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Commercial Metals Company

S&P 500

CMC/Basic Materials · Steel/NYSE

Dividend Yield

1.01%

$0.74 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$74.09P/E16.2MCap8.1BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

77/ 100Safe

CMC's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 20.4% fcf payout ratio & 12.3% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 18.2% gross margin & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 8.45% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • FCF Payout Ratio: 20.4%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 12.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: 4.3%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.

Risks

  • Gross Margin: 18.2%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
2.4xVery Safe

Profitability

Caution
12.0%Caution
8.2%Caution
18.2%Warning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe

About Commercial Metals Company

Commercial Metals Company operates an integrated network of steel mills, steel fabrication plants, and metal recycling facilities across North America and Europe. The company manufactures and markets steel and metal products, with particular expertise in producing rebar and structural steel that serve the nonresidial construction sector. Its business is organized into three reportable segments: the North America Steel Group, Europe Steel Group, and Emerging Businesses Group. Commercial Metals engages in both manufacturing and recycling operations, positioning itself as a key player in the steel industry by combining primary production with secondary material recovery. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company distributes its products to construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers, leveraging its vertically integrated operations to serve demand across multiple end markets.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.01%

Annual Dividend

$0.74

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

FCF Payout Ratio

20.43%

52-Week Range

$48.14 - $84.87

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CMC annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CMC earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

April 6, 2026

Last Payment Date

April 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.47%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

8.45%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

4.14%

3-Year Total Growth

24.14%

5-Year Total Growth

50.00%

10-Year Total Growth

50.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$7,409.00

Annual Income

$74.00

Quarterly Income

$18.50

Monthly Income

$6.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMC's current dividend yield?
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) currently has a dividend yield of 1.01%, based on a stock price of $74.09 and an annual dividend of $0.74.
When is CMC's next dividend payment date?
CMC's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-06 and the next payment date is 2026-04-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CMC pay in dividends per year?
Commercial Metals Company paid $0.72 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CMC been increasing its dividend?
Commercial Metals Company has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 8.45% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.14%.
Is CMC's dividend safe?
Commercial Metals Company has a payout ratio of —. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 20.43%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is CMC's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Commercial Metals Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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