Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.32
Valhi, Inc. (VHI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
VHI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is falling.
VHI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-7.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return-14.6%
5Y Total Return-44.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,51810Y ago$9,42420Y ago$9,349
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.
VHI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
VHI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Valhi, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VHI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -7.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VHI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -44.8%, with dividends contributing 5.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,424 today.
VHI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.60
Avg/Payment$0.0800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 2.30% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 2.52% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 1.96% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 2.07% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 1.78% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 1.25% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 1.16% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 1.63% | Jun 27, 2024 |
VHI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#7 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-7.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHIValhi, Inc. | $419M | 2.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 KROKronos Worldwide, In… | $871M | 2.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.6B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 CCThe Chemours Company | $3.6B | 2.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  NLNL Industries, Inc. | $289M | 9.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.6B | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.2B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $1.9B | 2.2% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
VHI Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.02 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.79 | 8.4% | 11.84x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.42 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.16 | 10.1% | 9.88x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.32 | -33.3% | 4 | $4.46 | 7.2% | 13.94x | 2.0% |
| 2020 | $0.48 | -50.0% | 4 | $1.94 | 24.7% | 4.04x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.74 | 35.0% | 2.85x | 6.0% |
| 2018 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $9.20 | 10.4% | 9.58x | 6.0% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.32 | 13.1% | 7.63x | 6.0% |
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Start ComparisonVHI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VHI stock.
How much dividend does VHI pay per share?
Valhi, Inc. (VHI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VHI's next ex-dividend date?
VHI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VHI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VHI's dividend safe?
VHI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has VHI increased its dividend?
VHI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -7.8%.
How often does VHI pay dividends?
Valhi, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VHI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VHI five years ago would be worth approximately $5,518 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VHI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VHI'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 +2.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.