of 1.01 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.255 USD.

How often does MATW pay dividends?

MATW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MATW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

MATW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MATW for the next 4 payments are between 0.256 (+0.4%) and 0.261 (+2.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will MATW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.255 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Matthews International (MATW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MATW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Matthews International (MATW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MATW?

MATW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.82% per year.
Strong growth: MATW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MATW?

MATW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.46%. If you bought MATW's shares at 29.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.01 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MATW?

MATW Payout Consistency is 99.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Matthews International has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MATW have a good Dividend Yield?

MATW`s 4.32% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MATW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MATW is 90.2%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of MATW?

MATW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MATW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MATW's Outstanding Shares?

Matthews International's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.31% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MATW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 4, 2001 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 35,454,500
1995 35,000,000 -1.28%
1996 35,833,300 +2.38%
1997 33,793,100 -5.69%
1998 32,727,300 -3.15%
1999 32,002,900 -2.21%
2000 31,356,500 -2.02%
2001 31,284,000 -0.23%
2002 31,975,900 +2.21%
2003 32,523,000 +1.71%
2004 32,628,000 +0.32%
2005 32,268,000 -1.1%
2006 31,752,000 -1.6%
2007 31,127,000 -1.97%
2008 30,554,000 -1.84%
2009 30,383,000 -0.56%
2010 29,070,000 -4.32%
2011 28,379,000 -2.38%
2012 27,674,800 -2.48%
2013 27,332,200 -1.24%
2014 33,093,000 +21.08%
2015 33,195,000 +0.31%
2016 32,457,000 -2.22%
2017 32,292,000 -0.51%
2018 31,734,000 -1.73%
2019 31,136,000 -1.88%
2020 31,725,000 +1.89%
2021 31,719,000 -0.02%
2022 30,953,000 -2.41%
2023 30,915,000 -0.12%
2024 30,913,000 -0.01%
2025 31,104,000 +0.62%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-29 02:40