Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Matthews International (MATW)

Matthews International (NASDAQ: MATW) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 8/21/2026 – Matthews International is now covered by Truist Financial Corporation. They set a “hold” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/17/2026 – Matthews International was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “sell (d)”.
• 8/10/2026 – Matthews International was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 8/8/2026 – Matthews International was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 8/3/2026 – Matthews International had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Matthews International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 24th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 10th were paid a dividend of $0.255 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $1.02 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. Matthews International’s dividend payout ratio is currently -109.68%.

Insider Activity at Matthews International

In related news, Director J Michael Nauman bought 1,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $21.96 per share, with a total value of $41,724.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 9,081 shares in the company, valued at approximately $199,418.76. This trade represents a 26.46% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Aleta W. Richards purchased 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $23.06 per share, with a total value of $69,180.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 12,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $289,057.10. This trade represents a 31.46% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have acquired 7,900 shares of company stock valued at $177,924. 4.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW) is a diversified industrial company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company operates through two primary business segments—Brand Solutions and Memorialization—offering a broad range of products and services designed to meet the needs of industrial manufacturers, brand marketers and the funeral industry worldwide.

In its Brand Solutions segment, Matthews International provides engraving and digital printing systems, automated finishing equipment, thermal management products and electronics assembly solutions.