CMC
COMMERCIAL METALS
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: CMC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 6, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.04%
Payout ratio: 16.4%
COMMERCIAL METALS's latest dividend was on Apr 6, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.2 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.74 per share, the stock yields 1.01%. The latest dividend has an increase of $0.02, or 11% from the prior distribution.
CMC dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
COMMERCIAL METALS Dividend yield
CMC has a dividend yield of 1.01% 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 1.8%, COMMERCIAL METALS's dividend yield is 44% lower. The historical 5-year average of CMC's dividend yield is 1.4%, which is more than the current one.
CMC Dividend history
COMMERCIAL METALS has been paying dividends since 1992. CMC has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 2.8% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 51% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 32%.
COMMERCIAL METALS Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16.4% 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 29.1%, COMMERCIAL METALS's payout ratio is 44% 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 | 1.24% | $0.76 | 33.3% |
| CMC COMMERCIAL METALS Co | 1.04% | $0.74 | 16.4% |
| NUE Nucor Corp | 0.93% | $2.22 | 22% |
| MLI Mueller Industries Inc | 0.88% | $1.2 | 15.4% |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 0.83% | $2.03 | 21.6% |
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 Apr 6, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.2 per share.
How much dividend does COMMERCIAL METALS pay (per share)?
CMC has paid dividend of $0.74 per share in the last year.
What is COMMERCIAL METALS's dividend yield?
Currently COMMERCIAL METALS's dividend yield is 1.01%.
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 16.4%.
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.