Matthews International Declares Quarterly Dividend
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) declared a dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock, payable on February 19, 2024, to stockholders of record on February 5, 2024.
The declaration of a dividend by Matthews International Corporation represents a tangible return on investment for shareholders. A dividend of $0.24 per share suggests a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be an indicator of the company's financial health and confidence in its cash flow stability. It's important to assess the dividend yield, which is the dividend per share divided by the price per share. This yield provides a measure of the income generated by an investment in the company's stock relative to its price.
Investors should also consider the dividend payout ratio, which is the proportion of earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders. A sustainable payout ratio typically indicates that the company can continue to pay dividends at the current rate without compromising its financial stability. However, if the payout ratio is too high, it might suggest that the company is not reinvesting enough back into its business, which could impact long-term growth prospects.
Understanding the broader market implications of Matthews International Corporation's dividend announcement requires analyzing the company's historical dividend patterns and comparing them with industry standards. If the declared dividend represents an increase, decrease, or consistent payout compared to previous periods, it can signal the company's operational performance and strategic priorities. Additionally, market reaction to dividend announcements can be telling; a positive response may reflect investor confidence, whereas a lackluster or negative reaction could indicate concerns about the company's future earnings potential or financial management.
Moreover, the timing of the dividend in relation to economic cycles and market conditions can influence investor sentiment. For instance, a steady or increased dividend during economic downturns can be seen as a strong sign of resilience and financial robustness. Conversely, a reduced dividend during prosperous times may raise questions about the company's competitive positioning or operational challenges.
01/24/2024 - 04:15 PM
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.24 per share on the Company’s common stock.
The dividend is payable February 19, 2024 to stockholders of record February 5, 2024.
About Matthews International Corporation
Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of industrial technologies, memorialization products and brand solutions. The Industrial Technologies segment includes the design, manufacturing, service and distribution of high-tech custom energy storage solutions; product identification and warehouse automation technologies and solutions, including order fulfillment systems for identifying, tracking, picking and conveying consumer and industrial products; and coating and converting lines for the packaging, pharma, foil, décor and tissue industries. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets, cremation-related products, and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The SGK Brand Solutions segment is a leading provider of packaging solutions and brand experiences, helping companies simplify their marketing, amplify their brands and provide value. The Company has approximately 12,000 employees in more than 30 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.
Forward-looking Information
Any forward-looking statements contained in this release are included pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies of the Company regarding the future, and may be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “believes,” “intends,” “projects,” “anticipates,” estimates,” “plans,” “seeks,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “objective,” “targets,” “potential,” “outlook,” “may,” “will,” “could” or the negative of these terms, other comparable terminology and variations thereof. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to be materially different from management’s expectations, and no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Factors that could cause the Company's results to differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements principally include changes in domestic or international economic conditions, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in interest rates, changes in the cost of materials used in the manufacture of the Company's products, any impairment of goodwill or intangible assets, environmental liability and limitations on the Company’s operations due to environmental laws and regulations, disruptions to certain services, such as telecommunications, network server maintenance, cloud computing or transaction processing services, provided to the Company by third-parties, changes in mortality and cremation rates, changes in product demand or pricing as a result of consolidation in the industries in which the Company operates, or other factors such as supply chain disruptions, labor shortages or labor cost increases, changes in product demand or pricing as a result of domestic or international competitive pressures, ability to achieve cost-reduction objectives, unknown risks in connection with the Company's acquisitions and divestitures, cybersecurity concerns and costs arising with management of cybersecurity threats, effectiveness of the Company's internal controls, compliance with domestic and foreign laws and regulations, technological factors beyond the Company's control, impact of pandemics or similar outbreaks, or other disruptions to our industries, customers, or supply chains, the impact of global conflicts, such as the current war between Russia and Ukraine, and other factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Matthews International Corporation
Contact: Steven F. Nicola William D. Wilson Chief Financial Officer Senior Director, and Secretary Corporate Development
What dividend did Matthews International Corporation declare?
Matthews International Corporation declared a dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock.
When is the dividend payable to stockholders?
The dividend is payable on February 19, 2024.
When is the record date for stockholders to receive the dividend?
The record date for stockholders to receive the dividend is February 5, 2024.
