Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.48
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
18.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
ARCB Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is rising.
ARCB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$0.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout6.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.8%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return108.9%
5Y Total Return43.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,32910Y ago$73,57120Y ago$29,586
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ARCB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
ARCB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ArcBest Corporation distributes 18.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 6.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ARCB has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ARCB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 2.8% buyback yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 43.3%, with dividends contributing 2.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $73,571 today.
ARCB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.28
Avg/Payment$0.1140
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 38.15% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 45.26% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 75.05% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 67.69% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 77.77% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 51.06% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 42.53% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 45.27% | Aug 27, 2024 |
ARCB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
18.3% payout
Streak
4Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#3 of 4
ODFL
TFII
CHRWARCB Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.62 | 18.3% | 5.46x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.30 | 6.6% | 15.21x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $7.93 | 6.1% | 16.52x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $0.44 | 37.5% | 4 | $11.69 | 3.8% | 26.57x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.98 | 4.0% | 24.94x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.69 | 11.9% | 8.41x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.51 | 21.2% | 4.72x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.52 | 12.7% | 7.88x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.25 | 14.2% | 7.03x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonARCB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARCB stock.
How much dividend does ARCB pay per share?
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ARCB's next ex-dividend date?
ARCB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ARCB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ARCB's dividend safe?
ARCB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.3% and FCF payout ratio of +6.3%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ARCB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, ArcBest Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ARCB pay dividends?
ArcBest Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ARCB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ARCB five years ago would be worth approximately $14,329 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ARCB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ARCB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.