Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.71
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
96.2%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
5 years
CMC Dividend Income Check
Safety
96.2% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
CMC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$0.71
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout96.2%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout27.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR7.5%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return54.6%
5Y Total Return132.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,27810Y ago$43,72520Y ago$27,138
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CMC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
CMC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Commercial Metals Company distributes 96.2% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CMC has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.5% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CMC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 132.8%, with dividends contributing 10.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,725 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
CMC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.28
Avg/Payment$0.1640
Latest Change+11.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | ↑ +11.1% | 1.21% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.1800 | — | 96.75% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.20% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.47% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.56% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.42% | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 1.30% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 1.27% | Jul 10, 2024 |
CMC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#5 of 8
Safety
At Risk
96.2% payout
Streak
5Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $7.7B | 1.0% | 96.2% | 5 | At Risk |
 NUENucor Corporation | $52.9B | 1.0% | 29.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $34.4B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $19.0B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
2nd  TSTenaris S.A. | $32.0B | 2.7% | 46.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
 MTXMinerals Technologie… | $2.5B | 0.6% | — | 3 | Unknown |
1st  SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc. | $602M | 6.8% | — | 6 | Unknown |
CMC Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.72 | 2.9% | 4 | $0.74 | 97.3% | 1.03x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $0.70 | 9.4% | 4 | $4.14 | 16.9% | 5.91x | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $0.64 | 10.3% | 4 | $7.25 | 8.8% | 11.33x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $0.58 | 16.0% | 4 | $9.95 | 5.8% | 17.16x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.38 | 14.8% | 6.76x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.32 | 20.7% | 4.83x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.66 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.17 | 41.0% | 2.44x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.39 | 123.1% | 0.81x | 2.3% |
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Start ComparisonCMC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CMC stock.
How much dividend does CMC pay per share?
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CMC's next ex-dividend date?
CMC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CMC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CMC's dividend safe?
CMC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +96.2% and FCF payout ratio of +27.5%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CMC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Commercial Metals Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CMC pay dividends?
Commercial Metals Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CMC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CMC five years ago would be worth approximately $23,278 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CMC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CMC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.