VMC Dividend History & Yield
Vulcan Materials Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (in 56 days) | Nov 18, 2026 | $0.52 | $52.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 (in 139 days) | Feb 9, 2027 | $0.52 | $52.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 (in 222 days) | May 3, 2027 | $0.52 | $52.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 305 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.52 | $52.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VMC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.08 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much VMC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 577 | $149,019 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,885 | $745,096 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,770 | $1,490,192 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.81%. $10,000 in VMC would currently pay about $81 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VMC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2026 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | — | $0.52 | +6.1% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | — | $0.49 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | — | $0.49 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2025 | — | $0.49 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | — | $0.49 | +6.5% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2024 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | — | $0.46 | +7.0% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2023 | — | $0.43 | +7.5% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +8.1% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2021 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | — | $0.37 | +8.8% |
| Nov 16, 2020 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
VMC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Raised 6.1% | $0.49 | $0.52 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
VMC scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials Company produces and supplies construction aggregates in the United States. It operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete. The company provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates for use in construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other public works, as well as in the construction of housing and commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential facilities; aggregates that are used as ballast for construction and maintenance of railroad tracks; riprap and jetty stones for use in erosion control along roads and waterways; asphalt mix; asphalt construction paving services; and ready-mixed concrete products.
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Building Materials. First dividend on our records: Feb 18, 1987. 159 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VMC dividend FAQ
When is VMC's next ex-dividend date?
VMC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 4, 2026 (in 56 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.52 per share, expected on Nov 18, 2026.
How often does VMC pay dividends?
VMC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.52 per share with an ex-date of Aug 13, 2026.
What is VMC's dividend yield?
VMC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.79%, based on $2.05 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $258.30. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.08 per share, is 0.81%.
How much does VMC pay per share?
VMC pays about $0.52 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.08 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $208.00 a year.
Has VMC grown or cut its dividend?
VMC has raised its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.2% a year (+6.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VMC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.81%, you would need about 577 shares of VMC (roughly $149,019 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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