Matthews International Corporation Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Matthews International Corporation (MATW), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 4.36% and a payout ratio of -133.87%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

32 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994
Dividends per share (FY)$1.01$0.97$0.93$0.89$0.85$0.84$0.81$0.77$0.70$0.62$0.54$0.46$0.41$0.37$0.33$0.29$0.28$0.25$0.24$0.21$0.17$0.16$0.13$0.12$0.18$0.20$0.17$0.26$0.25$0.30$0.26$0.12
Dividend yield (FY) %4.36%4.42%2.38%3.94%2.52%3.79%2.30%1.59%1.09%0.99%1.11%0.93%1.09%1.27%1.09%0.83%0.97%0.47%0.50%0.56%0.49%0.49%0.45%0.46%0.46%0.65%0.61%0.69%0.82%1.04%1.24%0.66%
Payout ratio (FY) %-133.87%-52.65%71.78%-27.73%952.03%-30.33%-67.44%22.95%29.26%29.08%28.13%31.43%20.55%18.49%13.31%12.58%18.17%9.36%10.94%9.86%10.20%9.47%8.69%9.38%9.74%10.67%11.60%12.44%14.29%12.81%14.19%6.43%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-15December 01, 252025-12-01$0.26
2025-08-25August 11, 252025-08-11$0.25
2025-05-26May 12, 252025-05-12$0.25
2025-02-24February 10, 252025-02-10$0.25
2024-12-16December 02, 242024-12-02$0.25
2024-08-19August 05, 242024-08-05$0.24
2024-05-20May 03, 242024-05-06$0.24
2024-02-19February 02, 242024-02-05$0.24
2023-12-11November 24, 232023-11-27$0.24
2023-08-21August 04, 232023-08-07$0.23
2023-05-22May 05, 232023-05-08$0.23
2023-02-20February 03, 232023-02-06$0.23
2022-12-12November 25, 222022-11-28$0.23
2022-08-22August 05, 222022-08-08$0.22
2022-05-23May 06, 222022-05-09$0.22
2022-02-21February 04, 222022-02-07$0.22
2021-12-13November 26, 212021-11-29$0.22
2021-08-23August 06, 212021-08-09$0.21
2021-05-24May 07, 212021-05-10$0.21
2021-02-22February 05, 212021-02-08$0.21
2020-12-14November 27, 202020-11-30$0.21
2020-08-17July 31, 202020-08-03$0.21
2020-05-18May 01, 202020-05-04$0.21
2020-02-17January 31, 202020-02-03$0.21
2019-12-09November 22, 192019-11-25$0.21
2019-08-19August 02, 192019-08-05$0.20
2019-05-20May 03, 192019-05-06$0.20
2019-02-18February 01, 192019-02-04$0.20
2018-12-10November 23, 182018-11-26$0.20
2018-08-13July 27, 182018-07-30$0.19
2018-05-14April 27, 182018-04-30$0.19
2018-02-19February 02, 182018-02-05$0.19
2017-12-11November 24, 172017-11-27$0.19
2017-08-14July 27, 172017-07-31$0.17
2017-05-15April 27, 172017-05-01$0.17
2017-02-20February 02, 172017-02-06$0.17
2016-12-12November 23, 162016-11-28$0.17
2016-08-15July 28, 162016-08-01$0.15
2016-05-16April 28, 162016-05-02$0.15
2016-02-15January 28, 162016-02-01$0.15
2015-12-07November 19, 152015-11-23$0.15
2015-08-17July 30, 152015-08-03$0.13
2015-05-18April 30, 152015-05-04$0.13
2015-02-16January 29, 152015-02-02$0.13
2014-12-08November 20, 142014-11-24$0.13
2014-08-12July 24, 142014-07-28$0.11
2014-05-12April 24, 142014-04-28$0.11
2014-02-17January 30, 142014-02-03$0.11
2013-12-09November 21, 132013-11-25$0.11
2013-08-12July 25, 132013-07-29$0.10
2013-05-13April 25, 132013-04-29$0.10
2013-02-11January 24, 132013-01-28$0.10
2012-12-10November 21, 122012-11-26$0.10
2012-08-13July 26, 122012-07-30$0.09
2012-05-14April 26, 122012-04-30$0.09
2012-02-20February 02, 122012-02-06$0.09
2011-11-14October 27, 112011-10-31$0.09
2011-08-15July 28, 112011-08-01$0.08
2011-05-16April 28, 112011-05-02$0.08
2011-02-14January 27, 112011-01-31$0.08
2010-11-08October 21, 102010-10-25$0.08
2010-08-16July 29, 102010-08-02$0.07
2010-05-17April 29, 102010-05-03$0.07
2010-02-15January 28, 102010-02-01$0.07
2009-11-16October 29, 092009-11-02$0.07
2009-08-18July 31, 092009-08-04$0.07
2009-05-18April 30, 092009-05-04$0.07
2009-02-17January 29, 092009-02-02$0.07
2008-11-14October 29, 082008-10-31$0.07
2008-08-18July 31, 082008-08-04$0.06
2008-05-19May 01, 082008-05-05$0.06
2008-02-18January 31, 082008-02-04$0.06
2007-11-14October 29, 072007-10-31$0.06
2007-08-14July 27, 072007-07-31$0.06
2007-05-14April 26, 072007-04-30$0.06
2007-02-14January 29, 072007-01-31$0.06
2006-11-14October 27, 062006-10-31$0.06
2006-08-14July 27, 062006-07-31$0.05
2006-05-19May 03, 062006-05-05$0.05
2006-02-14January 27, 062006-01-31$0.05
2005-11-14October 27, 052005-10-31$0.05
2005-08-15July 27, 052005-07-29$0.04
2005-05-13April 27, 052005-04-29$0.04
2005-02-14January 27, 052005-01-31$0.04
2004-11-12October 27, 042004-10-29$0.04
2004-08-13July 28, 042004-07-30$0.04
2004-05-14April 28, 042004-04-30$0.04
2004-02-13January 28, 042004-01-30$0.04
2003-11-14October 29, 032003-10-31$0.04
2003-08-14July 29, 032003-07-31$0.03
2003-05-16April 30, 032003-05-02$0.03
2003-02-14January 29, 032003-01-31$0.03
2002-11-14October 29, 022002-10-31$0.03
2002-08-14July 29, 022002-07-31$0.03
2002-05-15April 26, 022002-04-30$0.03
2002-02-12January 23, 022002-01-27$0.03
2001-11-14October 29, 012001-10-31$0.03
2001-08-15July 27, 012001-07-31$0.05
2001-05-15April 26, 012001-04-30$0.05
2001-02-13January 25, 012001-01-29$0.05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matthews International Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Matthews International Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Matthews International Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Matthews International Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Matthews International Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Matthews International Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Matthews International Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Matthews International Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Matthews International Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Matthews International Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.