MATWIndustrials · ConglomeratesThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Matthews International Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $30 — +41.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 41 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Matthews International Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (86): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (29): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MATW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +41.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Hold | $24 |
| 26 Sept 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $54 → $40 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2023 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 July 2022 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2020 | B. Riley FBR | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2020 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 Oct 2019 | B. Riley | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 Oct 2019 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Nov 2018 | B. Riley FBR | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Nov 2018 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Oct 2018 | Buckingham | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 2 Oct 2018 | Buckingham Research | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 5 July 2017 | Macquarie | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 21 Nov 2016 | Wunderlich | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Nov 2016 | Wunderlich Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Sept 2016 | Macquarie | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Nov 2015 | Macquarie | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 3 Aug 2015 | Wunderlich | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Aug 2015 | Wunderlich Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MATW appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 80% of US stocks
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 10% of US stocks
Higher than 9% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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The article provides a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Why it matters — MATW watchers would care because this report may include Matthews International's dividend status if the company is tracked among dividend-paying stocks.
Matthews International cut its fiscal 2026 EBITDA guidance by 10% to $158–$162 million, citing restructuring costs and delayed synergies in Propelis, while industrial tech revenues remain under pressure from legal disputes.
Why it matters — The lowered guidance and ongoing legal disputes signal continued near-term headwinds for Matthews International, particularly in its DBE (industrial technology) segment.
Matthews International Corporation held its Q3 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call has been published on Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's third-quarter 2026 financial results and discussion.
Why it matters — A MATW watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management commentary.
Matthews International reported a fiscal 2026 third-quarter net loss of $23.7 million, or $0.75 per share, versus net income of $15.4 million, or $0.49 per share, in the prior-year quarter. The company attributed the decline to delays in engineering orders, higher input costs, and slower-than-expected synergy capture at Propelis.
Why it matters — The swing to a net loss from year-earlier profit signals weakened quarterly performance, so MATW watchers would want to track the cited operational headwinds.
Matthews International reported Q3 earnings of $0.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.41 per share and falling from $0.28 per share in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The significant earnings miss compared to analyst expectations and the year-ago period may raise concerns about the company's near-term financial performance.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Matthews International Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $30, with estimates ranging from $24 to $40. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Matthews International Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Matthews International Corp. 41 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Matthews International Corp. ranks 41 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +41.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Matthews International Corp. 41 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Matthews International Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MATW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $24 to $40 over the next 12 months.
Matthews International Corp. returned -6.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Matthews International Corporation is a diversified global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates through three primary segments: SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization, and Industrial Technologies.
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Matthews International Corporation is a diversified global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates through three primary segments: SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization, and Industrial Technologies. The Brand Solutions segment focuses on delivering marketing and communication services to create and enhance brand value for retailers and industry clients worldwide. The Memorialization segment provides high-quality products for the cemetery and funeral home industries, including cemetery memorials, caskets, and cremation equipment. Lastly, the Industrial Technologies segment offers innovative solutions to the energy and manufacturing industries, such as marking products and automated handling systems. Matthews International's diversified portfolio positions it as a significant player across multiple sectors, enabling it to cater to a wide array of consumer and business needs while maintaining resilience amid changing market dynamics.
CEO Mr. Joseph C. Bartolacci J.D. · 4,300 employees · United States · https://www.matw.com