Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.72
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
1.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
KNX Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
KNX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$0.72
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR14.5%
5Y CAGR17.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.1%
1Y Total Return61.1%
5Y Total Return37.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,75410Y ago$26,03420Y ago$33,525
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.
KNX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
KNX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. distributes 1.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KNX has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.5% and 5-year CAGR of 17.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KNX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 1.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 37.5%, with dividends contributing 5.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,034 today.
KNX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.90
Avg/Payment$0.1450
Latest Change+11.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | ↑ +11.1% | 1.30% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.40% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.62% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.53% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.40% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.15% | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.24% | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.21% | Jun 24, 2024 |
KNX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.8% payout
Streak
8Y
17.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.1%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNXKnight-Swift Transpo… | $10.4B | 1.1% | 1.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
1st  WERNWerner Enterprises, … | $2.2B | 1.5% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 HTLDHeartland Express, I… | $1.0B | 0.6% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd  MRTNMarten Transport, Lt… | $1.2B | 1.2% | 84.1% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  SNDRSchneider National, … | $5.4B | 1.2% | 64.7% | 4 | Watch |
 ODFLOld Dominion Freight… | $41.8B | 0.6% | 23.0% | 10 | Sustainable |
 ARCBArcBest Corporation | $2.7B | 0.4% | 18.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
KNX Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.72 | 12.5% | 4 | $0.41 | 175.6% | 0.57x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.64 | 14.3% | 4 | $0.73 | 87.7% | 1.14x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 16.7% | 4 | $1.34 | 41.8% | 2.39x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 26.3% | 4 | $4.73 | 10.1% | 9.85x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $0.38 | 18.8% | 4 | $4.45 | 8.5% | 11.71x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | 33.3% | 4 | $2.40 | 13.3% | 7.50x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.80 | 13.3% | 7.50x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | -22.6% | 4 | $2.36 | 10.2% | 9.83x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.31 | -7.0% | 4 | $4.34 | 7.1% | 14.00x | 0.8% |
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Start ComparisonKNX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KNX stock.
How much dividend does KNX pay per share?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KNX's next ex-dividend date?
KNX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KNX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KNX's dividend safe?
KNX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.8% and FCF payout ratio of +8.8%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KNX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KNX pay dividends?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KNX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KNX five years ago would be worth approximately $13,754 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KNX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KNX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.