Vulcan Materials (VMC) Dividend

Vulcan Materials Company · Basic Materials · Building Materials · quarterly payer

$287.73

As of Nov 5, 2026, Vulcan Materials (VMC) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, or $2.08 a year, a 0.70% yield at its $287.73 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 9, 2026, paid Nov 24, 2026. It has raised its dividend 12 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

0.70%

Annual Dividend

$2.08

Payout Ratio

24%

5-Yr Growth

7.6%

Ex-Date

Nov 9, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about VMC's dividend

Data as of Nov 5, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Nov 5, 2026, Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) has a forward dividend yield of 0.70%, based on an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and a share price of $287.73.
As of Nov 5, 2026, VMC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (87 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
By SmarterDividends' count, Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
VMC last cut its regular dividend in 2011.
VMC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 9, 2026, with payment on Nov 24, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
As of Nov 5, 2026, VMC pays out 24% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
VMC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.6% a year over the past five years.
As of Nov 5, 2026, VMC's 0.70% yield is 14% below its five-year average yield of 0.81%.
As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for VMC is $160.27 per share, 44% below the $287.73 share price, so VMC screens as overvalued.
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) has raised its regular dividend 33 times and cut it 2 times across the 159 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 6.1% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 9, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Nov 21, 2011.
Vulcan Materials (VMC) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in February in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 6.1%, was declared on Feb 13, 2026.

Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "VMC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VMC

Is VMC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.70% ($2.08/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

12 consecutive years of dividend growth
Comfortable payout ratio (24%)
Strong 7.6% 5-yr dividend growth
47% total price return over 5 years
Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

Cut its dividend in 2011

Key Data

Dividend Yield: 0.70%
Payout Ratio: 24%
Annual Dividend: $2.08
5-Yr Avg Growth: 7.6%
Ex-Dividend Date: Nov 9, 2026
Years of Growth: 12
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 0.99
Market Cap: $36.9B
P/E Ratio: 34.1
5-Yr Total Return: 47%
52-Week Range: $237.03 – $331.09
Dividend Safety: A · 87/100
Ever Cut?: Yes (2011)

VMC dividend raises and cuts

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) has raised its regular dividend 33 times and cut it 2 times across the 159 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 6.1% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 9, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Nov 21, 2011.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Mar 9, 2026	Raise	$0.490 → $0.520	+6.1%
Mar 10, 2025	Raise	$0.460 → $0.490	+6.5%
Mar 1, 2024	Raise	$0.430 → $0.460	+7.0%
Mar 3, 2023	Raise	$0.400 → $0.430	+7.5%
Feb 28, 2022	Raise	$0.370 → $0.400	+8.1%
Feb 26, 2021	Raise	$0.340 → $0.370	+8.8%
Feb 25, 2020	Raise	$0.310 → $0.340	+9.7%
Feb 21, 2019	Raise	$0.280 → $0.310	+10.7%
Feb 22, 2018	Raise	$0.250 → $0.280	+12.0%
Feb 22, 2017	Raise	$0.200 → $0.250	+25.0%
Feb 22, 2016	Raise	$0.100 → $0.200	+100.0%
Feb 25, 2015	Raise	$0.0600 → $0.100	+66.7%

Show all 35 changes since 1988

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Aug 25, 2014	Raise	$0.0500 → $0.0600	+20.0%
Feb 20, 2014	Raise	$0.0100 → $0.0500	+400.0%
Nov 21, 2011	Cut	$0.250 → $0.0100	−96.0%
Aug 24, 2009	Cut	$0.490 → $0.250	−49.0%
Feb 21, 2008	Raise	$0.460 → $0.490	+6.5%
Feb 21, 2007	Raise	$0.370 → $0.460	+24.3%
Feb 22, 2006	Raise	$0.290 → $0.370	+27.6%
Feb 23, 2005	Raise	$0.260 → $0.290	+11.5%
Feb 25, 2004	Raise	$0.245 → $0.260	+6.1%
Feb 26, 2003	Raise	$0.235 → $0.245	+4.3%
Feb 20, 2002	Raise	$0.225 → $0.235	+4.4%
Feb 21, 2001	Raise	$0.210 → $0.225	+7.1%
Feb 23, 2000	Raise	$0.195 → $0.210	+7.7%
Feb 22, 1999	Raise	$0.173 → $0.195	+12.5%
Feb 20, 1998	Raise	$0.157 → $0.173	+10.6%
Feb 20, 1997	Raise	$0.140 → $0.157	+11.9%
Feb 26, 1996	Raise	$0.122 → $0.140	+15.1%
Feb 21, 1995	Raise	$0.110 → $0.122	+10.6%
Feb 17, 1994	Raise	$0.105 → $0.110	+4.8%
Feb 18, 1993	Raise	$0.100 → $0.105	+5.0%
Feb 16, 1990	Raise	$0.0933 → $0.100	+7.1%
May 19, 1989	Raise	$0.0817 → $0.0933	+14.3%
Feb 19, 1988	Raise	$0.0708 → $0.0817	+15.3%

Every VMC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)

VMC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 9, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →VMC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →VMC dividend calculator100 shares pay $208.00 a year, $52.00 each quarterCalculate →VMC total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VMC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.70% ($2.08/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is VMC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, VMC's fair value is about $160.27 versus a $287.73 share price — so it looks overvalued (-44% vs. fair value).

Is VMC's dividend safe?

VMC has a dividend-safety grade of A (87/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 12-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2011, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is VMC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for VMC is about $160.27 per share, about 44% below the current $287.73 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is VMC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data VMC screens as "yes" and overvalued. Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.70% ($2.08/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will VMC cut its dividend?

VMC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (87/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2011). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does VMC pay a dividend?

Yes. Vulcan Materials Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.08 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.70%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of VMC pay?

At $2.08 per share a year, 100 shares of VMC pay $208.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $52.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $28,773 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is VMC's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VMC's forward dividend yield is 0.70%, based on a $2.08 annual dividend and a $287.73 share price.

What is VMC's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VMC pays $2.08 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is VMC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VMC's payout ratio is 24% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has VMC grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VMC has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

When is the next VMC ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for VMC is Nov 9, 2026.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Dividend History

Full VMC dividend history →

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Aug 13, 2026	Sep 2, 2026	$0.5200	regular
May 22, 2026	Jun 5, 2026	$0.5200	regular
Mar 9, 2026	Mar 23, 2026	$0.5200	regular
Nov 10, 2025	Nov 25, 2025	$0.4900	regular
Aug 14, 2025	Sep 3, 2025	$0.4900	regular
May 23, 2025	Jun 6, 2025	$0.4900	regular
Mar 10, 2025	Mar 24, 2025	$0.4900	regular
Nov 4, 2024	Nov 27, 2024	$0.4600	regular
Aug 15, 2024	Sep 4, 2024	$0.4600	regular
May 23, 2024	Jun 7, 2024	$0.4600	regular
Mar 1, 2024	Mar 18, 2024	$0.4600	regular
Nov 10, 2023	Nov 29, 2023	$0.4300	regular
Aug 16, 2023	Sep 6, 2023	$0.4300	regular
May 25, 2023	Jun 9, 2023	$0.4300	regular