Matthews InternationalMATW
MATW
About: Matthews International Corp is a personal services company that primarily provides brand solution services, memorialization products, and industrial products in the United States and Europe. The majority of Matthews' revenue is derived from its SGK Brand Solutions business, which provides brand development services, printing equipment, creative design services, and embossing tools to the consumer packaged goods and packaging industries. The company's Memorialization segment, which sells bronze and granite memorials, caskets, and cremation equipment to the cemetery and funeral home industries, also contributes a significant amount. Most of Matthews' revenue is generated from sales made in the U.S., while European customers also contribute a sizable percentage.
Employees: 12,000
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of 6,831 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]
1.88% less ownership
Funds ownership: 82.94% [Q2] → 81.06% (-1.88%) [Q3]
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 168 [Q2] → 158 (-10) [Q3]
10% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $638M [Q2] → $575M (-$62.6M) [Q3]
15% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 50 | Existing positions reduced: 59
31% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 20 | Existing positions closed: 29
99% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $39K | Put options by funds: $4.14M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MATW.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 18 articles about MATW published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
5 hours ago
GAMCO Supports Matthews International's Nominees at 2025 Annual Meeting
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GAMCO Asset Management Inc. (“GAMCO”), an affiliate of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (OTCQX: GAMI), along with certain other affiliates, collectively owns approximately 4.39% of the outstanding common stock of Matthews International Corporation (NasdaqGS: MATW) (“Matthews” or the “Company”) on behalf of its clients. GAMCO understands that Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. (“Barington”) has notified Matthews of its intent to nominate three candidates for electi.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
Facts Don't Lie: Barington Capital Sends Letter to Matthews International Shareholders Debunking the Company's False Narratives and Reinforcing its Case for Change
Highlights Matthews' Longstanding Culture of Deceit Most Recently Evidenced by its Meandering and Misguided 68-page Presentation Believes Matthews' Status Quo is Untenable and the Election of Ana Amicarella, Chan Galbato and James Mitarotonda is Required to Drive Much-Needed Change and Long-Term Value Creation Urges Shareholders to Vote the GOLD Proxy Card "FOR" the Election of ALL of Barington Capital's Nominees NEW YORK , Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P. ("Barington Capital"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor that, together with the other participants in its solicitation (collectively "Barington" or "we"), beneficially owns approximately 1.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company"), today sent a letter to the Company's shareholders highlighting the excuses, half-truths and lofty promises Matthews recently published in a meandering and blatantly misguided 68-page investor presentation.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 days ago
Matthews International Declares Quarterly Dividend
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's common stock.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 days ago
Proxy Advisory Firm Egan-Jones Recommends Matthews International Shareholders Vote Barington Capital's GOLD Proxy Card "FOR" ALL of Barington Capital's Nominees
Egan-Jones Recommends Shareholders Vote "WITHHOLD" on Matthews' Nominees Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
Matthews Files Investor Presentation Highlighting Commitment to Shareholder Value Creation
Urges Shareholders to Vote “FOR” All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card and “WITHHOLD” on Barington's Director Nominees Urges Shareholders to Vote “FOR” All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card and “WITHHOLD” on Barington's Director Nominees
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Barington Capital Group Releases Investor Presentation Outlining the Path to Maximizing Value at Matthews International Corporation
Details Prolonged Period of Shareholder Value Destruction Caused by Poor Performance, Poor Operating Execution and Poor Capital Allocation Believes CEO and Incumbent Board Are Ineffective, Over Tenured and Entrenched and Cannot be Trusted to Oversee Much-Needed Change Following Years of Empty Promises Barington's Nominees Bring the Leadership Experience and Sector Expertise the Board Urgently Needs to Unlock Matthews' Embedded Value Urges Shareholders to Vote the GOLD Proxy Card "FOR" the Election of ALL of Barington Capital's Nominees NEW YORK , Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P. ("Barington Capital"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor that, together with the other participants in its solicitation (collectively "Barington" or "we"), beneficially owns approximately 1.9% of the outstanding shares of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company"), today announced that it has released a comprehensive presentation outlining the path to maximizing value at Matthews following a prolonged period of shareholder value destruction overseen by the Company's long-tenured Board of Directors (the "Board") and Chief Executive Officer.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Best Value Stocks to Buy for January 23rd
MATW, BBCP and RITM made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on January 23, 2025.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Best Income Stocks to Buy for January 23rd
RITM, MATW and FG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on January 23, 2025.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Change Must Begin at the Top: Barington Capital Sends Letter to Matthews International Shareholders Highlighting its Director Nominees' Substantial CEO Experience, Relevant Sector Expertise and Deep Commitment to Shareholder Value Creation
Barington Capital Believes Electing Ana Amicarella, Chan Galbato and James Mitarotonda to the Matthews Board Will Best Position the Board to Unlock the Value Embedded Within the Company Current Board is Radically Entrenched, Long Tenured and Incapable of Holding Management Accountable for 18 Years of Value Erosion Urges Shareholders to Vote the GOLD Proxy Card "FOR" the Election of ALL of Barington Capital's Nominees NEW YORK , Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P. ("Barington Capital"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor that, together with the other participants in its solicitation (collectively "Barington" or "we"), beneficially owns approximately 1.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company"), today sent a letter to the Company's shareholders highlighting the Barington director nominees' substantial CEO experience, relevant sector expertise and commitment to shareholder value creation.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for January 13th
ADEA, EE, MATW, BRBR and FMAO have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on January 13, 2025.
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