R Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

R has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 3.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.05%
Payout Ratio 36.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.83%
Consistency Lifetime 96.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.69%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 46
Dividend Rating 72.90%

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: 36.9%
Total Return 5y: 252.2%

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
LSTR 5,109 M 2.47% 2.92%
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%
JBHT 19,165 M 10.5% 83.0%
SNDR 4,834 M 7.93% 85.2%
ARCB 1,863 M 10.7% 74.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Cargo Ground Transportation

TFII
TFI International
 2.04% Yield
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport
 1.16% Yield

R 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
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.54%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.91 12.3% 0.51%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.52%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.49%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.5%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.81 14.1% 0.59%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.57%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.65%
2023-11-17 2023-11-20 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.68%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.71 14.5% 0.74%
2023-05-19 2023-05-22 2023-06-16 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.77%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.63%
2022-11-18 2022-11-21 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.69%
2022-08-19 2022-08-22 2022-09-16 Quarterly 0.62 6.9% 0.76%
2022-05-20 2022-05-23 2022-06-17 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.72%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.72%
2021-11-19 2021-11-22 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.7%
2021-08-20 2021-08-23 2021-09-17 Quarterly 0.58 3.6% 0.79%
2021-05-21 2021-05-24 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.69%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.86%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 2020-09-18 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.56 3.7% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-21 Unknown 0.54 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.54 3.8% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-16 Quarterly 0.52 13% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% N/A
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.44 7.3% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-23 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2015-08-20 2015-08-24 2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.41 10.8% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2015-02-19 2015-02-23 2015-03-20 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% N/A
2014-05-15 2014-05-19 2014-06-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-21 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2013-08-15 2013-08-19 2013-09-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A

R Dividend FAQ

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) is a global logistics and transportation provider organized into three operating segments: Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS) and Supply Chain Solutions (SCS). FMS focuses on full-service vehicle leasing, rental, maintenance, fuel management and the resale of used trucks. DTS delivers end-to-end transportation services-including vehicles, drivers, routing, compliance and risk management-on a turnkey basis. SCS coordinates warehousing, inbound/outbound freight, import-export, just-in-time replenishment, e-commerce fulfillment and value-added services such as light assembly and contract packaging.

What is the Dividend Yield of R?

As of February 2026, R`s dividend yield is 2.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.44 USD by the current share price of 213.03.

Does R pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, R paid a dividend of 3.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 0.91 USD.

How often does R pay dividends?

R pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, R has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

R dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for R for the next 4 payments are between 0.73 (-19.8%) and 0.802 (-11.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will R pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.91 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ryder System (R) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for R?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ryder System (R) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of R?

R's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.8% per year.
Strong growth: R's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of R?

R's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.69%. If you bought R's shares at 60.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.69% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of R?

R Payout Consistency is 96.9%. 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: Ryder System has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does R have a good Dividend Yield?

R`s 2.05% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of R?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of R is 36.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of R?

R`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

R Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in R's Outstanding Shares?

Ryder System's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.28% 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 R ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 2, 1986 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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
1985 72,083,300
1986 75,714,300 +5.04%
1987 81,076,900 +7.08%
1988 81,323,500 +0.3%
1989 89,090,900 +9.55%
1990 73,428,600 -17.58%
1991 72,903,200 -0.72%
1992 74,489,800 +2.18%
1993 77,222,200 +3.67%
1994 78,333,300 +1.44%
1995 78,461,500 +0.16%
1996 78,372,100 -0.11%
1997 74,600,000 -4.81%
1998 71,290,300 -4.44%
1999 60,072,700 -15.74%
2000 58,842,900 -2.05%
2001 60,189,300 +2.29%
2002 61,784,400 +2.65%
2003 64,890,700 +5.03%
2004 63,829,200 -1.64%
2005 61,002,600 -4.43%
2006 60,304,700 -1.14%
2007 57,816,500 -4.13%
2008 56,552,000 -2.19%
2009 55,339,000 -2.14%
2010 51,174,800 -7.52%
2011 51,143,900 -0.06%
2012 51,371,700 +0.45%
2013 53,335,400 +3.82%
2014 53,039,700 -0.55%
2015 53,490,600 +0.85%
2016 53,463,100 -0.05%
2017 53,096,600 -0.69%
2018 53,116,500 +0.04%
2019 53,278,300 +0.3%
2020 53,732,000 +0.85%
2021 54,000,000 +0.5%
2022 49,300,000 -8.7%
2023 45,400,000 -7.91%
2024 43,400,000 -4.41%
2025 41,600,000 -4.15%

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: 2026-02-04 02:38