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MTRN

Materion Corporation

MTRN

Basic Materials · Other Industrial Metals & Mining · Stock · quarterly payer

$245.44

Overvalued · -54% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.24%

Annual Dividend

$0.58

Payout Ratio

13%

5-Yr Growth

4.1%

Ex-Date

Aug 20, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MTRN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Materion Corporation (MTRN) has a forward dividend yield of 0.24%, based on an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and a share price of $245.44.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MTRN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (81 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Materion Corporation (MTRN) has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • MTRN last cut its regular dividend in 2012.
  • MTRN's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 20, 2026, for a dividend of $0.15 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MTRN pays out 13% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • MTRN's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MTRN's 0.24% yield is 56% below its five-year average yield of 0.54%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MTRN is $112.08 per share, 54% below the $245.44 share price, so MTRN screens as overvalued.
  • Materion Corporation (MTRN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Materion Corporation (MTRN) has raised its regular dividend 23 times and cut it 1 time across the 120 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 3.6% increase to $0.145 per share, going ex-dividend on May 28, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 16, 1991.
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SmarterDividends, "MTRN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MTRN

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Materion Corporation (MTRN) yields 0.24% ($0.58 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (81/100) and has 13 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is MTRN a good dividend stock?

Yes

Materion Corporation (MTRN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.24% ($0.58/yr), with 13 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 13 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (13%)
  • 190% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2012

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.24%
Payout Ratio
13%
Annual Dividend
$0.58
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 20, 2026
Years of Growth
13
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.05
Market Cap
$5.1B
P/E Ratio
57.2
5-Yr Total Return
190%
52-Week Range
$109.61 – $324.99
Dividend Safety
A · 81/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2012)

MTRN dividend raises and cuts

Materion Corporation (MTRN) has raised its regular dividend 23 times and cut it 1 time across the 120 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 3.6% increase to $0.145 per share, going ex-dividend on May 28, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 16, 1991.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 28, 2026Raise$0.140 → $0.145+3.6%
May 29, 2025Raise$0.135 → $0.140+3.7%
May 22, 2024Raise$0.130 → $0.135+3.8%
May 30, 2023Raise$0.125 → $0.130+4.0%
May 26, 2022Raise$0.120 → $0.125+4.2%
May 26, 2021Raise$0.115 → $0.120+4.3%
May 28, 2020Raise$0.110 → $0.115+4.5%
May 17, 2019Raise$0.105 → $0.110+4.8%
May 15, 2018Raise$0.100 → $0.105+5.0%
May 15, 2017Raise$0.0950 → $0.100+5.3%
May 16, 2016Raise$0.0900 → $0.0950+5.6%
May 19, 2015Raise$0.0850 → $0.0900+5.9%
Show all 24 changes since 1986
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 19, 2014Raise$0.0800 → $0.0850+6.3%
May 15, 2013Raise$0.0750 → $0.0800+6.7%
Sep 12, 1997Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Sep 11, 1996Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Sep 13, 1995Raise$0.0800 → $0.100+25.0%
Sep 12, 1994Raise$0.0500 → $0.0800+60.0%
Dec 16, 1991Cut$0.180 → $0.0500−72.2%
Jun 11, 1990Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
Jun 12, 1989Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Jun 6, 1988Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Jun 8, 1987Raise$0.140 → $0.150+7.1%
Jun 9, 1986Raise$0.130 → $0.140+7.7%
Every MTRN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
MTRN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 20, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MTRN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MTRN a good dividend stock?

Yes. Materion Corporation (MTRN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.24% ($0.58/yr), with 13 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is MTRN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MTRN's fair value is about $112.08 versus a $245.44 share price — so it looks overvalued (-54% vs. fair value).

Is MTRN's dividend safe?

MTRN has a dividend-safety grade of A (81/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 13-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2012, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MTRN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MTRN is about $112.08 per share, about 54% below the current $245.44 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MTRN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MTRN screens as "yes" and overvalued. Materion Corporation (MTRN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.24% ($0.58/yr), with 13 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. 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 MTRN cut its dividend?

MTRN earns a dividend-safety grade of A (81/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2012). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does MTRN pay a dividend?

Yes. Materion Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.58 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.24%.

What is MTRN's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MTRN's forward dividend yield is 0.24%, based on a $0.58 annual dividend and a $245.44 share price.

What is MTRN's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MTRN pays $0.58 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MTRN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MTRN's payout ratio is 13% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has MTRN grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MTRN has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

When is the next MTRN ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MTRN's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 20, 2026, for $0.15 per share.

MTRN Dividend News

MTRN
IncreaseMTRN·Jun 11, 2026

Materion Raises Dividend for 13th Consecutive Year

Materion lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.145 a share, extending its dividend-growth streak while maintaining a modest yield profile.

Income Calculator

At $0.58 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$14.50
Annual$58.00
Monthly avg$4.83

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