Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.24
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (USLM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
5.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
USLM Dividend Income Check
Safety
5.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is rising.
USLM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.24
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout5.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR14.5%
5Y CAGR13.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.3%
1Y Total Return12.6%
5Y Total Return286.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$38,59710Y ago$105,49520Y ago$158,488
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.
USLM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
USLM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. distributes 5.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
USLM has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.5% and 5-year CAGR of 13.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, USLM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 0.3% 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 286.0%, with dividends contributing 3.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $105,495 today.
USLM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.94
Avg/Payment$0.0472
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.0600 | — | 21.80% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.0600 | — | 22.04% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 20.17% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 18.93% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 21.44% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.0600 | ↑ +20.0% | 22.06% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 13.36% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 23.35% | Sep 13, 2024 |
USLM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
5.1% payout
Streak
2Y
13.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.3%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USLMUnited States Lime &… | $3.1B | 0.2% | 5.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 MLMMartin Marietta Mate… | $36.2B | 0.5% | 17.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 VMCVulcan Materials Com… | $37.5B | 0.7% | 24.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  CRHCRH plc | $75.3B | 1.1% | 22.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 EXPEagle Materials Inc. | $6.8B | 0.5% | 7.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.1B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  NUENucor Corporation | $51.6B | 1.0% | 29.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  CFCF Industries Holdin… | $18.2B | 1.7% | 22.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
USLM Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.24 | 20.0% | 4 | $4.67 | 5.1% | 19.46x | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 25.0% | 4 | $3.79 | 5.3% | 18.95x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.61 | 6.1% | 16.31x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.16 | 25.0% | 4 | $1.60 | 10.0% | 10.00x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.13 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.31 | 9.8% | 10.23x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.13 | -89.1% | 4 | $1.00 | 12.8% | 7.81x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $1.18 | 990.7% | 5 | $0.93 | 126.7% | 0.79x | 5.1% |
| 2018 | $0.11 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.70 | 15.4% | 6.48x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.11 | 8.0% | 4 | $0.97 | 11.1% | 8.98x | 0.5% |
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Start ComparisonUSLM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying USLM stock.
How much dividend does USLM pay per share?
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (USLM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is USLM's next ex-dividend date?
USLM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. USLM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is USLM's dividend safe?
USLM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +5.1% and FCF payout ratio of +7.5%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has USLM increased its dividend?
USLM has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.4%.
How often does USLM pay dividends?
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in USLM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in USLM five years ago would be worth approximately $38,597 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is USLM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
USLM'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 +0.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.