EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2023 |
Sep. 30, 2022 |
Sep. 30, 2021 |
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| Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Matthews shareholders | $ 39,291 | $ (99,774) | $ 2,910 |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands): | |||
| Basic shares (in shares) | 30,795 | 31,367 | 31,696 |
| Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) | 494 | 0 | 291 |
| Diluted shares (in shares) | 31,289 | 31,367 | 31,987 |
| Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.92 | $ 0.88 | $ 0.86 |
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- Definition Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities; of income (loss) available to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The sum of dilutive potential common shares or units used in the calculation of the diluted per-share or per-unit computation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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