LSTR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

LSTR has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.52%
Payout Ratio 74.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.17%
Consistency Lifetime 87.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.53%
Payout FCF 52.7%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 64.07%
Ex-Dividend in 1 days: Buy before May 19, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
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%
TFII 11,732 M 1.89% 2.16%
SNDR 5,533 M 1.56% 2.03%
CVLG 859 M 1.19% 2.48%
KNX 11,054 M 1.53% 1.60%
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 JBHT JB Hunt Transport
1.28% Yield
LSTR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 2026-06-09 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2026-02-18 2026-02-18 2026-03-11 Quarterly 0.4 -80% 0.28%
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% N/A
2021-02-11 2021-02-15 2021-03-12 Quarterly 0.21 -89.5% N/A
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

LSTR Dividend FAQ

Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) is a Jacksonville-based provider of integrated transportation management solutions operating primarily in North America. The company functions through two distinct segments: Transportation Logistics, which manages a diverse array of freight services including truckload, intermodal, air, and ocean cargo, and an Insurance segment focused on risk management and reinsurance for independent contractors.

What is the Dividend Yield of LSTR?

As of May 2026, LSTR's dividend yield is 2.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.00 USD by the current share price of 176.04.

Does LSTR pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, LSTR paid a dividend of 4.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-19 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 2026-05-19.

LSTR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LSTR for the next payments are between 0.497 (+24.3%) and 0.626 (+56.5%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.29%.

Will LSTR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Landstar System (LSTR) is 2026-05-19.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LSTR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Landstar System (LSTR) is 2026-05-19.

What is the Dividend Growth of LSTR?

LSTR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.2% 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 2.53%. If you bought LSTR's shares at 158.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.53% 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 2.52% 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 74.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of LSTR?

LSTR's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in LSTR's Outstanding Shares?

Landstar System's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.24% 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 0%
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%
2026 34,022,000 -0.56%

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: 2026-05-12 02:38 UTC