EARNINGS PER SHARE

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

The information used to compute (loss) earnings per share attributable to Matthews' common shareholders was as follows:

	2024		2023		2022
Net (loss) income attributable to Matthews shareholders	$	(59,660)	$	39,291	$	(99,774)
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic shares	30,913		30,795		31,367
Effect of dilutive securities	—		494		—
Diluted shares	30,913		31,289		31,367
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.96	$	0.92	$	0.88

Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the dilutive calculation were insignificant for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. During periods in which the Company incurs a net loss, diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are equal to basic weighted-average shares outstanding because the effect of all equity awards is anti-dilutive.