Matthews International (MATW) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.02
- Forward yield
- 5.29%
- Payout ratio
- 137.8%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Matthews International pays a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of August 10, 2026 and was paid on August 24, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $1.02 per share, a yield of about 5.25% at a share price of $19.42.
The record shows a steady annual rhythm. Matthews has raised its dividend once a year, each time with the payment that goes ex-dividend in late November or early December. The rate went from $0.22 to $0.23 in 2022, then to $0.24 in 2023, $0.25 in 2024 and $0.26 in 2025. Each raise was one cent, or roughly 4.0% to 4.5%. Since late 2021, the quarterly rate has grown about 18%. Payments by calendar year rose from $0.89 in 2022 to $1.01 in 2025. The company has now increased its dividend for five consecutive calendar years.
If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in late November or early December 2026 and be paid about two weeks later. That is the payment where past raises have appeared.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | $0.26 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 | $0.26 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $0.26 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.26 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | May 26, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.25 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | $0.24 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | $0.24 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 | $0.24 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $0.24 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $0.23 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | $0.23 |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 20, 2023 | $0.23 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 25, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $0.23 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 22, 2022 | $0.22 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | May 23, 2022 | $0.22 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Feb 4, 2022 | Feb 21, 2022 | $0.22 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Nov 26, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | $0.22 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Matthews International (MATW) pay a dividend?
Yes. Matthews International pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.26 per share.
What is MATW's dividend yield?
Matthews International paid $1.02 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 5.29% at the last price of $19.28. Click here to learn more
When is MATW's most recent ex-dividend date?
Matthews International's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 10, 2026, payable on Aug 24, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has MATW been raising its dividend?
Yes — Matthews International has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
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