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VMC

Vulcan Materials Company

S&P 500
VMC|Basic Materials|Building Materials|$266.70|P/E 32.6|MCap 35.1B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Vulcan Materials Company

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest supplier of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand, and gravel. It also serves as a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete. The company operates through three key segments: Aggregates, which produces and sells aggregates and related products for highways, streets, public works, housing, commercial, industrial facilities, railroad ballast, riprap, and jetty stones; Asphalt, focused on asphalt mix production in states such as Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas; and Concrete, involving ready-mixed concrete sales in California, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington D.C. Vulcan Materials Company emphasizes an aggregates-led business model, supplying essential materials for a broad range of construction activities across major U.S. markets including Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, it plays a vital role in the construction materials sector, supporting infrastructure and building projects nationwide.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.75%

Annual Dividend

$1.99

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

24.05%

FCF Payout Ratio

22.88%

Stock Price

$266.70

52-Week Range

$218.87 $331.09

Dividend Health Score

87/ 100Very Safe

VMC's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 24.1% earnings payout ratio & 22.9% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 7.58% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
24.1%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
22.9%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
13.8%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
6.8xSafe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
28.1%Safe
Current Ratio
2.7xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
57.8Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
13.0%Safe
Operating Margin
17.5%Safe
Gross Margin
25.5%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.6%Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

VMC annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

VMC earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 9, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 23, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

7.58%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

17.22%

3-Year Total Growth

22.50%

5-Year Total Growth

44.12%

10-Year Total Growth

390.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$26,670.00

Annual Income

$199.00

Quarterly Income

$49.75

Monthly Income

$16.58

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is VMC's current dividend yield?
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) currently has a dividend yield of 0.75%, based on a stock price of $266.70 and an annual dividend of $1.99.
When is VMC's next dividend payment date?
VMC's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-09 and the next payment date is 2026-03-23. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does VMC pay in dividends per year?
Vulcan Materials Company paid $1.96 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has VMC been increasing its dividend?
Vulcan Materials Company has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 7.58% and a 10-year CAGR of 17.22%.
Is VMC's dividend safe?
Vulcan Materials Company has a payout ratio of 24.05%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 22.88%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is VMC's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Vulcan Materials Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). 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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