Vulcan Materials (VMC) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderVulcan Materials (VMC) has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and currently yields 0.95%. The most recent dividend was $0.5200/share on Mar 23, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
0.95%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.51
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
29.8%
Consecutive Growth Years
13 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
6.52%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
7.58%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
14.64%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
8.5%
FCF payout ratio
6.1%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.9x
Interest coverage
3.61x
ROIC (TTM)
10.8%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 29.8%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($8.60) covers dividend/share ($2.51).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
13 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 6.1%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.9x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (7.6%) exceeds EPS growth (-3.3%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 22, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 5, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Mar 9, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 23, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Nov 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 25, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Aug 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 3, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date May 23, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 6, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Mar 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 24, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Nov 4, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Aug 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 4, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date May 23, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 7, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Mar 1, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Nov 10, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4300
Ex-date Aug 16, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 6, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4300
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| May 23, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| May 23, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Vulcan Materials has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 13 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.9600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.8400 | $1.9600 | +6.5% |
| 2024 | $1.7200 | $1.8400 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | $1.6000 | $1.7200 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $1.4800 | $1.6000 | +8.1% |
| 2021 | $1.3600 | $1.4800 | +8.8% |
| 2020 | $1.2400 | $1.3600 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | $1.1200 | $1.2400 | +10.7% |
| 2018 | $1.0000 | $1.1200 | +12.0% |
| 2017 | $0.8000 | $1.0000 | +25.0% |
| 2016 | $0.5000 | $0.8000 | +60.0% |
| 2015 | $0.2200 | $0.5000 | +127.3% |
| 2014 | $0.0400 | $0.2200 | +450.0% |
| 2013 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $0.7600 | $0.0400 | -94.7% |
| 2011 | $1.0000 | $0.7600 | -24.0% |
| 2010 | $1.4800 | $1.0000 | -32.4% |
| 2009 | $1.9600 | $1.4800 | -24.5% |
| 2008 | $1.8400 | $1.9600 | +6.5% |
| 2007 | $1.4800 | $1.8400 | +24.3% |
| 2006 | $1.1600 | $1.4800 | +27.6% |
| 2005 | $1.0400 | $1.1600 | +11.5% |
| 2004 | $0.9800 | $1.0400 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | $0.9400 | $0.9800 | +4.3% |
| 2002 | $0.9000 | $0.9400 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | $0.8400 | $0.9000 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | $0.7800 | $0.8400 | +7.7% |
| 1999 | $0.6933 | $0.7800 | +12.5% |
| 1998 | $0.6267 | $0.6933 | +10.6% |
| 1997 | $0.5600 | $0.6267 | +11.9% |
| 1996 | $0.4867 | $0.5600 | +15.1% |
| 1995 | $0.4400 | $0.4867 | +10.6% |
| 1994 | $0.4200 | $0.4400 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | $0.4000 | $0.4200 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | $0.3617 | $0.4000 | +10.6% |
| 1989 | $0.3267 | $0.3617 | +10.7% |
| 1988 | $0.2833 | $0.3267 | +15.3% |
| 1987 | $2.9568 | $0.2833 | -90.4% |
| 1986 | $2.7984 | $2.9568 | +5.7% |
| 1985 | — | $2.7984 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Vulcan Materials (VMC) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$261.70M
YoY change
+6.3%
5Y CAGR
+7.6%
Peak year (2025)
$259.80M
Latest annual
$259.80M
Cash dividends paid over time for Vulcan Materials (VMC)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Vulcan Materials (VMC)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259.80M | +6.3% | +$15.40M | ||
