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Matthews International ( (MATW) ) has provided an update.
On December 31, 2025, Matthews International Corporation completed the divestiture of its Warehouse Automation business, including interests in Matthews Automation Solutions, LLC and certain related assets, to Duravant LLC for total consideration of about $232 million, comprising $225.4 million in cash and the buyer’s assumption of certain liabilities. The business, which generated $72 million in sales in fiscal 2025, was sold at what management characterized as a compelling valuation multiple, and Matthews plans to use the after-tax, post-cost proceeds to materially reduce outstanding debt, advancing its goal of a 2.5x net leverage ratio, while its broader strategic review to enhance shareholder value remains ongoing.
The most recent analyst rating on (MATW) stock is a Hold with a $25.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Matthews International stock, see the MATW Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on MATW Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MATW is a Neutral.
Matthews International’s overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges, including declining revenues and high leverage. However, positive technical indicators and strategic progress highlighted in the earnings call provide some optimism. The high dividend yield offers income potential, but the negative P/E ratio underscores ongoing profitability issues.
To see Spark’s full report on MATW stock, click here.
More about Matthews International
Matthews International Corporation operates through two global businesses, Industrial Technologies and Memorialization, focusing on operational efficiency and long-term growth through innovation and strategic expansion. Its Industrial Technologies segment, evolved from a marking business, provides precision technologies and intelligent process solutions, while its Memorialization segment supplies memorial products such as memorials, caskets, and cremation and incineration equipment to cemetery and funeral home customers; Matthews also holds a significant stake in Propelis, a brand solutions venture formed from the merger of SGK and SGS & Co, and employs over 5,400 people across 19 countries on four continents.
Average Trading Volume: 287,901
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $824.1M
See more insights into MATW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.