Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.63
Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
15.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
VMI Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
VMI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$2.63
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR7.3%
5Y CAGR8.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return35.7%
5Y Total Return118.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,82610Y ago$40,67120Y ago$102,936
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.
VMI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
VMI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Valmont Industries, Inc. distributes 15.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VMI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.3% and 5-year CAGR of 8.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VMI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 118.3%, with dividends contributing 5.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,671 today.
VMI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$12.53
Avg/Payment$0.6265
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026Latest | $0.7700 | — | 60.30% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | $0.7700 | — | 50.99% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.7700 | ↑ +13.2% | 71.68% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.6800 | — | 65.99% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.6800 | — | 68.59% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.6800 | — | 76.68% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.6800 | ↑ +13.3% | 85.65% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 78.29% | Jan 15, 2025 |
VMI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
15.0% payout
Streak
1Y
8.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMIValmont Industries, … | $9.8B | 0.5% | 15.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  ITRNIturan Location and … | $1.1B | 3.6% | 64.8% | 5 | Watch |
 PRIMPrimoris Services Co… | $4.5B | 0.4% | 6.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 AWIArmstrong World Indu… | $7.6B | 0.7% | 17.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
 AAONAAON, Inc. | $7.2B | 0.4% | 30.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.8B | 2.0% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  LNNLindsay Corporation | $1.2B | 1.3% | 21.3% | 23 | Sustainable |
VMI Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.31 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $2.72 | 13.3% | 4 | $16.79 | 16.2% | 6.17x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $17.19 | 14.0% | 7.16x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $2.40 | 9.1% | 4 | $6.78 | 35.4% | 2.83x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $2.20 | 10.0% | 4 | $11.62 | 18.9% | 5.28x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $9.10 | 22.0% | 4.55x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $1.80 | 20.0% | 4 | $6.57 | 27.4% | 3.65x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.73 | 22.3% | 4.49x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.20 | 35.7% | 2.80x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.11 | 29.4% | 3.41x | 0.9% |
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VMI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VMI stock.
How much dividend does VMI pay per share?
Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is VMI's next ex-dividend date?
VMI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VMI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is VMI's dividend safe?
VMI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.0% and FCF payout ratio of +15.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has VMI increased its dividend?
VMI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.6%.
How often does VMI pay dividends?
Valmont Industries, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VMI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VMI five years ago would be worth approximately $21,826 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VMI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VMI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.