JBHT Dividend History & Yield
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 (in 58 days) | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.45 | $45.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 (in 149 days) | Feb 19, 2027 | $0.45 | $45.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 (in 240 days) | May 21, 2027 | $0.45 | $45.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 (in 331 days) | Aug 20, 2027 | $0.45 | $45.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JBHT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.80 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much JBHT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 667 | $183,187 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,334 | $915,933 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,667 | $1,831,867 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.66%. $10,000 in JBHT would currently pay about $66 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JBHT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | $0.45 | +2.3% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | $0.44 | +2.3% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | $0.43 | +2.4% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | $0.42 | +5.0% |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | $0.40 | +33.3% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | $0.30 | +7.1% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 | $0.28 | +3.7% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
JBHT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Raised 2.3% | $0.44 | $0.45 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
JBHT scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provides surface transportation, delivery, and logistic services in the United States. It operates through five segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services, and Truckload. The JBI segment offers intermodal freight solutions. It operates 124,838 pieces of company-owned trailing equipment; owns and maintains its chassis fleet of 104,474 units; and manages a fleet of 5,880 company-owned tractors, 308 independent contractor trucks, and 8,704 company drivers. The DCS segment designs, develops, and executes supply chain solutions that support various transportation networks.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Integrated Freight & Logistics. First dividend on our records: Feb 3, 1987. 145 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
JBHT dividend FAQ
When is JBHT's next ex-dividend date?
JBHT's next ex-dividend date is Nov 6, 2026 (in 58 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.45 per share, expected on Nov 20, 2026.
How often does JBHT pay dividends?
JBHT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.45 per share with an ex-date of Aug 7, 2026.
What is JBHT's dividend yield?
JBHT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.65%, based on $1.79 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $274.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.80 per share, is 0.66%.
How much does JBHT pay per share?
JBHT pays about $0.45 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $180.00 a year.
Has JBHT grown or cut its dividend?
JBHT has raised its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.3% a year (+2.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of JBHT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.66%, you would need about 667 shares of JBHT (roughly $183,187 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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