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VHI

Valhi, Inc.

VHI

Basic Materials · Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$14.68

Overvalued · -52% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.18%

Annual Dividend

$0.32

Payout Ratio

49%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Sep 3, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about VHI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Valhi, Inc. (VHI) has a forward dividend yield of 2.18%, based on an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and a share price of $14.68.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, VHI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (70 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • VHI last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • VHI's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 3, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0800 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, VHI pays out 49% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • VHI's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, VHI's 2.18% yield is 38% above its five-year average yield of 1.57%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for VHI is $6.99 per share, 52% below the $14.68 share price, so VHI screens as overvalued.
  • Valhi, Inc. (VHI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Valhi, Inc. (VHI) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 3 times across the 151 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 66.7% cut to $0.0800 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 15, 2020.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "VHI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VHI

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Valhi, Inc. (VHI) yields 2.18% ($0.32 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (70/100).

Is VHI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Valhi, Inc. (VHI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.18% ($0.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (49%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.18%
Payout Ratio
49%
Annual Dividend
$0.32
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 3, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.06
Market Cap
$415.8M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-44%
52-Week Range
$11.44 – $19.19
Dividend Safety
B · 70/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)

VHI dividend raises and cuts

Valhi, Inc. (VHI) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 3 times across the 151 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 66.7% cut to $0.0800 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 15, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jun 15, 2020Cut$0.240 → $0.0800−66.7%
Jun 5, 2014Cut$0.600 → $0.240−60.0%
Jun 7, 2012Raise$0.500 → $0.600+20.0%
Jun 8, 2011Raise$0.400 → $0.500+25.0%
Jun 13, 2007Raise$0.164 → $0.400+143.4%
Mar 10, 2005Raise$0.0986 → $0.164+66.7%
Dec 12, 2000Raise$0.0822 → $0.0986+20.0%
Mar 20, 1996Raise$0.0493 → $0.0822+66.7%
Mar 16, 1995Raise$0.0329 → $0.0493+50.0%
Mar 18, 1994Cut$0.0822 → $0.0329−60.0%
Jun 9, 1989Raise$0.0411 → $0.0822+100.0%
Every VHI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
VHI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 3, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →VHI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VHI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Valhi, Inc. (VHI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.18% ($0.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is VHI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, VHI's fair value is about $6.99 versus a $14.68 share price — so it looks overvalued (-52% vs. fair value).

Is VHI's dividend safe?

VHI has a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is VHI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for VHI is about $6.99 per share, about 52% below the current $14.68 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is VHI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data VHI screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Valhi, Inc. (VHI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.18% ($0.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will VHI cut its dividend?

VHI earns a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does VHI pay a dividend?

Yes. Valhi, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.18%.

What is VHI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, VHI's forward dividend yield is 2.18%, based on a $0.32 annual dividend and a $14.68 share price.

What is VHI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, VHI pays $0.32 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is VHI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, VHI's payout ratio is 49% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has VHI grown its dividend?

VHI does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next VHI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, VHI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 3, 2026, for $0.0800 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.32 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$8.00
Annual$32.00
Monthly avg$2.67

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