LSTR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

LSTR has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 3.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.47%
Payout Ratio 58.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.08%
Consistency Lifetime 87.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.92%
Payout FCF 62.3%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 57.87%
Ex-Dividend in 11 days: Buy before Feb 18, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 1.7%
Total Return 5y: 18.9%

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 8,284 M 2.05% 5.69%
TFII 9,786 M 2.04% 2.66%
SNDR 4,834 M 1.54% 2.32%
KNX 8,945 M 1.56% 1.82%
JBHT 19,165 M 1.16% 1.58%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TFII 9,786 M 17.3% 92.9%
KNX 8,945 M 17.3% 90.2%
R 8,284 M 10.8% 96.9%
JBHT 19,165 M 10.5% 83.0%
SNDR 4,834 M 7.93% 85.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Cargo Ground Transportation

TFII
TFI International
 2.04% Yield
R
Ryder System
 2.05% Yield
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport
 1.16% Yield

LSTR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-18 2026-02-18 2026-03-11 0.4 -80% N/A
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 2026-01-21 Other 2 400% 1.32%
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 2025-12-09 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.32%
2025-08-19 2025-08-19 2025-09-09 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.31%
2025-06-05 2025-06-05 2025-06-24 Quarterly 0.4 11.1% 0.28%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-11 Quarterly 0.36 -82% 0.22%
2025-01-07 2025-01-07 2025-01-21 Other 2 455.6% 1.19%
2024-11-19 2024-11-19 2024-12-10 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.2%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.36 9.1% 0.19%
2024-05-07 2024-05-08 2024-05-24 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.18%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.33 -83.5% 0.17%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-19 Other 2 506.1% 1.05%
2023-11-06 2023-11-07 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.19%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-08-25 Quarterly 0.33 10% 0.17%
2023-05-03 2023-05-04 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.17%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.3 -85% 0.17%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-01-20 Other 2 566.7% 1.22%
2022-11-07 2022-11-08 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.19%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-26 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.2%
2022-05-04 2022-05-05 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.16%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-11 Quarterly 0.25 -87.5% 0.16%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-01-21 Other 2 700% 1.17%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-12-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.14%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.25 19% 0.16%
2021-05-05 2021-05-06 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.12%
2021-02-11 2021-02-15 2021-03-12 Quarterly 0.21 -89.5% 0.14%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-01-22 Other 2 852.4% N/A
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-12-04 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.21 13.5% N/A
2020-05-06 2020-05-07 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-17 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.185 -90.8% N/A
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-01-24 Other 2 981.1% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-12-06 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.185 12.1% N/A
2019-05-08 2019-05-09 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-18 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-12-07 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.165 10% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-19 2018-03-16 Quarterly 0.15 -90% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-01-26 Other 1.5 1400% N/A
2017-11-13 2017-11-14 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% N/A
2017-05-09 2017-05-11 2017-06-02 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-20 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-11-04 2016-11-08 2016-12-02 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.09 12.5% N/A
2016-05-03 2016-05-05 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-15 2016-03-11 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-12-04 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A

LSTR Dividend FAQ

Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) delivers a broad suite of transportation-management services across North America and beyond, organized into two primary segments: Transportation Logistics and Insurance. The Logistics arm handles truckload, LTL, rail intermodal, air and ocean freight, expedited and heavy-haul moves, as well as cross-border and customs brokerage for industries ranging from automotive to military equipment. The Insurance segment underwrites risk for the company’s independent contractor network and offers claims-management services.

What is the Dividend Yield of LSTR?

As of February 2026, LSTR`s dividend yield is 2.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.96 USD by the current share price of 161.44.

Does LSTR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, LSTR paid a dividend of 3.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-18 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

How often does LSTR pay dividends?

LSTR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LSTR has issued 6 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-18.

LSTR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LSTR for the next 4 payments are between 0.404 (+1.0%) and 0.937 (+134.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will LSTR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Landstar System (LSTR) is 2026-02-18.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LSTR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Landstar System (LSTR) is 2026-02-18.

What is the Dividend Growth of LSTR?

LSTR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.08% per year.
Strong growth: LSTR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LSTR?

LSTR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.92%. If you bought LSTR's shares at 135.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LSTR?

LSTR Payout Consistency is 87.6%. 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: Landstar System has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LSTR have a good Dividend Yield?

LSTR`s 2.47% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LSTR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LSTR is 58.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LSTR?

LSTR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.87%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LSTR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LSTR's Outstanding Shares?

Landstar System's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.25% 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 LSTR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 10, 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
1993 97,297,300
1994 101,428,600 +4.25%
1995 102,857,100 +1.41%
1996 102,300,000 -0.54%
1997 98,300,000 -3.91%
1998 84,700,000 -13.84%
1999 76,800,000 -9.33%
2000 68,800,000 -10.42%
2001 66,200,000 -3.78%
2002 66,100,000 -0.15%
2003 62,200,000 -5.9%
2004 62,100,000 -0.16%
2005 59,500,000 -4.19%
2006 57,300,000 -3.7%
2007 53,400,000 -6.81%
2008 52,200,000 -2.25%
2009 50,600,000 -3.07%
2010 48,400,000 -4.35%
2011 46,800,000 -3.31%
2012 46,614,000 -0.4%
2013 45,869,000 -1.6%
2014 45,002,000 -1.89%
2015 42,849,000 -4.78%
2016 41,938,000 -2.13%
2017 42,054,000 +0.28%
2018 40,514,000 -3.66%
2019 39,472,000 -2.57%
2020 38,389,000 -2.74%
2021 37,917,000 -1.23%
2022 35,930,000 -5.24%
2023 35,804,000 -0.35%
2024 35,328,000 -1.33%
2025 34,214,000 -3.15%

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: 2026-02-05 02:40