| 2024 | $244.40M | +7.0% | +$16.00M | ||
| 2023 | $228.40M | +7.4% | +$15.80M | ||
| 2022 | $212.60M | +8.2% | +$16.20M | ||
| 2021 | $196.40M | +9.0% | +$16.18M | ||
| 2020 | $180.22M | +9.9% | +$16.24M | ||
| 2019 | $163.97M | +10.7% | +$15.86M | ||
| 2018 | $148.11M | +11.9% | +$15.77M | ||
| 2017 | $132.34M | +24.5% | +$26.00M | ||
| 2016 | $106.33M | +99.8% | +$53.12M | ||
| 2015 | $53.21M | +84.2% | +$24.33M | ||
| 2014 | $28.88M | +456.4% | +$23.69M | ||
| 2013 | $5.19M | +0.2% | +$8,000 | ||
| 2012 | $5.18M | -94.7% | -$92.99M | ||
| 2011 | $98.17M | -23.2% | -$29.62M | ||
| 2010 | $127.79M | -25.5% | -$43.68M | ||
| 2009 | $171.47M | -20.2% | -$43.31M | ||
| 2008 | $214.78M | +18.5% | +$33.47M | ||
| 2007 | $181.31M | +25.8% | +$37.23M | ||
| 2006 | $144.08M | +21.9% | +$25.85M | ||
| 2005 | $118.23M | +11.2% | +$11.90M | ||
| 2004 | $106.33M | +6.8% | +$6.75M | ||
| 2003 | $99.58M | +4.4% | +$4.20M | ||
| 2002 | $95.38M | +4.7% | +$4.30M | ||
| 2001 | $91.08M | +7.5% | +$6.32M | ||
| 2000 | $84.77M | +7.7% | +$6.07M | ||
| 1999 | $78.70M | +12.4% | +$8.70M | ||
| 1998 | $70.00M | +10.1% | +$6.40M | ||
| 1997 | $63.60M | +8.9% | +$5.20M | ||
| 1996 | $58.40M | +12.7% | +$6.60M | ||
| 1995 | $51.80M | +7.7% | +$3.70M | ||
| 1994 | $48.10M | +3.9% | +$1.80M | ||
| 1993 | $46.30M | +2.7% | +$1.20M | ||
| 1992 | $45.10M | -1.3% | -$600,000 | ||
| 1991 | $45.70M | -1.5% | -$700,000 | ||
| 1990 | $46.40M | +3.1% | +$1.40M | ||
| 1989 | $45.00M | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Vulcan Materials (VMC) came in at $259.80M – grew 6.3% year-over-year.
Vulcan Materials dividends paid has grown for 13 consecutive years, with a +7.6% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak dividends paid at $259.80M, with the historical low of $5.18M recorded in 2012.
Vulcan Materials (VMC) sits 9th of 8 Basic Materials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $930.50M.
Vulcan Materials Dividends Paid 2025: $259.80M
Vulcan Materials dividends paid in 2025 was $259.80M, grew 6.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Vulcan Materials Dividends Paid 2024: $244.40M
Vulcan Materials dividends paid in 2024 was $244.40M, grew 7.0% from 2023.
Vulcan Materials Dividends Paid 2023: $228.40M
Vulcan Materials dividends paid in 2023 was $228.40M, grew 7.4% from 2022.
Vulcan Materials Dividends Paid 2022: $212.60M
Vulcan Materials dividends paid in 2022 was $212.60M, grew 8.2% from 2021.
Vulcan Materials Dividends Paid 2021: $196.40M
Vulcan Materials dividends paid in 2021 was $196.40M.
See more financial history for Vulcan Materials (VMC).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Vulcan Materials, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde (LIN) | $2.81B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper (SCCO) | $2.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont (NEM) | $1.11B | Basic Materials |
| CRH (CRH) | $996.00M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $865.00M | Basic Materials |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $789.80M | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $753.60M | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | $728.08M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Vulcan Materials pay dividends?
Yes, Vulcan Materials (VMC) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.51 per share annually, yielding 0.95%.
What is Vulcan Materials's dividend yield?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) has a current dividend yield of 0.95%.
Is Vulcan Materials's dividend safe?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Vulcan Materials increased its dividend?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) has 13 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Vulcan Materials's dividend payout ratio?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) has a dividend payout ratio of 29.8%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Vulcan Materials's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Vulcan Materials (VMC) is $261.70M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Vulcan Materials dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) dividends paid changed +6.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Vulcan Materials dividends paid?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +7.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Vulcan Materials dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Vulcan Materials dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $259.80M in 2025.
What was Vulcan Materials dividends paid in 2024?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) dividends paid in 2024 was $244.40M.
What was Vulcan Materials dividends paid in 2025?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) dividends paid in 2025 was $259.80M.
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