Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

9 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividends per share (FY)$1.12$1.30$1.60$1.20$0.80$0.68$0.68$0.52$0.40
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A0.59%0.39%0.42%0.22%0.31%0.36%0.42%0.30%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A18.85%14.13%9.77%8.93%10.56%8.86%7.03%7.10%

Dividend Payout History

36 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-17December 03, 252025-12-03$0.28
2025-09-17September 03, 252025-09-03$0.28
2025-06-18June 04, 252025-06-04$0.28
2025-03-19March 05, 252025-03-05$0.28
2024-12-18December 04, 242024-12-04$0.26
2024-09-18September 04, 242024-09-04$0.26
2024-06-19June 05, 242024-06-05$0.26
2024-03-20March 05, 242024-03-06$0.52
2023-12-20December 05, 232023-12-06$0.40
2023-09-20September 05, 232023-09-06$0.40
2023-06-21June 06, 232023-06-07$0.40
2023-03-15February 28, 232023-03-01$0.40
2022-12-21December 06, 222022-12-07$0.30
2022-09-21September 06, 222022-09-07$0.30
2022-06-15May 31, 222022-06-01$0.30
2022-03-16March 01, 222022-03-02$0.30
2021-12-15November 30, 212021-12-01$0.20
2021-09-15August 31, 212021-09-01$0.20
2021-06-16June 01, 212021-06-02$0.20
2021-03-17March 02, 212021-03-03$0.20
2020-12-16December 01, 202020-12-02$0.15
2020-09-16September 01, 202020-09-02$0.15
2020-06-17June 02, 202020-06-03$0.15
2020-03-18March 03, 202020-03-04$0.23
2019-12-18December 03, 192019-12-04$0.17
2019-09-18September 03, 192019-09-04$0.17
2019-06-19June 04, 192019-06-05$0.17
2019-03-20March 05, 192019-03-06$0.17
2018-12-20December 06, 182018-12-06$0.13
2018-09-20September 05, 182018-09-06$0.13
2018-06-20June 05, 182018-06-06$0.13
2018-03-20March 05, 182018-03-06$0.13
2017-12-20December 05, 172017-12-06$0.10
2017-09-20September 01, 172017-09-06$0.10
2017-06-20June 02, 172017-06-06$0.10
2017-03-20March 02, 172017-03-06$0.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.