Research analysts at Seaport Res Ptn have revised their earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) for the first quarter of 2026. In a report released on August 5, 2025, analyst M. Harrison now projects that the basic materials company will earn $1.43 per share, an increase from the previous estimate of $1.38. This adjustment comes as part of a broader analysis of Materion’s performance, with the consensus estimate for the full year now standing at $5.50 per share.
The updated forecasts for Materion also include anticipated earnings of $1.55 per share for Q2 2026, $1.59 for Q3 2026, and $1.95 for Q4 2026. Materion reported its latest earnings results on July 30, 2025, where it exceeded expectations by posting earnings of $1.37 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.18 by $0.19.
During the same quarter, Materion achieved a net margin of 0.94% and a return on equity of 12.69%. The company generated revenue of $431.66 million, significantly higher than the estimated $403.73 million. Compared to the previous year, this revenue reflects a modest increase of 1.4%.
Market Reactions and Analyst Ratings
Other analysts have recently weighed in on Materion’s stock. On August 2, 2025, Wall Street Zen downgraded the company’s rating from “buy” to “hold,” indicating a shift in market sentiment. In contrast, KeyCorp upgraded its rating from “sector weight” to “overweight” on July 18, 2025, setting a target price of $112.00 for the stock.
As of Thursday, shares of Materion opened at $108.84. The stock has seen a fluctuation range with a 52-week low of $69.10 and a high of $123.21. The company has a market capitalization of $2.26 billion, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 136.05, and a beta of 0.85. Additionally, Materion’s financial ratios indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.25, and a current ratio of 3.17.
Institutional Trading and Insider Activity
Recent activity among institutional investors highlights a dynamic trading environment for Materion. Notably, Jones Financial Companies Lllp initiated a new position valued at approximately $34,000 in the first quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. increased its stake by 25.3% in the second quarter, now owning 585 shares worth $46,000. CWM LLC significantly expanded its holdings by 387.0%, owning 1,232 shares valued at $98,000, while GAMMA Investing LLC raised its stake by 722.2% to 2,146 shares worth $175,000. Overall, institutional investors now hold approximately 93.56% of the company’s shares.
In a related note, insider trading has also been notable. On August 4, 2025, Vice President Gregory R. Chemnitz sold 3,000 shares at an average price of $105.17, totaling $315,510. Following this transaction, Chemnitz holds 10,376 shares valued at approximately $1,091,243.92. Additionally, CAO Melissa A. Fashinpaur sold 1,140 shares on the same day for approximately $120,087.60.
Dividend Declaration
In other news, Materion has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.14, which will be paid on September 5, 2025. Shareholders of record on August 22, 2025 will receive the dividend, with an ex-dividend date also set for August 22, 2025. This represents an annualized dividend of $0.56 and a yield of 0.5%, with a current payout ratio of 70.00%.
Materion Corporation, based in the United States, specializes in producing advanced engineered materials for various sectors, including semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics. The company operates through four segments: Performance Materials, Electronic Materials, Precision Optics, and Other, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.
