Highlights
- Mativ Holdings' earnings estimates for Q2 2025 were reduced by Sidoti Csr, highlighting anticipated challenges in performance.
- The company recently announced a quarterly dividend, maintaining a yield of 5.84% despite the challenging financial outlook.
- Institutional investors continue to show interest, with several funds increasing their stakes in recent quarters.
Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:MATV) has recently garnered attention following earnings forecast revisions by Sidoti Csr, which adjusted the company's Q2 2025 estimates downward from $0.36 to $0.33 per share. The consensus for full-year earnings stands at $1.15 per share. Additionally, Sidoti Csr provided estimates for subsequent periods, projecting Q3 and Q4 2025 earnings at $0.28 and $0.26 per share, respectively. Entering 2026, the projections include $0.17 EPS for Q1, $0.27 EPS for Q3, and $0.25 EPS for Q4. This forecast adjustment reflects potential challenges ahead for Mativ, prompting close monitoring by investors and analysts alike.
On the trading front, Mativ's stock opened at $6.86 at the beginning of the week, marking an 8.2% decline. The company exhibits a quick ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28, with its market capitalization now valued at approximately $372.50 million. The stock, which holds a 52-week high of $19.96, has experienced volatility, evidenced by its 52-week low of $6.25 and moving averages of $9.93 and $13.84 over the last 50 and 200 days respectively.
Financial Results and Institutional Investor Activity
In its latest quarterly earnings report, Mativ Holdings posted an EPS of $0.05, failing to meet the consensus estimate of $0.22. The quarter's revenue totaled $458.60 million, trailing behind the expected $472.70 million. Despite these figures, the company's return on equity remains in the positive territory at 3.86%, although it had to contend with a negative net margin of 2.46%.
Institutional movements have been noteworthy, with hedge funds and significant investors both acquiring and divesting shares. Recent investments include Federated Hermes Inc.'s new stake acquisition valued at $33,000, and KBC Group NV's expansion of its holdings by 93.2% in the fourth quarter. Institutional interests, marked by robust activity, now account for a massive 94.95% of Mativ's ownership.
Dividends and Company Profile
In addition to navigating financial headwinds, Mativ continues to prioritize shareholder returns through a declared quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, translating to an annualized yield of 5.84%. As of record date March 14th, shareholders can anticipate this payout.
Operating through segments Advanced Technical Materials and Fiber-Based Solutions, Mativ Holdings engages in the development and sale of specialized materials globally. The company's offerings span diverse markets, including filtration, protective solutions, release liners, and healthcare.