Matthews International Corp (MATW)
NASDAQ:MATW
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Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
$26.00
▲(4.33% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/03/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance, especially negative TTM operating/free cash flow and contracting revenue, despite some margin recovery and modest deleveraging. Technical momentum is supportive with the stock trading above key moving averages and a positive MACD. The latest earnings call was constructive with reaffirmed EBITDA guidance and identifiable catalysts, while valuation support comes mainly from the ~3.5% dividend yield given the non-meaningful P/E.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet repair & interest savings
Material debt reduction and early note redemption lowered long-term debt ~29% YoY and cut annual interest expense by roughly $10M. This structurally improves financial flexibility, reduces interest burden, and strengthens capacity to fund operations, M&A or dividends over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Negative operating and free cash flow
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow materially constrain the firm's ability to pay down debt, invest in growth, or sustain dividends without relying on asset sales or external financing. This structural cash shortfall increases refinancing and execution risk over the coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet repair & interest savings
Material debt reduction and early note redemption lowered long-term debt ~29% YoY and cut annual interest expense by roughly $10M. This structurally improves financial flexibility, reduces interest burden, and strengthens capacity to fund operations, M&A or dividends over the next several quarters.
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Matthews International (MATW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$806.58M
Dividend Yield3.87%
Average Volume (3M)221.31K
Price to Earnings (P/E)86.9
Beta (1Y)1.04
Revenue Growth-28.90%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees11,000
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConglomerates
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding31,202,438
10 Day Avg. Volume256,107
30 Day Avg. Volume221,314
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.52
Price to Book (P/B)1.56
Price to Sales (P/S)0.50
P/FCF Ratio-12.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.09
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.09B
Matthews International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Operating globally, Matthews International Corporation specializes in brand solutions, memorialization items, and advanced industrial technologies. The company's operations are divided into three principal segments: SGK Brand Solutions, Memorializ...
How the Company Makes Money
Matthews International makes money by selling manufactured products, engineered systems, and related services across its core operating segments. Memorialization revenue is generated from the sale of memorial products and solutions used by cemeter...
Matthews International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a constructive strategic and financial narrative: management has materially repaired the balance sheet, achieved meaningful interest savings, demonstrated continued strength and accretive M&A in the Memorialization segment, secured operational and commercial milestones for Propellus, Axiom, and DBE (including favorable arbitration). These positive developments were offset by near-term revenue and EBITDA declines driven largely by intentional divestitures and transitional costs, an expanded operating cash outflow in H1, and ongoing execution risk in Industrial Technologies. Given that most negatives are structural/transitional while several high-impact positive catalysts (debt reduction, Propellus upside, Axiom commercialization, DBE IP win) are in motion, the tone of the call is more positive than negative.Positive Updates
Significant Balance Sheet Improvement & Interest Savings
Completed early redemption of $300M senior secured notes; total long-term debt down to $579M from $822M a year ago (reduction of ~$243M, ~29.6% YoY). Net debt ~ $543M and net debt decreased $135M since FY2025 end. Annual interest expense reduced by approximately $10M due to retiring high-cost notes.
Negative Updates
Sharp Year‑over‑Year Revenue Decline
Consolidated revenues for Q2 were $259M vs $428M a year ago, a decline of ~$169M (~-39.5%), primarily driven by deliberate divestitures (SGK, warehouse automation, European packaging & tooling) that reduced quarter sales by approximately $166M.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Significant Balance Sheet Improvement & Interest Savings
Completed early redemption of $300M senior secured notes; total long-term debt down to $579M from $822M a year ago (reduction of ~$243M, ~29.6% YoY). Net debt ~ $543M and net debt decreased $135M since FY2025 end. Annual interest expense reduced by approximately $10M due to retiring high-cost notes.
