ODFL Dividend History & Yield
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 (in 175 days) | Mar 17, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 (in 266 days) | Jun 16, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 1, 2027 (in 357 days) | Sep 15, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ODFL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.16 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 39 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ODFL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,035 | $193,459 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,173 | $967,293 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,345 | $1,934,586 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.62%. $10,000 in ODFL would currently pay about $62 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ODFL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | $0.29 | +3.6% |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 | $0.28 | +7.7% |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $0.26 | +30.0% |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.20 | +33.3% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | $0.15 | +50.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | $0.10 | +33.3% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $0.075 | -2.2% |
| Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 18, 2020 | $0.0767 | +35.3% |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Dec 18, 2019 | $0.0567 | +0.0% |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 | $0.0567 | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 | $0.0567 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 | $0.0567 | +30.8% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $0.0433 | +0.0% |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | $0.0433 | +0.0% |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 | $0.0433 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Mar 20, 2018 | $0.0433 | +30.0% |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | $0.0333 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | $0.0333 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 | $0.0333 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 | $0.0333 | — |
ODFL dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Raised 3.6% | $0.28 | $0.29 | 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
ODFL 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 Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates as a less-than-truckload motor carrier in the United States and North America. The company offers regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services, as well as expedited transportation services. It also provides various value-added services, including container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consulting. In addition, the company operates fleet maintenance centers. As of December 31, 2025, it owned and operated 10,184 tractors, 30,824 linehaul trailers, and 14,313 pickup and delivery trailers. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Trucking. First dividend on our records: Mar 2, 2017. 39 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ODFL dividend FAQ
When is ODFL's next ex-dividend date?
ODFL's next ex-dividend date is Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.29 per share, expected on Dec 16, 2026.
How often does ODFL pay dividends?
ODFL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.29 per share with an ex-date of Sep 2, 2026.
What is ODFL's dividend yield?
ODFL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.61%, based on $1.15 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $187.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.16 per share, is 0.62%.
How much does ODFL pay per share?
ODFL pays about $0.29 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.16 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $116.00 a year.
Has ODFL grown or cut its dividend?
ODFL has raised its annual dividend for 8 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 25.1% a year (+4.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ODFL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.62%, you would need about 1,035 shares of ODFL (roughly $193,459 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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