Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.59
Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
LSTR Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
LSTR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$3.59
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout51.0%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR5.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return53.9%
5Y Total Return44.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,45310Y ago$34,73720Y ago$53,308
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.
LSTR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
LSTR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Landstar System, Inc. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 51.0%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LSTR has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 5.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LSTR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 2.6% buyback yield, 4.3% 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 44.5%, with dividends contributing 10.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,737 today.
LSTR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$13.60
Avg/Payment$0.6800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 1.98% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.4000 | ↓ -80.0% | 2.44% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $2.0000 | ↑ +400.0% | 2.15% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.85% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.66% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↑ +11.1% | 2.49% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.3600 | ↓ -82.0% | 2.10% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $2.0000 | ↑ +455.6% | 1.81% | Jan 21, 2025 |
LSTR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
11Y
5.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd LSTRLandstar System, Inc… | $7.0B | 1.7% | 1.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldw… | $21.9B | 1.3% | 51.3% | 29 | Sustainable |
 HUBGHub Group, Inc. | $2.7B | 1.1% | 29.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ODFLOld Dominion Freight… | $46.1B | 0.5% | 23.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
 ARCBArcBest Corporation | $3.2B | 0.3% | 18.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  TFIITFI International In… | $11.9B | 1.7% | 48.7% | 10 | Sustainable |
LSTR Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.80 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $3.56 | 5.3% | 5 | $3.31 | 107.6% | 0.93x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $3.38 | 3.7% | 5 | $5.51 | 61.3% | 1.63x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $3.26 | 5.2% | 5 | $7.36 | 44.3% | 2.26x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $3.10 | 6.2% | 5 | $11.76 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $2.92 | 4.7% | 5 | $9.98 | 29.3% | 3.42x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $2.79 | 298.6% | 5 | $4.98 | 56.0% | 1.78x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $0.70 | -67.1% | 4 | $5.72 | 12.2% | 8.17x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $2.13 | 460.5% | 5 | $6.18 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.38 | 11.8% | 4 | $4.21 | 9.0% | 11.08x | 0.3% |
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LSTR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LSTR stock.
How much dividend does LSTR pay per share?
Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.59 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is LSTR's next ex-dividend date?
LSTR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LSTR typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is LSTR's dividend safe?
LSTR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +51.0%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LSTR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Landstar System, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does LSTR pay dividends?
Landstar System, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.59 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LSTR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LSTR five years ago would be worth approximately $14,453 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LSTR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LSTR'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.