Matthews International (MATW) sets $0.255 quarterly dividend payable May 25, 2026
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Matthews International Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 25, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 11, 2026.
The company operates through two main global businesses: Industrial Technologies, which focuses on precision technologies and intelligent processes, and Memorialization, which provides memorials, caskets, and cremation and incineration equipment to cemetery and funeral home customers.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
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Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend: $0.255 per share
Dividend payment date: May 25, 2026
Dividend record date: May 11, 2026
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Quarterly dividend
$0.255 per share
Declared by Board of Directors on April 29, 2026
Dividend payment date
May 25, 2026
Payable date for declared quarterly dividend
Dividend record date
May 11, 2026
Stockholders of record on this date receive dividend
Employees
Over 4,300 employees
Global workforce across four continents
Countries of operation
15 countries
Global footprint of Matthews International
Trading market
Nasdaq Global Select Market
Listing venue for Class A Common Stock (MATW)
Key Terms
Regulation FD Disclosure, quarterly dividend, Industrial Technologies, Memorialization, +2 more
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Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On April 29, 2026, Matthews International Corporation..."
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
quarterly dividend financial
"declared a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share on the Company’s common stock."
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
Industrial Technologies financial
"operates through two core global businesses – Industrial Technologies and Memorialization."
Memorialization financial
"The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets and cremation..."
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Any forward-looking statements contained in this release are included pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions..."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 29, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable May 25, 2026 to stockholders of record May 11, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press Release, dated April 29, 2026 issued by Matthews International Corporation. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | |||||||||||
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| By: | /s/ Daniel E. Stopar | ||||||||||
| Daniel E. Stopar | |||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |||||||||||
Date: April 30, 2026
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Matthews International Corporation
Corporate Office
Two NorthShore Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5851
Phone: (412) 442-8200
| April 29, 2026 | Contact: | Daniel E. Stopar | |||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |||||||||||
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
PITTSBURGH, PA, APRIL 29, 2026 - Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.255 per share on the Company’s common stock.
The dividend is payable May 25, 2026 to stockholders of record May 11, 2026.
About Matthews International Corporation
Matthews International Corporation operates through two core global businesses – Industrial Technologies and Memorialization. Both are focused on driving operational efficiency and long-term growth through continuous innovation and strategic expansion. The Industrial Technologies segment evolved from our original marking business, which today is a leading global innovator committed to empowering visionaries to transform industries through the application of precision technologies and intelligent processes. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. In addition, the Company also has a significant investment in Propelis, a brand solutions business formed through the merger of SGK and SGS & Co. Propelis delivers integrated solutions including brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Matthews International has over 4,300 employees in 15 countries on four 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 risks to our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the joint venture transaction with Peninsula Parent LLC, d.b.a. Propelis Group ("Propelis"), 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, including changes in costs due to adjustments to tariffs or supply chain disruptions, 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 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, divestitures, and business combinations, 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 hostilities in the Middle East, and conflicts and related sanctions or trade restrictions involving Venezuela, the Company's plans and expectations with respect to its exploration, and contemplated execution, of various strategies with respect
to its portfolio of businesses, the Company's plans and expectations with respect to its Board of Directors, 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.
FAQ
What dividend did Matthews International (MATW) declare in April 2026?
Matthews International declared a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share on its common stock. This cash payment reflects the Board of Directors’ decision at its regularly scheduled meeting, continuing the company’s practice of returning capital to shareholders through dividends.
When is the MATW dividend record date and payment date for this quarter?
The dividend is payable on May 25, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 11, 2026. Investors must own Matthews International common shares before the record date to be listed as stockholders of record for this dividend.
Which stock exchange lists Matthews International (MATW) and under what symbol?
Matthews International’s Class A common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol MATW. This listing provides shareholders with liquidity and access to an established electronic marketplace for buying and selling the company’s shares.
What are the main business segments of Matthews International (MATW)?
Matthews International operates through two core segments: Industrial Technologies and Memorialization. Industrial Technologies focuses on precision technologies and intelligent processes, while Memorialization provides memorials, caskets, and cremation and incineration equipment to cemetery and funeral home customers worldwide.
What is Propelis and how is Matthews International (MATW) involved?
Matthews International holds a significant investment in Propelis, a brand solutions business formed from the merger of SGK and SGS & Co. Propelis offers integrated services including brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production for global customers.
How large is Matthews International’s global workforce and footprint?
Matthews International reports having over 4,300 employees operating in 15 countries across four continents. This global footprint supports its Industrial Technologies and Memorialization segments and its investment in Propelis, enabling service to customers in multiple regions and industries.