Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.43
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1991 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
11.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
GVA Dividend Income Check
Safety
11.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is flat.
GVA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$0.43
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout11.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout5.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield1.1%
1Y Total Return73.9%
5Y Total Return247.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$34,75910Y ago$33,99720Y ago$31,419
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). GVA's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
GVA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
GVA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Granite Construction Incorporated distributes 11.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GVA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GVA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 1.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 247.6%, with dividends contributing 6.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,997 today.
GVA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.60
Avg/Payment$0.1300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.1300 | — | 43.38% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 45.08% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 47.42% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 55.61% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 68.97% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 59.29% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 65.59% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 83.91% | Jul 15, 2024 |
GVA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
11.8% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.1%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVAGranite Construction… | $6.2B | 0.3% | 11.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  VMCVulcan Materials Com… | $38.4B | 0.7% | 24.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MLMMartin Marietta Mate… | $37.1B | 0.5% | 17.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  CRHCRH plc | $76.8B | 1.1% | 22.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PRIMPrimoris Services Co… | $5.5B | 0.3% | 6.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  ACMAecom | $11.1B | 1.2% | 23.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 PWRQuanta Services, Inc… | $117.8B | 0.1% | 5.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
GVA Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.63 | 14.3% | 6.98x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.62 | 19.8% | 5.04x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.83 | 62.7% | 1.60x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.70 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.22 | 236.4% | 0.42x | 2.0% |
| 2020 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $-3.18 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2019 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.29 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.96 | 54.2% | 1.85x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.84 | 61.9% | 1.62x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonGVA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GVA stock.
How much dividend does GVA pay per share?
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.43 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GVA's next ex-dividend date?
GVA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GVA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GVA's dividend safe?
GVA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +11.8% and FCF payout ratio of +5.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has GVA increased its dividend?
GVA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does GVA pay dividends?
Granite Construction Incorporated pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.43 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 35+ years from 1991 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GVA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GVA five years ago would be worth approximately $34,759 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GVA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GVA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.