LSTR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

LSTR has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 3.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.38%
Payout Ratio 70.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.3%
Consistency Lifetime 91.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.4%
Payout FCF 69.9%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 66.2%
Chowder Number yield + growth 13.7% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +25.3% avg 1.9% vs now 2.38%
Debt / EBITDA leverage -0.6x healthy
Income per 10k invested 238 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly LSTR annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Landstar System distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year LSTR year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Landstar System's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History LSTR dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Landstar System's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

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Top 10 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
R NYSE
Ryder System		 9,127 M 1.77% 4.95%
LSTR NASDAQ
Landstar System		 5,780 M 2.38% 2.43%
TFII NYSE
TFI International		 10,287 M 1.73% 1.87%
SNDR NYSE
Schneider National		 5,667 M 1.32% 1.80%
KNX NYSE
Knight Transportation		 10,853 M 1.24% 1.56%
CVLG NYSE
Covenant Logistics		 871 M 0.94% 2.01%
JBHT NASDAQ
JB Hunt Transport		 22,035 M 0.82% 1.07%
ODFL NASDAQ
Old Dominion Freight Line		 36,362 M 0.61% 0.79%
ARCB NASDAQ
ArcBest		 2,944 M 0.48% 0.62%
NMM NYSE
Navios Maritime Unit		 2,711 M 0.34% 0.73%
Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ODFL NASDAQ
Old Dominion Freight Line		 36,362 M 20.55% 91.7%
TFII NYSE
TFI International		 10,287 M 15.79% 100.0%
CVLG NYSE
Covenant Logistics		 871 M 16.52% 99.0%
KNX NYSE
Knight Transportation		 10,853 M 13.97% 100.0%
R NYSE
Ryder System		 9,127 M 12.96% 100.0%
LSTR NASDAQ
Landstar System		 5,780 M 11.34% 91.7%
SNDR NYSE
Schneider National		 5,667 M 5.42% 99.2%
JBHT NASDAQ
JB Hunt Transport		 22,035 M 3.41% 91.7%
ARCB NASDAQ
ArcBest		 2,944 M 2.05% 90.0%
NMM NYSE
Navios Maritime Unit		 2,711 M 1.08% 97.5%

LSTR Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data

Jan 1.19% 100
Feb 0.20% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.15% 80
Jun 0.06% 20
Jul - -
Aug 0.22% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.21% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 25 Payments (USD) as of September 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-08-18 2026-08-18 2026-09-09 Quarterly 0.44 +10% 0.23%
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 2026-06-09 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.23%
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% 0.33%
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%

LSTR Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of LSTR?

As of September 2026, LSTR's dividend yield is 2.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.64 USD by the current share price of 163.77.

Does LSTR pay a dividend?

As of September 2026, LSTR paid a dividend of 3.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-18 and the payout was 0.44 USD.

How often does LSTR pay dividends?

LSTR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LSTR has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-18.

LSTR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LSTR for the next payments are between 0.435 (-1.1%) and 0.46 (+4.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.08%.

Will LSTR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.44 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Landstar System (LSTR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LSTR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of LSTR?

LSTR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.3% 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 2.43%. If you bought LSTR's shares at 149.76 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.43% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LSTR?

LSTR Payout Consistency is 91.7%. 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: Landstar System has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LSTR have a good Dividend Yield?

LSTR's 2.38% 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 70.9%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of LSTR?

LSTR's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.19%. 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 2.29% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -98.7%). 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 33,935,000 -0.82%

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: 2026-09-14 02:06 UTC