Sidoti Comments on Mativ's FY2026 Earnings (NYSE:MATV)

Key Points

• Sidoti raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for Mativ to $1.03 from $0.97, matching the current analyst consensus. It forecasts FY2027 EPS of $1.16 and FY2028 EPS of $1.25.
• Mativ reported quarterly EPS of $0.31, beating the $0.25 consensus, while revenue of $499.5 million fell short of analysts’ $510 million expectation.
• Analyst ratings remain cautious: MarketBeat reports a consensus Hold rating. Mativ also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, equivalent to a 3.4% annualized yield.

Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:MATV - Free Report) - Research analysts at Sidoti increased their FY2026 earnings estimates for shares of Mativ in a note issued to investors on Friday, November 6th. Sidoti analyst D. Harriman now expects that the company will earn $1.03 per share for the year, up from their prior estimate of $0.97. The consensus estimate for Mativ's current full-year earnings is $1.03 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Mativ's Q1 2027 earnings at $0.11 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.40 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.39 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.26 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $1.16 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.13 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $0.43 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $0.43 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $1.25 EPS.

Mativ (NYSE:MATV - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.06. Mativ had a net margin of 4.64% and a return on equity of 12.18%. The firm had revenue of $499.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $510.00 million.

Several other brokerages have also weighed in on MATV. Weiss Ratings raised Mativ from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Mativ from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold".

Mativ Price Performance

MATV opened at $11.69 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $644.35 million, a P/E ratio of 7.26 and a beta of 0.93. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $11.89 and a 200 day moving average of $10.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.11, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.93. Mativ has a fifty-two week low of $7.07 and a fifty-two week high of $15.48.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. raised its position in Mativ by 1,082.0% during the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 2,364 shares of the company's stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 2,164 shares in the last quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP bought a new stake in Mativ during the second quarter worth about $78,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Mativ in the 2nd quarter worth about $78,000. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in shares of Mativ in the 2nd quarter worth about $86,000. Finally, Ethic Inc. bought a new position in shares of Mativ during the 3rd quarter valued at about $151,000. 94.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Mativ Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 27th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 27th. Mativ's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 24.84%.

Mativ News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Mativ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $1.03 from $0.97, and projects FY2028 EPS of $1.25. Sidoti estimate coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti reduced its FY2027 EPS forecast to $1.16 from $1.25. It also cut estimates for Q1–Q3 2027 and Q4 2027, suggesting softer near-term earnings expectations that could weigh on investor sentiment. Sidoti estimate coverage
• Negative Sentiment: A separate report says MATV shares had fallen 8.9% and raises the question of whether investors should sell. The article’s headline reports the decline but provides no additional catalyst in the supplied details. Mativ stock-price article

Mativ Company Profile

Mativ Inc NYSE: MATV is a global manufacturer of specialty materials and engineered solutions. The company develops and produces materials used in filtration, healthcare, hygiene, food and beverage, industrial, packaging, and other specialized applications.

Its products include filtration media and components, engineered papers and nonwoven materials, release liners, protective and medical materials, and other performance-oriented substrates. Mativ's solutions are designed to provide properties such as filtration, barrier protection, absorbency, strength, and durability for use in consumer and industrial products.

The company was formed in 2022 through the merger of Schweitzer-Mauduit International and Neenah, combining their specialty materials businesses.

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