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Company Guidance
Management reaffirmed full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of at least $180 million (inclusive of its 40% Propellus interest), forecasting a stronger second half driven by Memorialization, Industrial Technologies converting its pipeline, and Propellus synergies; Memorialization is operating at an annualized adjusted EBITDA run-rate well above $175 million (Q2 sales $215.3M; Q2 adjusted EBITDA $48.8M; YTD sales $419M and YTD adjusted EBITDA $88M) and Dodge is adding roughly $10M of sales per quarter with an expected adjusted purchase price under $50M and EBITDA contribution exceeding $12M. Propellus is expected to unlock over $25M of the >$60M identified synergies from its SAP migration, is performing above a $100M EBITDA run-rate with an expected ~ $130M run-rate into 2027, and an exit is targeted in 12–18 months (partial preferred redemption expected near term). Industrial Technologies has a $25M awarded order plus about $75M of orders in active pursuit, Axiom’s total addressable market is now ~ $3B (though not material to 2026 revenue), management expects Q3–Q4 to generate positive operating cash flow, and balance-sheet actions have reduced total long-term debt to $579M (net debt ~$543M) with annual interest expense down roughly $10M.Matthews International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.21B | 1.50B | 1.80B | 1.88B | 1.76B | 1.67B |
| Gross Profit | 439.45M | 507.59M | 529.71M | 577.67M | 522.28M | 541.83M |
| EBITDA | 201.29M | 150.85M | 75.65M | 182.09M | 27.56M | 171.43M |
| Net Income | 9.71M | -24.47M | -59.66M | 39.29M | -99.77M | 2.91M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.53B | 1.69B | 1.83B | 1.89B | 1.88B | 2.03B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 36.09M | 32.43M | 40.82M | 42.10M | 71.41M | 49.18M |
| Total Debt | 635.50M | 764.12M | 839.16M | 864.35M | 872.88M | 846.13M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.02B | 1.21B | 1.40B | 1.36B | 1.40B | 1.40B |
| Stockholders Equity | 512.22M | 480.94M | 437.16M | 525.67M | 487.08M | 636.40M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -99.15M | -59.37M | 34.06M | 28.93M | 65.54M | 128.50M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -72.30M | -23.55M | 79.28M | 79.52M | 126.86M | 162.81M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 403.14M | 159.59M | -46.97M | -58.73M | -80.85M | -12.99M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -346.22M | -144.27M | -35.04M | -50.20M | -37.21M | -122.85M |
Matthews International Technical Analysis
Positive
24.92
Price Trends
26.88
Negative
26.25
Positive
25.28
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.32
Negative
54.63
Neutral
57.97
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MATW, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 24.92 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 26.34, below the 50-day MA of 26.88, and below the 200-day MA of 25.28, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.32 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.63 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 57.97 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MATW.
Matthews International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | $5.00B | 8.74 | 11.47% | 0.21% | 6.56% | 501.77% | |
64 Neutral | $4.37B | 22.91 | 6.80% | 2.76% | -45.41% | -28.15% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
56 Neutral | $806.58M | 86.89 | 1.89% | 3.87% | -28.90% | ― | |
50 Neutral | $758.38M | -3.40 | -46.27% | 20.53% | 7.52% | -1.67% | |
49 Neutral | $564.82M | -1.60 | -41.74% | 1.90% | 72.20% | -267.01% | |
45 Neutral | $1.72B | 67.35 | 118.50% | ― | 167.61% | ― |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Matthews International Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresLegal ProceedingsM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Matthews International Reports Q2 Results, Maintains 2026 Outlook
Positive
May 1, 2026
Matthews International reported its fiscal 2026 second-quarter results on April 30, 2026, highlighting higher sales and adjusted EBITDA in its Memorialization segment, aided by the accretive acquisition of The Dodge Company and ongoing productivit...
Business Operations and StrategyDividends
Matthews International Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for Shareholders
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
On April 29, 2026, Matthews International Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.255 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Matthews International Details Phased Memorialization Leadership Transition
Neutral
Apr 10, 2026
On April 8, 2026, Matthews International Corporation entered into an Employment and Transition Agreement with Steven D. Gackenbach, under which he will continue serving full time as Group President, Memorialization through September 30, 2026 befor...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal Proceedings
Matthews International Secures Favorable Ruling on Battery Technology
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
On March 10, 2026, Matthews International Corporation reported that an arbitrator’s interim decision on February 13, 2026 reaffirmed the company’s right to develop, produce, market, and sell its proprietary dry battery electrode soluti...
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