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
2.4%
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 Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout30.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
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 Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return-10.8%
5Y Total Return-38.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,13810Y ago$8,43520Y ago$9,282
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Valhi, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.2%, rated "Well Covered".
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: 2.4% dividend yield, 2.4% 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 -38.6%, with dividends contributing 6.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,435 today.
VHI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.60
Avg/Payment$0.0800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 2.21% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $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 |
VHI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#6 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-7.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHIValhi, Inc. | $383M | 2.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 KROKronos Worldwide, In… | $787M | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.1B | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 CCThe Chemours Company | $3.3B | 2.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  NLNL Industries, Inc. | $293M | 9.5% | — | 2 | Unknown |
3rd  TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.2B | 4.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.3B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 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 | $0.16 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 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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VHI — 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 +2.4%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-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 +30.2%. 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 Semi-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 $6,138 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 +2.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.