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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), with a market capitalization of nearly $40 billion, announced Friday that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.49 per share on its common stock. According to InvestingPro data, the company has maintained dividend payments for an impressive 55 consecutive years.
The dividend will be payable on November 25, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2025, according to a company press release. The current dividend yield stands at 0.65%, with the company having raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years.
Vulcan Materials, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and serves as the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily consisting of crushed stone, sand, and gravel. The company also produces aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete.
The quarterly dividend announcement represents a routine distribution to Vulcan’s shareholders as part of its regular dividend program.
In other recent news, Vulcan Materials Company reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, which showed a slight miss in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue compared to analyst forecasts. The company posted an EPS of $2.45, which was below the expected $2.60, and reported revenue of $2.1 billion, falling short of the anticipated $2.21 billion. Weather conditions were cited as a factor impacting the aggregates volume, leading to a 2-3 million ton shortfall. Despite this, reported pricing increased by 5% year-over-year, with mix-adjusted pricing up by 8%.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Vulcan Materials’ Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to ’BBB+’ from ’BBB’, highlighting the company’s strong EBITDA and free cash flow margins. The upgrade reflects Vulcan’s leading market position and strong financial flexibility, with Fitch expecting the company to maintain an EBITDA leverage of around 2.0x or lower. Additionally, Stifel has adjusted its price target for Vulcan Materials to $306 from $309, while maintaining a Buy rating, following the quarterly results. These developments indicate ongoing interest and analysis from financial institutions regarding Vulcan Materials’ performance and prospects.
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