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MATW

Matthews International Corporation

MATW31 yrs growth

Industrials · Conglomerates · Stock · quarterly payer

$18.80

Overvalued · -31% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.43%

Annual Dividend

$1.02

Payout Ratio

348%

5-Yr Growth

3.5%

Ex-Date

Aug 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MATW's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (MATW) has a forward dividend yield of 5.43%, based on an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and a share price of $18.80.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, MATW's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (77 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Matthews International Corporation (MATW) has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years as of Oct 14, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
  • MATW has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • MATW's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.26 per share.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, MATW pays out 348% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • MATW's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, MATW's 5.43% yield is 75% above its five-year average yield of 3.10%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MATW is $12.93 per share, 31% below the $18.80 share price, so MATW screens as overvalued.
  • Matthews International Corporation (MATW) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "MATW Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MATW

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (MATW) yields 5.43% ($1.02 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (77/100) and has 31 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is MATW a good dividend stock?

Yes

Matthews International Corporation (MATW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.43% ($1.02/yr), with 31 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 31 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (348%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.43%
Payout Ratio
348%
Annual Dividend
$1.02
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 10, 2026
Years of Growth
31
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.04
Market Cap
$586.8M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-46%
52-Week Range
$18.54 – $30.93
Dividend Safety
B · 77/100
Ever Cut?
No
MATW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MATW dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MATW a good dividend stock?

Yes. Matthews International Corporation (MATW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.43% ($1.02/yr), with 31 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is MATW undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MATW's fair value is about $12.93 versus a $18.80 share price — so it looks overvalued (-31% vs. fair value).

Is MATW's dividend safe?

MATW has a dividend-safety grade of B (77/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 31-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MATW's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MATW is about $12.93 per share, about 31% below the current $18.80 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MATW a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MATW screens as "yes" and overvalued. Matthews International Corporation (MATW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.43% ($1.02/yr), with 31 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will MATW cut its dividend?

MATW earns a dividend-safety grade of B (77/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does MATW pay a dividend?

Yes. Matthews International Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.02 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.43%.

What is MATW's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, MATW's forward dividend yield is 5.43%, based on a $1.02 annual dividend and a $18.80 share price.

What is MATW's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, MATW pays $1.02 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MATW's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, MATW's payout ratio is 348% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has MATW grown its dividend?

As of Oct 14, 2026, MATW has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years.

When is the next MATW ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, MATW's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 10, 2026, for $0.26 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.02 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.50
Annual$102.00
Monthly avg$8.50

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