Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.55
Materion Corporation (MTRN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
15.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
MTRN Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is rising.
MTRN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$0.55
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout170.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR3.9%
5Y CAGR4.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield0.5%
1Y Total Return151.7%
5Y Total Return159.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,94310Y ago$76,92520Y ago$81,121
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MTRN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
MTRN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Materion Corporation distributes 15.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 170.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MTRN has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.9% and 5-year CAGR of 4.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MTRN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 0.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 159.4%, with dividends contributing 3.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $76,925 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MTRN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.60
Avg/Payment$0.1300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 37.12% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 47.30% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 48.48% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.1400 | ↑ +3.7% | 69.71% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.1350 | — | 53.95% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.1350 | — | 45.76% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.1350 | — | 44.52% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.1350 | ↑ +3.8% | 46.63% | Jun 7, 2024 |
MTRN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
15.4% payout
Streak
13Y
4.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.5%
#7 of 7
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTRNMaterion Corporation | $4.1B | 0.3% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
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3rd  ESIElement Solutions In… | $10.8B | 0.7% | 40.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
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MTRN Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.14 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.56 | 3.7% | 4 | $3.58 | 15.5% | 6.45x | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $0.54 | 3.9% | 4 | $0.28 | 191.1% | 0.52x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | 4.0% | 4 | $4.58 | 11.2% | 8.89x | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $0.49 | 4.2% | 4 | $4.14 | 12.0% | 8.36x | 0.8% |
| 2021 | $0.47 | 4.4% | 4 | $3.50 | 13.6% | 7.37x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.46 | 4.6% | 4 | $0.75 | 60.7% | 1.65x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.43 | 4.8% | 4 | $2.59 | 16.8% | 5.95x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.41 | 5.1% | 4 | $1.01 | 41.1% | 2.43x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | 5.3% | 4 | $0.56 | 70.5% | 1.42x | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonMTRN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MTRN stock.
How much dividend does MTRN pay per share?
Materion Corporation (MTRN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MTRN's next ex-dividend date?
MTRN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MTRN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MTRN's dividend safe?
MTRN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.4% and FCF payout ratio of +170.2%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MTRN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Materion Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MTRN pay dividends?
Materion Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MTRN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MTRN five years ago would be worth approximately $25,943 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MTRN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MTRN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.