Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.03
Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
7.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
EXP Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is rising.
EXP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$1.03
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR58.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return15.4%
5Y Total Return68.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,87510Y ago$29,65020Y ago$59,619
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.
EXP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
EXP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Eagle Materials Inc. distributes 7.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EXP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 58.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EXP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 5.6% buyback yield, 6.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 68.7%, with dividends contributing 3.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,650 today.
EXP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.00
Avg/Payment$0.2500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 45.88% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 53.41% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 44.85% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 42.59% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 50.69% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 46.17% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 37.32% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 35.62% | Oct 17, 2024 |
EXP Dividend vs Peers
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#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
7.6% payout
Streak
0Y
58.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPEagle Materials Inc. | $7.0B | 0.5% | 7.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 VMCVulcan Materials Com… | $39.3B | 0.7% | 24.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  CRHCRH plc | $74.3B | 1.1% | 22.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 USLMUnited States Lime &… | $3.3B | 0.2% | 5.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  AWIArmstrong World Indu… | $6.7B | 0.8% | 17.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $458.7B | 0.6% | 31.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
2nd  DEDeere & Company | $159.1B | 1.1% | 34.2% | 5 | Sustainable |
EXP Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $13.12 | 7.6% | 13.12x | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $13.77 | 7.3% | 13.77x | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $13.61 | 7.3% | 13.61x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $12.46 | 8.0% | 12.46x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.75 | 650.0% | 3 | $9.14 | 8.2% | 12.19x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.10 | -75.0% | 1 | $7.89 | 1.3% | 78.90x | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.68 | 23.8% | 4.20x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.47 | 27.2% | 3.67x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.28 | 7.6% | 13.20x | 0.4% |
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EXP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EXP stock.
How much dividend does EXP pay per share?
Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.03 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EXP's next ex-dividend date?
EXP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EXP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EXP's dividend safe?
EXP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.6% and FCF payout ratio of +16.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has EXP increased its dividend?
EXP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +58.5%.
How often does EXP pay dividends?
Eagle Materials Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.03 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EXP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EXP five years ago would be worth approximately $16,875 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EXP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EXP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.