VMC Vulcan Materials dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Vulcan Materials's most recent dividend payment of $0.46 per share was made to shareholders on record before Aug 15, 2024. The payout stands at $1.81 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.71%.
Key dates
- VMC last dividend date: Aug 15, 2024
VMC dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Dividend yield
VMC has a dividend yield of 0.71% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector and its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 2.04%, Vulcan Materials's dividend yield is 65% lower. Historically VMC's dividend yield has averaged at 0.9% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Vulcan Materials has been paying dividends for the last 30 years. According to our data VMC has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 26% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 15%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.46 | 0.73% |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.46 | 0.69% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $0.46 | 0.65% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $0.43 | 0.81% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.43 | 0.76% |
| May 25, 2023 | $0.43 | 0.85% |
| Mar 3, 2023 | $0.43 | 0.89% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.4 | 0.91% |
| Aug 16, 2022 | $0.4 | 0.88% |
| May 26, 2022 | $0.4 | 0.94% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.4 | 0.83% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | $0.37 | 0.73% |
| Aug 17, 2021 | $0.37 | 0.78% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.37 | 0.77% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.37 | 0.83% |
| Nov 16, 2020 | $0.34 | 0.96% |
| Aug 18, 2020 | $0.34 | 1.03% |
| May 21, 2020 | $0.34 | 1.29% |
| Feb 25, 2020 | $0.34 | 1.02% |
| Nov 18, 2019 | $0.31 | 0.88% |
| Aug 20, 2019 | $0.31 | 0.85% |
| May 23, 2019 | $0.31 | 0.94% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | $0.31 | 1.02% |
| Nov 20, 2018 | $0.28 | 1.09% |
| Aug 21, 2018 | $0.28 | 0.98% |
| May 23, 2018 | $0.28 | 0.82% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | $0.28 | 0.84% |
| Nov 21, 2017 | $0.25 | 0.81% |
| Aug 21, 2017 | $0.25 | 0.84% |
| May 22, 2017 | $0.25 | 0.71% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $0.25 | 0.71% |
| Nov 21, 2016 | $0.2 | 0.62% |
| Aug 22, 2016 | $0.2 | 0.59% |
| May 24, 2016 | $0.2 | 0.5% |
| Feb 22, 2016 | $0.2 | 0.52% |
| Nov 20, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.38% |
| Aug 21, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.39% |
| May 21, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.35% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.33% |
Vulcan Materials dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
VMC has a payout ratio of 26.2% which is higher than the industry and its peers average but lower than the Basic Materials sector average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 44.8%, Vulcan Materials's payout ratio is 42% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
VMC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 1.75% | $0.51 | 25.1% |
| MAS Masco Corp | 1.06% | $0.87 | 21.2% |
| AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc | 0.81% | $1.12 | 20.4% |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 0.71% | $1.81 | 26.2% |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 0.53% | $3.01 | 9.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Vulcan Materials pay a dividend?
Yes, Vulcan Materials has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was VMC's last dividend?
Vulcan Materials's last regular dividend was on Aug 15, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.46 per share.
How much dividend does Vulcan Materials pay (per share)?
VMC's annualized dividend per share is $1.81.
What is Vulcan Materials's dividend yield?
Currently Vulcan Materials's dividend yield is 0.71%.
How often does Vulcan Materials pay dividends?
Vulcan Materials pays dividends quarterly.
What is Vulcan Materials's dividend payout ratio?
Vulcan Materials's dividend payout ratio is 26.2%.
Does Vulcan Materials pay a good dividend?
Vulcan Materials's dividend yield is lower than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.