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VMI

Valmont Industries, Inc.

VMI39 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

0.53%

Annual Dividend

$2.90

Payout Ratio

16%

5-Yr Growth

8.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 26, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

VMI Dividend Safety Score

99/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage16% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage30% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.55
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is VMI a good dividend stock?

Yes

Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.53% ($2.90/yr), with 39 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

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 39 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (16%)
  • Strong 8.6% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 130% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.53%
Payout Ratio
16%
Annual Dividend
$2.90
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 26, 2026
Years of Growth
39
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.35
Market Cap
$10.6B
P/E Ratio
30.3
5-Yr Total Return
130%
52-Week Range
$316.56 – $548.90
Dividend Safety
A · 99/100
Ever Cut?
No
VMI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 26, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.90 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$72.50
Annual$290.00
Monthly avg$24.17