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ODFL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

ODFL has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 1.38 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.06%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.38
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 36.22%
Overall Dividend Rating 68.06%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.37%
Payout Ratio 22.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.36%

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.
Total Return 12m: -38.6% (S&P 500: 13.6%)
Total Return 5y: 30% (S&P 500: 99.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
R 6,757 M 2.07% 7.0%
LSTR 4,469 M 2.85% 3.03%
TFII 7,387 M 2.16% 3.75%
SNDR 3,813 M 2.26% 2.34%
MRTN 823 M 2.50% 1.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ODFL 28,322 M 36.2% 97.2%
TFII 7,387 M 20.0% 92.6%
KNX 7,123 M 18.9% 92.3%
JBHT 16,042 M 12.3% 82.8%
R 6,757 M 7.93% 96.8%

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TFII
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R
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JBHT
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ODFL Dividend History: Last 37 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 2025-12-17 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2025-09-03 2025-09-03 2025-09-17 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.19%
2025-06-04 2025-06-04 2025-06-18 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.17%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.28 7.7% 0.16%
2024-12-04 2024-12-04 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.12%
2024-09-04 2024-09-04 2024-09-18 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.13%
2024-06-05 2024-06-05 2024-06-19 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.15%
2024-03-05 2024-03-06 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.26 30% 0.06%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.05%
2023-09-05 2023-09-06 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.05%
2023-06-06 2023-06-07 2023-06-21 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.07%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% 0.06%
2022-12-06 2022-12-07 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.05%
2022-09-06 2022-09-07 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.05%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.06%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.15 50% 0.05%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.03%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.03%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.04%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.1 33.3% 0.05%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-16 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.04%
2020-09-01 2020-09-02 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2020-06-02 2020-06-03 2020-06-17 Quarterly 0.075 -2.2% N/A
2020-03-03 2020-03-04 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.0767 35.3% N/A
2019-12-03 2019-12-04 2019-12-18 Quarterly 0.0567 0% N/A
2019-09-03 2019-09-04 2019-09-18 Quarterly 0.0567 0% N/A
2019-06-04 2019-06-05 2019-06-19 Quarterly 0.0567 0% N/A
2019-03-05 2019-03-06 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.0567 30.8% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-06 2018-12-20 Quarterly 0.0433 -66.7% N/A
2018-12-05 0.13 200% N/A
2018-09-05 2018-09-06 2018-09-20 Quarterly 0.0433 0% N/A
2018-06-05 2018-06-06 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.0433 0% N/A
2018-03-05 2018-03-06 2018-03-20 Quarterly 0.0433 30% N/A
2017-12-05 2017-12-06 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.0333 0% N/A
2017-09-01 2017-09-06 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.0333 0% N/A
2017-06-02 2017-06-06 2017-06-20 Quarterly 0.0333 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-20 Other 0.0333 0% N/A

ODFL Dividend FAQ

Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ: ODFL) is a U.S.-based less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier that offers regional, inter-regional, national, and expedited LTL services, supplemented by value-added offerings such as container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply-chain consulting. The firm also runs its own service and fleet-maintenance centers. As of 31 December 2024, ODFL’s asset base comprised 11,284 tractors, 31,451 linehaul trailers, and 15,263 pickup-and-delivery trailers. Founded in 1934, the company is headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina.

What is the Dividend Yield of ODFL?

As of November 2025, ODFL`s dividend yield is 1.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.38 USD by the current share price of 130.66.

Does ODFL pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, ODFL paid a dividend of 1.38 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-03 and the payout was 0.28 USD.

How often does ODFL pay dividends?

ODFL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ODFL has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-03.

Will ODFL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.28 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is 2025-12-03.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ODFL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is 2025-12-03.

What is the Dividend Growth of ODFL?

ODFL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 36.2% per year.
Strong growth: ODFL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ODFL?

ODFL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.37%. If you bought ODFL's shares at 100.51 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.38 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.37% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ODFL?

ODFL Payout Consistency is 97.2%. 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.
Very consistent: Old Dominion Freight Line has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ODFL have a good Dividend Yield?

ODFL`s 1.06% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ODFL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ODFL is 22.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ODFL?

ODFL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ODFL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ODFL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Old Dominion Freight Line`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.94% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Old Dominion Freight Line ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2024-03-28 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
1990 151,648,500
1991 147,187,100 -2.94%
1992 190,781,600 +29.62%
1993 184,820,500 -3.12%
1994 189,558,800 +2.56%
1995 186,109,900 -1.82%
1996 189,242,800 +1.68%
1997 189,042,100 -0.11%
1998 189,078,500 +0.02%
1999 189,376,900 +0.16%
2000 189,376,900
2001 189,383,600 +0%
2002 243,363,100 +28.5%
2003 243,901,400 +0.22%
2004 251,558,000 +3.14%
2005 251,671,600 +0.05%
2006 251,671,600
2007 251,671,600
2008 251,671,600
2009 251,673,800 +0%
2010 253,152,000 +0.59%
2011 258,493,500 +2.11%
2012 258,495,000 +0%
2013 258,495,000
2014 258,462,000 -0.01%
2015 253,755,000 -1.82%
2016 123,675,000 -51.26%
2017 247,128,000 +99.82%
2018 122,380,500 -50.48%
2019 119,799,000 -2.11%
2020 117,887,000 -1.6%
2021 115,681,000 -1.87%
2022 222,184,000 +92.07%
2023 219,324,000 -1.29%
2024 216,485,000 -1.29%
2025 210,898,000 -2.58%

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 in the last 12m (TTM).
  • 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.

Last update: 2025-11-17 02:02