CMC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

CMC has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.65%
Payout Ratio 17.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.54%
Consistency Lifetime 93.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.59%
Payout FCF 27.3%
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 67.65%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 47.6%
Total Return 5y: 275.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MSB 537 M 27.0% 28.8%
VALE 62,623 M 12.7% 14.0%
VK 4,562 M 9.78% 18.9%
TX 8,186 M 8.83% 13.6%
SXC 685 M 6.08% 10.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZEUS 551 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 926 M 46.1% 99.2%
SXC 685 M 18.9% 64.6%
STLD 25,552 M 17.8% 98.7%
RS 17,042 M 14.9% 99.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Steel

STLD
Steel Dynamics
 1.45% Yield

CMC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-16 2026-01-19 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.24%
2025-10-30 2025-10-30 2025-11-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.3%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-09 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.36%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-09 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.4%
2025-01-16 2025-01-16 2025-01-30 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.35%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-14 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.33%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-10 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.33%
2024-03-28 2024-04-01 2024-04-10 Quarterly 0.18 12.5% 0.31%
2024-01-17 2024-01-18 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.33%
2023-10-25 2023-10-26 2023-11-09 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.4%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-07-12 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.3%
2023-03-31 2023-04-03 2023-04-12 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.33%
2023-01-18 2023-01-19 2023-02-02 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.29%
2022-10-26 2022-10-27 2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% 0.36%
2022-06-28 2022-06-29 2022-07-13 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.38%
2022-03-29 2022-03-30 2022-04-13 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.33%
2022-01-19 2022-01-20 2022-02-03 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.37%
2021-10-26 2021-10-27 2021-11-10 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% 0.43%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.39%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.39%
2021-01-20 2021-01-21 2021-02-04 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-10-28 2020-10-29 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-04-03 2020-04-06 2020-04-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-01-14 2020-01-15 2020-01-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-11-05 2019-11-06 2019-11-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-07-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-04-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-01-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-07-03 2018-07-05 2018-07-19 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-04-03 2018-04-04 2018-04-19 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-01-12 2018-01-16 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-07-03 2017-07-06 2017-07-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-04-03 2017-04-05 2017-04-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-01-12 2017-01-17 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-11-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-07-05 2016-07-07 2016-07-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-04-04 2016-04-06 2016-04-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-01-14 2016-01-19 2016-02-02 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-11 2015-11-25 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-07-07 2015-07-09 2015-07-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-04-07 2015-04-09 2015-04-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-01-15 2015-01-20 2015-02-03 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2014-11-07 2014-11-12 2014-11-26 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2014-07-08 2014-07-10 2014-07-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2014-04-07 2014-04-09 2014-04-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2014-01-16 2014-01-21 2014-02-04 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2013-11-04 2013-11-06 2013-11-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A

CMC Dividend FAQ

Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:CMC) is a vertically integrated steel producer that mines, recycles, and fabricates ferrous and non-ferrous metal products across North America, Europe, and emerging markets. Its operations are organized into three segments: North America Steel Group, Europe Steel Group, and Emerging Businesses Group, covering everything from scrap processing to finished long-steel items such as rebar, merchant bar, and specialty sections.

What is the Dividend Yield of CMC?

As of January 2026, CMC`s dividend yield is 1.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 75.32.

Does CMC pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, CMC paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-16 and the payout was 0.18 USD.

How often does CMC pay dividends?

CMC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CMC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-16.

CMC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CMC for the next 4 payments are between 0.15 (-16.7%) and 0.154 (-14.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CMC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Commercial Metals (CMC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CMC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Commercial Metals (CMC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CMC?

CMC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.54% per year.
Strong growth: CMC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CMC?

CMC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.59%. If you bought CMC's shares at 20.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CMC?

CMC Payout Consistency is 93.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Commercial Metals has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CMC have a good Dividend Yield?

CMC`s 1.65% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CMC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CMC is 17.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CMC?

CMC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CMC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CMC's Outstanding Shares?

Commercial Metals's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.61% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CMC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 23, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 123,016,000
1986 126,360,000 +2.72%
1987 120,320,000 -4.78%
1988 122,592,000 +1.89%
1989 121,264,000 -1.08%
1990 112,168,000 -7.5%
1991 112,872,000 +0.63%
1992 116,168,000 +2.92%
1993 118,208,000 +1.76%
1994 121,384,000 +2.69%
1995 119,216,000 -1.79%
1996 120,936,000 +1.44%
1997 118,608,000 -1.92%
1998 116,680,000 -1.63%
1999 117,104,800 +0.36%
2000 105,813,400 -9.64%
2001 852,757,200 +705.91%
2002 111,822,100 -86.89%
2003 176,803,600 +58.11%
2004 121,844,200 -31.09%
2005 123,936,800 +1.72%
2006 121,037,300 -2.34%
2007 120,372,300 -0.55%
2008 114,473,200 -4.9%
2009 112,495,300 -1.73%
2010 115,223,700 +2.43%
2011 116,449,500 +1.06%
2012 117,093,600 +0.55%
2013 118,156,600 +0.91%
2014 118,909,600 +0.64%
2015 117,339,400 -1.32%
2016 116,604,800 -0.63%
2017 117,857,900 +1.07%
2018 118,682,500 +0.7%
2019 119,773,500 +0.92%
2020 121,128,000 +1.13%
2021 122,797,700 +1.38%
2022 118,925,400 -3.15%
2023 118,354,900 -0.48%
2024 114,053,500 -3.63%
2025 112,252,200 -1.58%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-17 02:37