Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.05
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.7%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
28 years
MATW Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
28 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
MATW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$1.05
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak28 years
3Y CAGR4.1%
5Y CAGR3.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return56.1%
5Y Total Return-20.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,97910Y ago$7,15620Y ago$11,164
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). MATW's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
MATW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
MATW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Matthews International Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MATW has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.1% and 5-year CAGR of 3.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MATW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -20.2%, with dividends contributing 11.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,156 today.
MATW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.75
Avg/Payment$0.2373
Latest Change+2.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | ↑ +2.0% | 3.54% | May 25, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.2550 | — | 3.80% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2550 | ↑ +2.0% | 4.10% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.28% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.76% | May 26, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.93% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 3.24% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 3.81% | Aug 19, 2024 |
MATW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#2 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
28Y
3.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd MATWMatthews Internation… | $890M | 3.7% | — | 28 | Unknown |
 SCIService Corporation … | $11.0B | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CSVCarriage Services, I… | $748M | 0.9% | — | 6 | Unknown |
3rd  HIHillenbrand, Inc. | $2.3B | 2.8% | 1.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MATXMatson, Inc. | $5.7B | 0.8% | 10.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 BRCBrady Corporation | $3.9B | 1.2% | 24.1% | 37 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $371M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
 ENSGThe Ensign Group, In… | $10.3B | 0.1% | 4.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
MATW Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 3.6% | 4 | $-0.79 | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $0.97 | 4.3% | 4 | $-1.93 | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $0.93 | 4.5% | 4 | $1.26 | 73.8% | 1.35x | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $0.89 | 2.9% | 4 | $-3.18 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $0.86 | 2.4% | 4 | $0.09 | 950.5% | 0.11x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | 4.3% | 4 | $-2.79 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $0.81 | 5.2% | 4 | $-1.21 | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2018 | $0.77 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.37 | 22.8% | 4.38x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $0.70 | 12.9% | 4 | $2.28 | 30.7% | 3.26x | 2.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MATW stock.
How much dividend does MATW pay per share?
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MATW's next ex-dividend date?
MATW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MATW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MATW's dividend safe?
MATW's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 28 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MATW a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Matthews International Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 28 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MATW pay dividends?
Matthews International Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MATW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MATW five years ago would be worth approximately $7,979 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MATW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MATW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.