Matthews International (MATW) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionMatthews International (MATW) has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years and currently yields 3.79%. The most recent dividend was $0.2550/share on May 25, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
3.79%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.01
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
327.4%
Consecutive Growth Years
29 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
3.61%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
3.53%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
6.41%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
7.3%
FCF payout ratio
888.0%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.0x
Interest coverage
-0.11x
ROIC (TTM)
1.3%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 327.4%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-1.92) does not fully cover dividend/share ($1.01).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
29 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 888.0%, above the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.0x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Earnings are negative while dividends are still growing — unsustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 11, 2026
- Payment date
- May 25, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2550
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2550
Ex-date Feb 9, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2550
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2550
Ex-date Dec 1, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2550
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2550
Ex-date Aug 11, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 25, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date May 12, 2025
- Payment date
- May 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Feb 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 24, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Dec 2, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 16, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Aug 5, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date May 3, 2024
- Payment date
- May 20, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Feb 2, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Nov 24, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 11, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Aug 4, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 21, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2300
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 | $0.2550 | $0.2550 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $0.2550 | $0.2550 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.2550 | $0.2550 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| May 12, 2025 | May 26, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| May 3, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $0.2300 | $0.2300 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Matthews International has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 29 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.0050 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.9700 | $1.0050 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $0.9300 | $0.9700 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $0.8900 | $0.9300 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $0.8650 | $0.8900 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.8450 | $0.8650 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.8100 | $0.8450 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | $0.7700 | $0.8100 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | $0.7000 | $0.7700 | +10.0% |
| 2017 | $0.6200 | $0.7000 | +12.9% |
| 2016 | $0.5400 | $0.6200 | +14.8% |
| 2015 | $0.4600 | $0.5400 | +17.4% |
| 2014 | $0.4100 | $0.4600 | +12.2% |
| 2013 | $0.3700 | $0.4100 | +10.8% |
| 2012 | $0.3300 | $0.3700 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | $0.2900 | $0.3300 | +13.8% |
| 2010 | $0.2650 | $0.2900 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | $0.2450 | $0.2650 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | $0.2250 | $0.2450 | +8.9% |
| 2007 | $0.2050 | $0.2250 | +9.8% |
| 2006 | $0.1850 | $0.2050 | +10.8% |
| 2005 | $0.1650 | $0.1850 | +12.1% |
| 2004 | $0.1225 | $0.1650 | +34.7% |
| 2003 | $0.1062 | $0.1225 | +15.3% |
| 2002 | $0.1013 | $0.1062 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | $0.0963 | $0.1013 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | $0.0912 | $0.0963 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | $0.0862 | $0.0912 | +5.8% |
| 1998 | $0.0612 | $0.0862 | +40.8% |
| 1997 | $0.0750 | $0.0612 | -18.3% |
| 1996 | $0.0650 | $0.0750 | +15.4% |
| 1995 | — | $0.0650 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Matthews International (MATW) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$33.25M
YoY change
+4.3%
5Y CAGR
+4.4%
Peak year (2025)
$32.76M
Latest annual
$32.76M
Cash dividends paid over time for Matthews International (MATW)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Matthews International (MATW)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32.76M | +4.3% | +$1.35M | ||
| 2024 | $31.41M | +11.4% | +$3.21M | ||
| 2023 | $28.20M | +1.9% | +$517,000 | ||
| 2022 | $27.68M | -0.1% | -$19,000 | ||
| 2021 | $27.70M | +4.8% | +$1.27M | ||
| 2020 | $26.44M | +3.2% | +$817,000 | ||
| 2019 | $25.62M | +4.0% | +$983,000 | ||
| 2018 | $24.64M | +13.2% | +$2.88M | ||
| 2017 | $21.76M | +12.1% | +$2.35M | ||
| 2016 | $19.41M | +8.8% | +$1.57M | ||
| 2015 | $17.85M | +33.2% | +$4.45M | ||
| 2014 | $13.40M | +18.7% | +$2.11M | ||
| 2013 | $11.28M | +9.3% | +$957,000 | ||
| 2012 | $10.32M | +7.2% | +$693,000 | ||
| 2011 | $9.63M | +10.9% | +$944,000 | ||
| 2010 | $8.69M | -17.2% | -$1.80M | ||
| 2009 | $10.49M | +41.1% | +$3.05M | ||
| 2008 | $7.44M | +5.0% | +$354,000 | ||
| 2007 | $7.08M | +8.1% | +$531,000 | ||
| 2006 | $6.55M | +10.6% | +$627,000 | ||
| 2005 | $5.92M | +11.4% | +$606,000 | ||
| 2004 | $5.32M | +36.3% | +$1.42M | ||
| 2003 | $3.90M | +18.9% | +$621,000 | ||
| 2002 | $3.28M | +6.6% | +$204,000 | ||
| 2001 | $3.08M | +3.4% | +$100,000 | ||
| 2000 | $2.98M | +3.5% | +$101,000 | ||
| 1999 | $2.88M | +2.8% | +$77,000 | ||
| 1998 | $2.80M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $2.80M | +7.7% | +$200,000 | ||
| 1996 | $2.60M | +18.2% | +$400,000 | ||
| 1995 | $2.20M | +144.4% | +$1.30M | ||
| 1994 | $900,000 | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Matthews International (MATW) came in at $32.76M – edged up 4.3% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Matthews International dividends paid compounded at +4.4% per year, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $32.76M in 2025 and its low of $900,000 in 1994.
Within Industrials, Matthews International (MATW) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.23B.
Matthews International Dividends Paid 2025: $32.76M
Matthews International dividends paid in 2025 was $32.76M, edged up 4.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Matthews International Dividends Paid 2024: $31.41M
Matthews International dividends paid in 2024 was $31.41M, grew 11.4% from 2023.
Matthews International Dividends Paid 2023: $28.20M
Matthews International dividends paid in 2023 was $28.20M, edged up 1.9% from 2022.
Matthews International Dividends Paid 2022: $27.68M
Matthews International dividends paid in 2022 was $27.68M, edged down 0.1% below 2021.
Matthews International Dividends Paid 2021: $27.70M
Matthews International dividends paid in 2021 was $27.70M.
See more financial history for Matthews International (MATW).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Matthews International, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Matthews International pay dividends?
Yes, Matthews International (MATW) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.01 per share annually, yielding 3.79%.
What is Matthews International's dividend yield?
Matthews International (MATW) has a current dividend yield of 3.79%.
Is Matthews International's dividend safe?
Matthews International (MATW) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Matthews International increased its dividend?
Matthews International (MATW) has 29 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Matthews International's dividend payout ratio?
Matthews International (MATW) has a dividend payout ratio of 327.4%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Matthews International's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Matthews International (MATW) is $33.25M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Matthews International dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Matthews International (MATW) dividends paid changed +4.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Matthews International dividends paid?
Matthews International (MATW) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +4.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Matthews International dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Matthews International dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $32.76M in 2025.
What was Matthews International dividends paid in 2024?
Matthews International (MATW) dividends paid in 2024 was $31.41M.
What was Matthews International dividends paid in 2025?
Matthews International (MATW) dividends paid in 2025 was $32.76M.
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