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KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's most recent quarterly dividend was on Mar 2, 2023 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.14 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.5 per share, the stock yields 0.9%. The latest dividend has increased by $0.02, or 17% from the prior payment.

Key dates

  • KNX last dividend date: Mar 2, 2023
  • KNX next dividend date: Jun 8, 2023
KNX dividend stats
DPS
$0.5
Dividend yield
0.88%
Payout ratio
12.1%
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
1.55%
Payout ratio
27.9%

Dividend yield

What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings current dividend yield

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's dividend yield of 0.9% is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.55%, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's dividend yield is 42% lower. The historical 5-year average of KNX's dividend yield is 0.8%, which is lower than the current one.

Dividend history

What is KNX dividend payout history and dates

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has been paying dividends since 2017. KNX has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 19% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone up by 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 2%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Mar 2, 2023 Mar 27, 2023 Feb 3, 2023 $0.14 normal
Dec 2, 2022 Dec 27, 2022 Nov 3, 2022 $0.12 normal
Sep 1, 2022 Sep 26, 2022 Jul 28, 2022 $0.12 normal
Jun 9, 2022 Jun 27, 2022 Apr 19, 2022 $0.12 normal
Mar 3, 2022 Mar 28, 2022 Feb 4, 2022 $0.12 normal
Dec 2, 2021 Dec 27, 2021 Nov 4, 2021 $0.1 normal
Sep 2, 2021 Sep 27, 2021 Jul 30, 2021 $0.1 normal
Jun 3, 2021 Jun 28, 2021 Apr 19, 2021 $0.1 normal
Mar 4, 2021 Mar 26, 2021 Feb 5, 2021 $0.08 normal
Dec 3, 2020 Dec 28, 2020 Nov 9, 2020 $0.08 normal
Sep 3, 2020 Sep 25, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 $0.08 normal
Jun 4, 2020 Jun 26, 2020 May 7, 2020 $0.08 normal
Mar 2, 2020 Mar 27, 2020 Feb 7, 2020 $0.08 normal
Dec 2, 2019 Dec 27, 2019 Nov 7, 2019 $0.06 normal
Aug 30, 2019 Sep 27, 2019 Aug 1, 2019 $0.06 normal
May 31, 2019 Jun 27, 2019 May 9, 2019 $0.06 normal
Mar 1, 2019 Mar 27, 2019 Jan 31, 2019 $0.06 normal
Nov 30, 2018 Dec 27, 2018 Nov 9, 2018 $0.06 normal
Aug 30, 2018 Sep 27, 2018 Aug 2, 2018 $0.06 normal
May 31, 2018 Jun 27, 2018 May 10, 2018 $0.06 normal
Feb 28, 2018 Mar 27, 2018 Feb 1, 2018 $0.06 normal
Nov 30, 2017 Dec 27, 2017 Nov 8, 2017 $0.06 normal

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings dividend payout ratio

What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's payout ratio of 12.1% is above the industry average but below the Industrials sector average. If we compare it with its Industrials sector average of 27.9%, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's payout ratio is 57% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

KNX dividend vs peer dividends

How does KNX dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
WERN Werner Enterprises Inc 1.18% $0.52 14.9%
MRTN Marten Transport Ltd 1.1% $0.24 18.5%
KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc 0.88% $0.5 12.1%
HTLD Heartland Express Inc 0.5% $0.08 4.9%

Frequently asked questions

Does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings pay a dividend?

Yes, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. KNX has been paying dividends since 2017.

When is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's next dividend?

KNX's next dividend is scheduled on Jun 8, 2023 (ex-date).

When was KNX's last dividend?

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 2, 2023. The dividend amount was $0.14 per share.

How much dividend does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings pay (per share)?

KNX has paid dividend of $0.5 per share in the last year.

What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings is 0.9%.

How often does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings pay dividends?

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's dividend payout ratio?

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's dividend payout ratio is 12.1%.

Does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings pay a good dividend?

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's dividend yield is lower than the Industrials sector average.