JBHT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

JBHT has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 1.78 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.28%
Payout Ratio 27.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.51%
Consistency Lifetime 83.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.06%
Payout FCF 16.4%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 60.62%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Cargo Ground Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
R 8,940 M 2.00% 5.85%
LSTR 5,698 M 2.52% 2.53%
TFII 11,732 M 1.89% 2.16%
SNDR 5,533 M 1.56% 2.03%
CVLG 859 M 1.19% 2.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ODFL 41,346 M 29.36% 97.5%
CVLG 859 M 25.25% 99.0%
TFII 11,732 M 17.34% 92.9%
KNX 11,054 M 17.32% 90.2%
R 8,940 M 10.83% 96.9%
Quality Dividend Peers in Cargo Ground Transportation R Ryder System
2.00% Yield TFII TFI International
1.89% Yield LSTR Landstar System
2.52% Yield
JBHT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 2026-05-22 0.45 0% 0.19%
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 2026-02-20 Quarterly 0.45 +2.3% 0.2%
2025-11-07 2025-11-07 2025-11-21 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.26%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-08-22 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.31%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-05-23 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.32%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-21 Quarterly 0.44 +2.3% 0.26%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-11-22 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.23%
2024-08-02 2024-08-02 2024-08-16 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.26%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-24 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.26%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-02-23 Quarterly 0.43 +2.4% 0.2%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.24%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-08-18 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.21%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.24%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-02-24 Quarterly 0.42 +5% 0.21%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.24%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-08-19 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.22%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.24%
2022-02-03 2022-02-04 2022-02-18 Quarterly 0.4 +33.3% 0.21%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.15%
2021-08-05 2021-08-06 2021-08-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.18%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-05-21 Quarterly 0.3 +7.1% N/A
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.28 +3.7% N/A
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-05-22 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.27 +3.8% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-08-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.26 +8.3% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-11-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.24 +4.3% N/A
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-11-17 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.23 +4.5% N/A
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.22 +4.8% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2015-02-10 2015-02-12 2015-02-26 Quarterly 0.21 +5% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-02-11 2014-02-13 2014-02-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

JBHT Dividend FAQ

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) is a North American logistics provider operating through five specialized segments: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Final Mile Services (FMS), and Truckload (JBT). The company manages a massive asset base, including over 124,000 pieces of trailing equipment and a substantial fleet of company-owned tractors and chassis. Its service portfolio covers freight brokerage, supply chain design, and the delivery of diverse goods ranging from consumer electronics to industrial chemicals.

What is the Dividend Yield of JBHT?

As of May 2026, JBHT's dividend yield is 1.28%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.78 USD by the current share price of 262.21.

Does JBHT pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, JBHT paid a dividend of 1.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

How often does JBHT pay dividends?

JBHT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, JBHT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-08.

JBHT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for JBHT for the next payments are between 0.448 (-0.4%) and 0.468 (+4.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.70%.

Will JBHT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for JB Hunt Transport (JBHT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for JBHT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for JB Hunt Transport (JBHT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of JBHT?

JBHT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.5% per year. Strong growth: JBHT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of JBHT?

JBHT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.06%. If you bought JBHT's shares at 168.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.06% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of JBHT?

JBHT Payout Consistency is 83.0%. 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. Moderately consistent: JB Hunt Transport has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does JBHT have a good Dividend Yield?

JBHT's 1.28% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of JBHT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of JBHT is 27.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of JBHT?

JBHT's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

JBHT Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in JBHT's Outstanding Shares?

JB Hunt Transport's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.9% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -95.6%). 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 JBHT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 24, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 138,461,500 0%
1986 146,666,700 +5.93%
1987 140,000,000 -4.55%
1988 141,428,600 +1.02%
1989 139,259,300 -1.53%
1990 139,200,000 -0.04%
1991 139,259,300 +0.04%
1992 138,666,700 -0.43%
1993 153,043,500 +10.37%
1994 154,220,000 +0.77%
1995 152,296,000 -1.25%
1996 147,000,000 -3.48%
1997 142,452,000 -3.09%
1998 142,460,000 +0.01%
1999 142,416,000 -0.03%
2000 141,092,000 -0.93%
2001 145,056,000 +2.81%
2002 157,364,000 +8.48%
2003 160,330,000 +1.88%
2004 160,704,000 +0.23%
2005 154,050,000 -4.14%
2006 142,969,000 -7.19%
2007 124,657,000 -12.81%
2008 126,078,000 +1.14%
2009 127,328,800 +0.99%
2010 120,233,600 -5.57%
2011 117,084,900 -2.62%
2012 120,019,000 +2.51%
2013 118,960,000 -0.88%
2014 116,555,800 -2.02%
2015 115,048,000 -1.29%
2016 112,327,000 -2.37%
2017 110,737,000 -1.42%
2018 108,738,800 -1.8%
2019 107,529,000 -1.11%
2020 106,738,000 -0.74%
2021 106,312,000 -0.4%
2022 104,737,000 -1.48%
2023 104,122,000 -0.59%
2024 102,754,000 -1.31%
2025 95,505,000 -7.05%
2026 95,204,000 -0.32%

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: 2026-05-13 02:37 UTC