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ODFL Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

ODFL has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.70%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.12
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.59%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.69%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.17%
Payout Ratio 22.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 21.26%

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: -20.9% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 67.2% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
R 7,021 M 1.81% 6.47%
TFII 7,314 M 2.21% 4.57%
LSTR 4,814 M 2.40% 2.95%
CVLG 499 M 1.21% 3.75%
WERN 1,743 M 1.82% 1.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TFII 7,314 M 20.0% 92.6%
KNX 7,435 M 18.9% 92.3%
JBHT 18,238 M 12.3% 82.9%
R 7,021 M 7.93% 94.9%
ARCB 1,577 M 10.7% 75.3%

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TFII
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 2.21% Yield
KNX
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 1.35% Yield
R
Ryder System
 1.81% Yield
LSTR
Landstar System
 2.40% Yield

ODFL Dividend History: Last 37 Payments (USD) as of December 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% 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% 0.09%
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 (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 December 2025, ODFL`s dividend yield is 0.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.12 USD by the current share price of 159.49.

Does ODFL pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, ODFL paid a dividend of 1.12 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 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-03.

ODFL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ODFL for the next 4 payments are between 0.361 (+28.9%) and 0.392 (+40.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

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 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 17.6% 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 1.17%. If you bought ODFL's shares at 95.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.17% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ODFL?

ODFL Payout Consistency is 94.1%. 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 0.70% 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 53.69%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-12-13 02:43