Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.97
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
24.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
VMC Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is rising.
VMC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.97
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR7.0%
5Y CAGR7.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return8.7%
5Y Total Return58.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,84510Y ago$26,72120Y ago$35,864
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.
VMC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
VMC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Vulcan Materials Company distributes 24.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
VMC has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.0% and 5-year CAGR of 7.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VMC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 58.4%, with dividends contributing 4.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,721 today.
VMC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.75
Avg/Payment$0.4375
Latest Change+6.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | ↑ +6.1% | 72.54% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 66.93% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 65.85% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 70.85% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.4900 | ↑ +6.5% | 84.49% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.4600 | — | 68.44% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.4600 | — | 73.41% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.4600 | — | 69.20% | Jun 7, 2024 |
VMC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
24.0% payout
Streak
12Y
7.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd VMCVulcan Materials Com… | $37.8B | 0.7% | 24.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MLMMartin Marietta Mate… | $36.6B | 0.5% | 17.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  CRHCRH plc | $75.2B | 1.1% | 22.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 USLMUnited States Lime &… | $3.1B | 0.2% | 5.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  MDUMDU Resources Group,… | $4.9B | 2.2% | 36.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 EXPEagle Materials Inc. | $6.8B | 0.5% | 7.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.2B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $420.9B | 0.6% | 31.0% | 8 | Sustainable |
VMC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.96 | 6.5% | 4 | $8.12 | 24.1% | 4.14x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $1.84 | 7.0% | 4 | $6.85 | 26.9% | 3.72x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $1.72 | 7.5% | 4 | $6.98 | 24.6% | 4.06x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $1.60 | 8.1% | 4 | $4.31 | 37.1% | 2.69x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $1.48 | 8.8% | 4 | $5.02 | 29.5% | 3.39x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $1.36 | 9.7% | 4 | $4.39 | 31.0% | 3.23x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $1.24 | 10.7% | 4 | $4.63 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $1.12 | 12.0% | 4 | $3.85 | 29.1% | 3.44x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $4.46 | 22.4% | 4.46x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonVMC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VMC stock.
How much dividend does VMC pay per share?
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.97 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VMC's next ex-dividend date?
VMC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VMC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VMC's dividend safe?
VMC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.0% and FCF payout ratio of +22.9%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is VMC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Vulcan Materials Company is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does VMC pay dividends?
Vulcan Materials Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.97 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VMC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VMC five years ago would be worth approximately $15,845 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VMC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VMC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.