United States Lime Moves Higher With Dividend Date in Focus
United States Lime & Minerals shares closed up 1.9% at $105.88 Thursday ahead of Friday’s $0.06 dividend record date. First-quarter revenue fell 3.7% to $87.8 million, with net income at $30.6 million. The company cited weaker construction and oilfield demand, partly offset by stronger steel orders. A new Texas kiln is set to start this summer.