Forward Air Corporation Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Forward Air Corporation (FWRD), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 1.53% and a payout ratio of 14.94%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

20 years
Metric (FY)20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620051998
Dividends per share (FY)$0.96$0.96$0.84$0.75$0.72$0.63$0.60$0.51$0.48$0.48$0.40$0.34$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.24$7.25
Dividend yield (FY) %1.53%0.92%0.70%0.98%1.04%1.16%1.04%1.08%1.12%0.96%0.92%0.98%0.88%0.99%1.12%1.61%0.84%0.97%0.66%38.64%
Payout ratio (FY) %14.94%13.39%21.70%87.93%23.53%20.02%20.67%56.12%26.67%24.19%22.29%18.89%17.36%25.35%81.53%19.01%18.49%17.77%17.07%439.39%

Dividend Payout History

77 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2023-12-07November 21, 232023-11-22$0.24
2023-09-07August 16, 232023-08-17$0.24
2023-06-13May 24, 232023-05-25$0.24
2023-03-17March 01, 232023-03-02$0.24
2022-12-08November 22, 222022-11-23$0.24
2022-09-08August 17, 222022-08-18$0.24
2022-06-14May 25, 222022-05-26$0.24
2022-03-18March 02, 222022-03-03$0.24
2021-12-09November 23, 212021-11-24$0.21
2021-09-09August 19, 212021-08-20$0.21
2021-06-14May 26, 212021-05-27$0.21
2021-03-19March 03, 212021-03-04$0.21
2020-12-10November 24, 202020-11-25$0.21
2020-09-09August 19, 202020-08-20$0.18
2020-06-10May 21, 202020-05-25$0.18
2020-03-20March 04, 202020-03-05$0.18
2019-12-06November 20, 192019-11-21$0.18
2019-09-06August 21, 192019-08-22$0.18
2019-06-07May 23, 192019-05-24$0.18
2019-03-22March 06, 192019-03-07$0.18
2018-12-07November 21, 182018-11-23$0.18
2018-09-07August 22, 182018-08-23$0.15
2018-06-08May 24, 182018-05-25$0.15
2018-03-23March 07, 182018-03-08$0.15
2017-12-08November 21, 172017-11-23$0.15
2017-09-08August 23, 172017-08-25$0.15
2017-06-09May 23, 172017-05-25$0.15
2017-03-24March 07, 172017-03-09$0.15
2016-12-09November 21, 162016-11-23$0.15
2016-09-06August 18, 162016-08-22$0.12
2016-06-13May 26, 162016-05-31$0.12
2016-03-28March 08, 162016-03-10$0.12
2015-12-08November 19, 152015-11-23$0.12
2015-09-08August 20, 152015-08-24$0.12
2015-06-12May 22, 152015-05-27$0.12
2015-03-27March 10, 152015-03-12$0.12
2014-12-08November 19, 142014-11-21$0.12
2014-09-05August 19, 142014-08-21$0.12
2014-06-06May 21, 142014-05-23$0.12
2014-03-24March 06, 142014-03-10$0.12
2013-12-09November 20, 132013-11-23$0.10
2013-09-07August 21, 132013-08-23$0.10
2013-06-06May 21, 132013-05-23$0.10
2013-03-22March 06, 132013-03-08$0.10
2012-12-10November 20, 122012-11-25$0.10
2012-09-07August 21, 122012-08-23$0.10
2012-06-07May 21, 122012-05-23$0.07
2012-03-23March 06, 122012-03-08$0.07
2011-12-11November 22, 112011-11-26$0.07
2011-09-08August 22, 112011-08-24$0.07
2011-06-06May 19, 112011-05-23$0.07
2011-03-28March 09, 112011-03-13$0.07
2010-12-06November 18, 102010-11-22$0.07
2010-09-09August 23, 102010-08-25$0.07
2010-06-09May 24, 102010-05-26$0.07
2010-03-25March 08, 102010-03-10$0.07
2009-12-07November 18, 092009-11-22$0.07
2009-09-11August 25, 092009-08-27$0.07
2009-06-08May 20, 092009-05-25$0.07
2009-03-26March 09, 092009-03-11$0.07
2008-12-08November 19, 082008-11-23$0.07
2008-09-08August 20, 082008-08-24$0.07
2008-06-06May 21, 082008-05-23$0.07
2008-03-26March 10, 082008-03-12$0.07
2007-12-14November 28, 072007-11-30$0.07
2007-09-14August 28, 072007-08-30$0.07
2007-06-08May 23, 072007-05-25$0.07
2007-03-30March 13, 072007-03-15$0.07
2006-12-08November 21, 062006-11-24$0.07
2006-09-08August 23, 062006-08-25$0.07
2006-06-09May 24, 062006-05-26$0.07
2006-03-31March 15, 062006-03-17$0.07
2006-01-03November 30, 052005-12-02$0.06
2005-09-02August 17, 052005-08-19$0.06
2005-06-03May 18, 052005-05-20$0.06
2005-04-18March 31, 052005-04-04$0.06
N/ASeptember 24, 98N/A$7.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forward Air Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Forward Air Corporation 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 Forward Air Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Forward Air Corporation, 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 Forward Air Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Forward Air Corporation'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 Forward Air Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Forward Air Corporation'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 Forward Air Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Forward Air Corporation 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.