Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.47
Ryder System, Inc. (R) Dividend History
Income profile from 1980 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
29.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
21 years
R Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
21 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.6% and trend is rising.
R Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$3.47
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak21 years
3Y CAGR12.7%
5Y CAGR9.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.3%
1Y Total Return76.3%
5Y Total Return287.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$38,71910Y ago$43,45720Y ago$55,672
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.
R Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (47 years of payments)
R Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ryder System, Inc. distributes 29.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
R has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.7% and 5-year CAGR of 9.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, R returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 5.0% buyback yield, 6.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 287.2%, with dividends contributing 20.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,457 today.
R Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.52
Avg/Payment$0.7260
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.9100 | — | 1.57% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.9100 | — | 1.64% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.9100 | — | 2.09% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.9100 | ↑ +12.3% | 1.87% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.8100 | — | 2.07% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.8100 | — | 1.84% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | 1.89% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.8100 | ↑ +14.1% | 2.13% | Sep 20, 2024 |
R Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
29.1% payout
Streak
21Y
9.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.3%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRyder System, Inc. | $10.4B | 1.3% | 29.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
1st  GATXGATX Corporation | $6.3B | 1.4% | 26.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  ALAir Lease Corporatio… | $7.3B | 1.3% | 9.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
 URIUnited Rentals, Inc. | $67.5B | 0.7% | 18.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldw… | $21.9B | 1.3% | 51.3% | 29 | Sustainable |
 ODFLOld Dominion Freight… | $46.1B | 0.5% | 23.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
2nd  WERNWerner Enterprises, … | $2.4B | 1.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
R Annual Dividend History (1980–2026)
47 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.82 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2025 | $3.44 | 13.2% | 4 | $11.99 | 28.7% | 3.49x | 5.6% |
| 2024 | $3.04 | 14.3% | 4 | $11.06 | 27.5% | 3.64x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $2.66 | 10.8% | 4 | $8.69 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 4.3% |
| 2022 | $2.40 | 5.3% | 4 | $16.94 | 14.2% | 7.06x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $2.28 | 1.8% | 4 | $9.65 | 23.6% | 4.23x | 3.7% |
| 2020 | $2.24 | 1.8% | 4 | $-2.34 | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $2.20 | 3.8% | 4 | $-0.45 | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2018 | $2.12 | 17.8% | 4 | $5.19 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $1.80 | 5.9% | 4 | $13.53 | 13.3% | 7.52x | 2.9% |
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R — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying R stock.
How much dividend does R pay per share?
Ryder System, Inc. (R) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.47 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is R's next ex-dividend date?
R's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. R typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is R's dividend safe?
R's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.1% and FCF payout ratio of +28.6%. With 21 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is R a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Ryder System, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 21 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does R pay dividends?
Ryder System, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.47 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 46+ years from 1980 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in R grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in R five years ago would be worth approximately $38,719 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is R's yield on cost for long-term holders?
R's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.