Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.48
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
51.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
29 years
CHRW Dividend Income Check
Safety
51.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
29 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
CHRW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$2.48
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout51.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout43.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak29 years
3Y CAGR3.3%
5Y CAGR4.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return11.6%
5Y Total Return78.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,88410Y ago$24,16020Y ago$41,306
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.
CHRW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
CHRW Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. distributes 51.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 43.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CHRW has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.3% and 5-year CAGR of 4.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CHRW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 78.8%, with dividends contributing 13.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,160 today.
CHRW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$12.09
Avg/Payment$0.6045
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026Latest | $0.6300 | — | 1.71% | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $0.6300 | — | 1.36% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.6300 | — | 1.39% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.6300 | ↑ +1.6% | 1.58% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 1.97% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 2.59% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 2.41% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.6200 | — | 2.33% | Jan 2, 2025 |
CHRW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
51.3% payout
Streak
29Y
4.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldw… | $17.2B | 1.7% | 51.3% | 29 | Sustainable |
 EXPDExpeditors Internati… | $24.0B | 0.8% | 25.5% | 31 | Sustainable |
1st  UPSUnited Parcel Servic… | $78.2B | 6.9% | 96.9% | 16 | At Risk |
2nd  FDXFedEx Corporation | $66.7B | 2.1% | 31.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport … | $21.6B | 0.8% | 28.6% | 12 | Sustainable |
 ODFLOld Dominion Freight… | $36.4B | 0.6% | 23.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
CHRW Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.89 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2025 | $2.49 | 1.2% | 4 | $4.83 | 51.6% | 1.94x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $2.46 | 0.8% | 4 | $3.86 | 63.7% | 1.57x | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $2.44 | 8.0% | 4 | $2.72 | 89.7% | 1.11x | 2.6% |
| 2022 | $2.26 | 8.7% | 4 | $7.40 | 30.5% | 3.27x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $2.08 | 2.0% | 4 | $6.31 | 33.0% | 3.03x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $2.04 | 1.5% | 4 | $3.72 | 54.8% | 1.82x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $2.01 | 6.9% | 4 | $4.19 | 48.0% | 2.08x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $1.88 | 3.9% | 4 | $4.73 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $1.81 | 4.0% | 4 | $3.57 | 50.7% | 1.97x | 2.0% |
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CHRW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHRW stock.
How much dividend does CHRW pay per share?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CHRW's next ex-dividend date?
CHRW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CHRW typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CHRW's dividend safe?
CHRW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +51.3% and FCF payout ratio of +43.7%. With 29 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CHRW a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 29 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CHRW pay dividends?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CHRW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CHRW five years ago would be worth approximately $17,884 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CHRW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CHRW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.