VMC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

VMC has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.74%
Payout Ratio 23.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -13.37%
Consistency Lifetime 88.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.36%
Payout FCF 24.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 30.38%

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: 10.8%
Total Return 5y: 107.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Construction Materials

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VCT 4,214 M 4.02% 7.14%
TGLS 2,358 M 0.92% 8.97%
HEI 45,694 M 1.77% 6.34%
CRH 82,118 M 1.44% 3.94%
CX 18,846 M 1.11% 1.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TGLS 2,358 M 41.7% 90.7%
CX 18,846 M 39.7% 38.4%
HEI 45,694 M 10.7% 87.4%
MLM 39,308 M 8.25% 99.1%
VCT 4,214 M 7.46% 96.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Construction Materials

VCT
Vicat S.A.
 4.02% Yield

VMC 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
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-11-25 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.17%
2025-08-14 2025-08-14 2025-09-03 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.17%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.18%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-24 Quarterly 0.49 6.5% 0.23%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.17%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-04 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.19%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.18%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-18 Quarterly 0.46 7% 0.17%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-29 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.2%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-09-06 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.19%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.22%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% 0.24%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-05 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.22%
2022-08-16 2022-08-17 2022-09-02 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.23%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.25%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-14 Quarterly 0.4 -80% 0.22%
2021-11-16 2 440.5% 0.99%
2021-11-15 2021-11-16 2021-12-02 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.18%
2021-08-17 2021-08-18 2021-09-03 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.2%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.2%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% 0.22%
2020-11-16 2020-11-17 2020-12-03 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2020-08-18 2020-08-19 2020-09-04 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2020-05-21 2020-05-22 2020-06-05 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2020-02-25 2020-02-26 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.34 9.7% N/A
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-12-05 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-08-20 2019-08-21 2019-09-06 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-05-23 2019-05-24 2019-06-07 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.31 10.7% N/A
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-07 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-08-21 2018-08-22 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-05-23 2018-05-24 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.28 12% N/A
2017-11-21 2017-11-22 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-08-21 2017-08-23 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-05-22 2017-05-24 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2016-11-21 2016-11-23 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-08-22 2016-08-24 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-05-24 2016-05-26 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-02-22 2016-02-24 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.2 100% N/A
2015-11-20 2015-11-24 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-08-21 2015-08-25 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.1 66.7% N/A
2014-11-24 2014-11-26 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-08-25 2014-08-27 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.06 20% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-02-20 2014-02-24 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.05 400% N/A
2013-11-21 2013-11-25 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A

VMC Dividend FAQ

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is the largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates, supplying crushed stone, sand, gravel, and related products for highways, residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The business is organized into three segments-Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete-each delivering material and paving services, as well as ready-mixed concrete to a diversified customer base.

What is the Dividend Yield of VMC?

As of January 2026, VMC`s dividend yield is 0.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.96 USD by the current share price of 299.47.

Does VMC pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, VMC paid a dividend of 1.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-10 and the payout was 0.49 USD.

How often does VMC pay dividends?

VMC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VMC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-10.

VMC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VMC for the next 4 payments are between 0.366 (-25.3%) and 0.409 (-16.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will VMC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.49 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vulcan Materials (VMC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VMC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vulcan Materials (VMC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VMC?

VMC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -13.4% per year.
Negative growth: VMC's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of VMC?

VMC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.36%. If you bought VMC's shares at 144.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VMC?

VMC Payout Consistency is 88.8%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Vulcan Materials has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VMC have a good Dividend Yield?

VMC`s 0.74% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VMC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VMC is 23.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of VMC?

VMC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 30.38%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VMC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VMC's Outstanding Shares?

Vulcan Materials's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.22% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has VMC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 11, 1999 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 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 135,508,000
1986 126,703,000 -6.5%
1987 120,700,000 -4.74%
1988 120,769,200 +0.06%
1989 116,875,000 -3.22%
1990 110,000,000 -5.88%
1991 108,571,400 -1.3%
1992 111,697,000 +2.88%
1993 104,000,000 -6.89%
1994 106,666,700 +2.56%
1995 105,789,500 -0.82%
1996 104,285,700 -1.42%
1997 101,388,900 -2.78%
1998 101,538,500 +0.15%
1999 101,897,000 +0.35%
2000 102,253,000 +0.35%
2001 102,639,000 +0.38%
2002 102,371,000 -0.26%
2003 103,425,000 +1.03%
2004 104,612,000 +1.15%
2005 102,346,000 -2.17%
2006 97,778,000 -4.46%
2007 109,898,000 +12.4%
2008 110,598,000 +0.64%
2009 126,692,000 +14.55%
2010 129,078,000 +1.88%
2011 129,593,000 +0.4%
2012 131,008,000 +1.09%
2013 131,650,000 +0.49%
2014 133,619,000 +1.5%
2015 135,711,000 +1.57%
2016 135,362,000 -0.26%
2017 134,815,000 -0.4%
2018 133,369,000 -1.07%
2019 133,467,000 +0.07%
2020 133,367,000 -0.07%
2021 133,600,000 +0.17%
2022 133,700,000 +0.07%
2023 133,500,000 -0.15%
2024 133,100,000 -0.3%
2025 132,900,000 -0.15%

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: 2026-01-24 02:38