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JBHT Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

JBHT's dividend history, current yield (1.1%), dividend growth rate (9.8%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Cargo Ground Transportation).

Yield 12m 1.12%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.74
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.75%
Overall Dividend Rating 58.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.52%
Payout Ratio 31.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 81.6%
Total Return 12m: -6.51%
Total Return 5y: 26.54%
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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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Cargo Ground Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
R 6,263 M 2.11% 10.2%
TFII 7,456 M 1.56% 5.47%
LSTR 4,793 M 2.23% 3.47%
WERN 1,675 M 2.21% 1.75%
MRTN 1,078 M 1.68% 1.64%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
ODFL 33,064 M 28.1% 97.2%
TFII 7,456 M 15.7% 99.2%
KNX 6,941 M 14.9% 87.5%
JBHT 14,227 M 9.75% 81.6%
R 6,263 M 6.30% 98.2%

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R
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TFII
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KNX
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 1.41% Yield
LSTR
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 2.23% Yield

JBHT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.17%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.28 3.7% 0.2%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.21%
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.2%
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 33.3% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-11-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-07-31 2013-08-02 2013-08-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-05-08 2013-05-10 2013-05-24 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

JBHT Dividend FAQ

Does JBHT pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, JBHT paid a dividend of 1.74 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-09 and the payout was 0.44 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of JBHT?

As of June 2025, JBHT`s dividend yield is 1.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.74 USD by the current share price of 145.34.

How often does JBHT pay dividends?

JBHT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), JBHT has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for JBHT?

The next ex-dividend date for JB Hunt Transport (JBHT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of JBHT?

JBHT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.75% 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 1.52%. If you bought JBHT's shares at 114.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.74 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of JBHT?

JBHT Payout Consistency is 81.6%. 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 1.12% 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 31.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of JBHT?

JBHT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

JBHT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in JBHT`s Outstanding Shares?

JB Hunt Transport`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.12% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has JB Hunt Transport ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2005-05-24 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 138,461,500
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 100,489,000 -2.2%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.