ODFL Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

ODFL has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.13 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.68%
Payout Ratio 23.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 29.36%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.94%
Payout FCF 24.7%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 67.01%
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.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
R 8,120 M 2.00% 5.12%
TFII 9,205 M 1.89% 2.59%
CVLG 706 M 1.19% 2.73%
SNDR 4,739 M 1.56% 1.62%
KNX 9,008 M 1.53% 1.58%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CVLG 706 M 25.25% 99.0%
TFII 9,205 M 17.34% 92.9%
KNX 9,008 M 17.32% 90.2%
R 8,120 M 10.83% 96.9%
JBHT 20,323 M 10.51% 83.0%
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2.00% Yield TFII TFI International
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2.52% Yield JBHT JB Hunt Transport
1.10% Yield
ODFL Dividend History: Last 38 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-04 2026-03-04 2026-03-18 Quarterly 0.29 +3.6% 0.14%
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 2025-12-17 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.2%
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 -50% 0.15%
2024-03-05 2024-03-06 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.52 +30% 0.12%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.1%
2023-09-05 2023-09-06 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.09%
2023-06-06 2023-06-07 2023-06-21 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.13%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.4 +33.3% 0.12%
2022-12-06 2022-12-07 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.1%
2022-09-06 2022-09-07 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.11%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.12%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.3 +50% 0.1%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.06%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.07%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.07%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.2 +33.3% N/A
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-09-01 2020-09-02 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-06-02 2020-06-03 2020-06-17 Quarterly 0.15 -34.8% N/A
2020-03-03 2020-03-04 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.23 +35.3% N/A
2019-12-03 2019-12-04 2019-12-18 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-09-03 2019-09-04 2019-09-18 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-06-04 2019-06-05 2019-06-19 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-03-05 2019-03-06 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.17 +30.8% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-06 2018-12-20 Quarterly 0.13 -66.7% N/A
2018-12-05 0.39 +200% N/A
2018-09-05 2018-09-06 2018-09-20 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-06-05 2018-06-06 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-03-05 2018-03-06 2018-03-20 Quarterly 0.13 +30% N/A
2017-12-05 2017-12-06 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-09-01 2017-09-06 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-06-02 2017-06-06 2017-06-20 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-20 Other 0.1 0% N/A

ODFL Dividend FAQ

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) is a less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier operating across North America. The LTL model consolidates freight from multiple shippers onto a single trailer, optimizing capacity and cost.

What is the Dividend Yield of ODFL?

As of April 2026, ODFL's dividend yield is 0.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.13 USD by the current share price of 198.00.

Does ODFL pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, ODFL paid a dividend of 1.13 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-04 and the payout was 0.29 USD.

How often does ODFL pay dividends?

ODFL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ODFL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-04.

ODFL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ODFL for the next payments are between 0.318 (+9.7%) and 0.342 (+17.9%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.66%.

Will ODFL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.29 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ODFL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ODFL?

ODFL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 29.4% 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 0.94%. If you bought ODFL's shares at 120.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.13 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ODFL?

ODFL Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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 0.68% 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 23.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ODFL?

ODFL's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.01%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in ODFL's Outstanding Shares?

Old Dominion Freight Line's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.17% 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 ODFL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 28, 2024 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
1990 151,648,500 0%
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 0%
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 0%
2007 251,671,600 0%
2008 251,671,600 0%
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 0%
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 209,891,000 -3.05%
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: 2026-04-05 02:16 UTC