Mativ Q1 profitability improves on favorable pricing

Mativ Holdings

06/05/2026 21:28

Overview

Specialty materials maker's Q1 sales fell 1.1% yr/yr, adjusted EPS turned positive

Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 rose 28% yr/yr, driven by cost efficiencies and pricing

Company improved profitability despite lower sales amid turbulent market conditions

Outlook

Company expects favorable price versus input costs and manufacturing efficiencies to continue in 2026

Mativ says turbulent macroeconomic and demand environment persists

Company remains focused on operational improvements and leverage reduction

Result Drivers

PRICE VS INPUT COSTS - Co said improved profitability and margins were driven by favorable price versus input costs

MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCIES - Co attributed margin expansion to ongoing manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies

SEGMENT SALES TRENDS - FAM segment saw organic sales growth, while SAS segment sales declined due to lower volume/mix, partially offset by higher prices and favorable currency

Company press release: ID:nBw52jpJMa

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales
Miss
$479.60 mln
$486.90 mln (1 Analyst)
Q1 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.06
$0.02 (1 Analyst)
Q1 EPS
-$0.22
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
$47.50 mln
$44.40 mln (1 Analyst)

Analyst Coverage

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Mativ Holdings Inc is $21.00, about 129.8% above its May 5 closing price of $9.14

The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago

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