CMC
COMMERCIAL METALS
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: CMC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 6, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.19%
Payout ratio: 14.2%
COMMERCIAL METALS's latest dividend was on Jul 6, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.2 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.76 per share, the stock yields 1.19%.
CMC dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
COMMERCIAL METALS Dividend yield
CMC has a dividend yield of 1.19% which is higher than its peers average but lower than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.87%, COMMERCIAL METALS's dividend yield is 36% lower. The historical 5-year average of CMC's dividend yield is 1.3%, which is more than the current one.
CMC Dividend history
COMMERCIAL METALS has been paying dividends since 1992. CMC has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has a decrease of 16% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 22% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 31%.
COMMERCIAL METALS Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | $0.2 | 1.21% |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $0.2 | 1.21% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.18 | 0.97% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.18 | 1.2% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.18 | 1.84% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.18 | 1.56% |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $0.18 | 1.42% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.18 | 1.3% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.18 | 1.27% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.18 | 1.12% |
| Jan 17, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.28% |
| Oct 25, 2023 | $0.16 | 1.55% |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.16 | 1.22% |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.16 | 1.27% |
| Jan 18, 2023 | $0.16 | 1.14% |
| Oct 26, 2022 | $0.16 | 1.29% |
| Jun 28, 2022 | $0.14 | 1.59% |
| Mar 29, 2022 | $0.14 | 1.31% |
| Jan 19, 2022 | $0.14 | 1.42% |
| Oct 26, 2021 | $0.14 | 1.55% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.12 | 1.97% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.12 | 1.91% |
| Jan 20, 2021 | $0.12 | 2.27% |
| Oct 28, 2020 | $0.12 | 3.05% |
| Jul 2, 2020 | $0.12 | 2.42% |
| Apr 3, 2020 | $0.12 | 3.28% |
| Jan 14, 2020 | $0.12 | 2.16% |
| Nov 5, 2019 | $0.12 | 2.42% |
| Jul 3, 2019 | $0.12 | 2.71% |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.12 | 2.66% |
| Jan 14, 2019 | $0.12 | 3.03% |
| Nov 6, 2018 | $0.12 | 2.35% |
| Jul 3, 2018 | $0.12 | 2.29% |
| Apr 3, 2018 | $0.12 | 2.44% |
| Jan 12, 2018 | $0.12 | 1.91% |
| Nov 7, 2017 | $0.12 | 2.56% |
| Jul 3, 2017 | $0.12 | 2.41% |
| Apr 3, 2017 | $0.12 | 2.52% |
| Jan 12, 2017 | $0.12 | 2.37% |
| Nov 7, 2016 | $0.12 | 2.82% |
| Jul 5, 2016 | $0.12 | 2.94% |
| Apr 4, 2016 | $0.12 | 2.88% |
| Jan 14, 2016 | $0.12 | 3.64% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $0.12 | 3.23% |
| Jul 7, 2015 | $0.12 | 3.01% |
| Apr 7, 2015 | $0.12 | 3% |
| Jan 15, 2015 | $0.12 | 3.68% |
COMMERCIAL METALS dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CMC has a payout ratio of 14.2% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 28.9%, COMMERCIAL METALS's payout ratio is 51% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CMC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR Worthington Industries Inc | 1.41% | $0.76 | 33.3% |
| CMC COMMERCIAL METALS Co | 1.19% | $0.76 | 14.2% |
| MLI Mueller Industries Inc | 1.06% | $0.6 | 15.5% |
| NUE Nucor Corp | 0.96% | $2.23 | 22.1% |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 0.88% | $2.06 | 22% |
Frequently asked questions
Does COMMERCIAL METALS pay a dividend?
Yes, COMMERCIAL METALS has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. CMC has been paying dividends since 1992.
When was CMC's last dividend?
COMMERCIAL METALS's last dividend ex-date was on Jul 6, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.2 per share.
How much dividend does COMMERCIAL METALS pay (per share)?
CMC has paid dividend of $0.76 per share in the last year.
What is COMMERCIAL METALS's dividend yield?
Currently COMMERCIAL METALS's dividend yield is 1.19%.
How often does COMMERCIAL METALS pay dividends?
COMMERCIAL METALS has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is COMMERCIAL METALS's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of COMMERCIAL METALS is 14.2%.
Does COMMERCIAL METALS pay a good dividend?
COMMERCIAL METALS's dividend yield is less than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.