Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.88
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.9%
Payout Ratio
13.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
CX Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is unknown.
CX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.9%
Trailing DPS$0.88
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-67.2%
5Y CAGR-46.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return87.0%
5Y Total Return73.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,36010Y ago$20,81920Y ago$8,348
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.
CX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
CX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. distributes 13.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CX has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -67.2% and 5-year CAGR of -46.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.9% dividend yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 73.6%, with dividends contributing 2.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,819 today.
CX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.33
Avg/Payment$0.2165
Latest Change+38.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026Latest | $0.0312 | ↑ +38.5% | 78.12% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.0225 | ↑ +0.5% | 84.49% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0224 | — | 75.31% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | $0.0224 | — | 91.30% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.0224 | ↑ +8.3% | 1.24% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.0207 | — | 1.40% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.0207 | — | 1.08% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.0207 | — | 68.79% | Sep 24, 2024 |
CX Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.9%
#1 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
13.3% payout
Streak
1Y
-46.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st CXCEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V… | $1.8B | 6.9% | 13.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MLMMartin Marietta Mate… | $36.7B | 0.5% | 17.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
3rd  VMCVulcan Materials Com… | $39.3B | 0.7% | 24.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 EXPEagle Materials Inc. | $7.0B | 0.5% | 7.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CRHCRH plc | $74.3B | 1.1% | 22.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.3B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 USLMUnited States Lime &… | $3.3B | 0.2% | 5.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $458.7B | 0.6% | 31.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
CX Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.05 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.09 | 41.6% | 4 | $6.60 | 1.3% | 75.16x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $0.06 | — | 3 | $0.61 | 10.2% | 9.84x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.12 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.58 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.50 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.98 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.10 | — | 2 | $0.09 | 109.4% | 0.91x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.33 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.52 | — | — | — |
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CX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CX stock.
How much dividend does CX pay per share?
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.88 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CX's next ex-dividend date?
CX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CX's dividend safe?
CX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.3% and FCF payout ratio of +12.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CX increased its dividend?
CX has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -46.4%.
How often does CX pay dividends?
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.88 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CX five years ago would be worth approximately $17,360 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.