ARCB Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

ARCB has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 0.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.66%
Payout Ratio 17.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.67%
Consistency Lifetime 74.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.73%
Payout FCF 8.2%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 53.53%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 31.9%
Total Return 5y: 40.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Cargo Ground Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
R 7,789 M 2.0% 5.42%
TFII 8,639 M 2.04% 3.39%
CVLG 667 M 1.47% 2.97%
JBHT 19,576 M 1.10% 1.11%
ODFL 38,689 M 0.84% 0.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ODFL 38,689 M 29.4% 97.5%
CVLG 667 M 25.3% 99.0%
TFII 8,639 M 17.3% 92.9%
KNX 9,151 M 17.3% 90.2%
R 7,789 M 10.8% 96.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Cargo Ground Transportation

R
Ryder System
 2.00% Yield
LSTR
Landstar System
 2.52% Yield
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport
 1.10% Yield

ARCB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-10 2026-02-10 2026-02-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.11%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.19%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-08-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.17%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-05-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.19%
2025-02-11 2025-02-11 2025-02-25 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.13%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.1%
2024-08-13 2024-08-13 2024-08-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.11%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.1%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.08%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.1%
2023-08-08 2023-08-09 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.11%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.14%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.12%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-11-25 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.16%
2022-08-09 2022-08-10 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.14%
2022-05-10 2022-05-11 2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.12 50% 0.15%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-02-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.09%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-11-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.07%
2021-08-10 2021-08-11 2021-08-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.12%
2021-05-12 2021-05-13 2021-05-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.09%
2021-02-10 2021-02-11 2021-02-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-02-10 2020-02-11 2020-02-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-05-13 2019-05-14 2019-05-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-11-13 2017-11-14 2017-11-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-08-04 2017-08-08 2017-08-22 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-05-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-11-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-08-09 2016-08-11 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-02-08 2016-02-10 2016-02-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2015-11-03 2015-11-05 2015-11-19 Quarterly 0.08 33.3% N/A
2015-08-07 2015-08-11 2015-08-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-02-03 2015-02-05 2015-02-19 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.06 100% N/A
2014-08-05 2014-08-07 2014-08-21 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2014-05-05 2014-05-07 2014-05-21 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2014-02-04 2014-02-06 2014-02-20 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-11-22 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A

ARCB Dividend FAQ

ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCB) is an integrated logistics provider that delivers ground, air, and ocean transportation services worldwide through two operating segments: Asset-Based and Asset-Light.

What is the Dividend Yield of ARCB?

As of March 2026, ARCB`s dividend yield is 0.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.48 USD by the current share price of 92.47.

Does ARCB pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, ARCB paid a dividend of 0.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-10 and the payout was 0.12 USD.

How often does ARCB pay dividends?

ARCB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ARCB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-10.

ARCB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ARCB for the next payments are between 0.131 (+9.2%) and 0.135 (+12.5%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.58%.

Will ARCB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.12 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for ArcBest (ARCB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ARCB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for ArcBest (ARCB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ARCB?

ARCB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.7% per year.
Strong growth: ARCB's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ARCB?

ARCB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.73%. If you bought ARCB's shares at 65.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.73% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ARCB?

ARCB Payout Consistency is 74.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: ArcBest has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ARCB have a good Dividend Yield?

ARCB`s 0.66% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ARCB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ARCB is 17.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ARCB?

ARCB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.53%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ARCB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ARCB's Outstanding Shares?

ArcBest's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.68% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has ARCB ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1991 10,000,000
1992 19,058,000 +90.58%
1993 24,347,800 +27.76%
1994 24,285,700 -0.26%
1995 17,777,800 -26.8%
1996 19,504,000 +9.71%
1997 19,230,800 -1.4%
1998 19,655,200 +2.21%
1999 24,088,800 +22.56%
2000 24,693,800 +2.51%
2001 25,335,000 +2.6%
2002 24,892,400 -1.75%
2003 25,389,800 +2%
2004 25,806,800 +1.64%
2005 25,635,500 -0.66%
2006 25,163,900 -1.84%
2007 25,093,500 -0.28%
2008 25,038,600 -0.22%
2009 25,088,500 +0.2%
2010 25,296,900 +0.83%
2011 25,455,600 +0.63%
2012 25,629,300 +0.68%
2013 25,793,400 +0.64%
2014 26,073,300 +1.09%
2015 26,415,800 +1.31%
2016 26,272,500 -0.54%
2017 26,540,700 +1.02%
2018 26,682,300 +0.53%
2019 25,490,400 -4.47%
2020 26,734,300 +4.88%
2021 26,467,400 -1%
2022 25,146,700 -4.99%
2023 24,248,600 -3.57%
2024 23,820,200 -1.77%
2025 22,497,300 -5.55%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-28 02:38