VMI Increases Quarterly Dividend In Line With Its Earnings

Valmont Industries, Inc. VMI recently announced a 13% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, underscoring the successful execution of the capital allocation priorities laid down by the company last year. Its board of directors approved raising the dividend to 77 cents per share, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026. The annualized dividend totals to $3.08 per share.

The hike in dividend aligns with its capital allocation strategy introduced in February 2025. Under this framework, the company targets allocating 50% of its operating cash flow toward high-return growth initiatives, while returning the remaining 50% to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. It is designed to establish a balanced plan to accelerate growth and increase shareholder returns.

Valmont has emphasized disciplined capital deployment as its strategy. The dividend raise has been consistent with the company’s earnings. This will contribute significantly towards delivering sustainable, long-term value to our shareholders. The company simultaneously generates strong cash flow, generates high returns from growth opportunities and maintains a strong balance sheet.

VMI reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $4.92 per share, a roughly 28.1% rise from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $3.84. The company’s revenues in the fourth quarter were $1,038.3 million, up 0.1% year over year.

VMI stock has gained 33.1% over the past year against the industry’s 40.9% growth.

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VMI’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks

VMI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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