Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.72
Rush Enterprises, Inc. (RUSHA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
22.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
RUSHA Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.1% 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.
RUSHA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.72
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout67.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR11.5%
5Y CAGR22.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.0%
1Y Total Return-16.7%
5Y Total Return69.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,91210Y ago$47,83020Y ago$103,860
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.
RUSHA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
RUSHA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Rush Enterprises, Inc. distributes 22.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 67.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RUSHA has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.5% and 5-year CAGR of 22.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RUSHA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 3.5% buyback yield, 5.0% 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 69.1%, with dividends contributing 7.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $47,830 today.
RUSHA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.21
Avg/Payment$0.1103
Latest Change+10.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | ↑ +10.5% | 1.05% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| May 12, 2026 | $0.1267 | — | 1.06% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.1267 | — | 1.04% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.1267 | — | 1.50% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.1267 | ↑ +5.6% | 1.27% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 1.42% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 1.25% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 1.11% | Dec 12, 2024 |
RUSHA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
22.1% payout
Streak
8Y
22.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.0%
#4 of 5
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ALSNRUSHA Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.39 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $0.49 | 5.7% | 4 | $3.27 | 15.1% | 6.63x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.47 | 12.9% | 4 | $3.72 | 12.5% | 7.97x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $0.41 | 16.2% | 4 | $4.15 | 10.0% | 10.04x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.36 | 8.1% | 4 | $4.57 | 7.8% | 12.85x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $0.33 | 82.0% | 4 | $4.17 | 7.9% | 12.68x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.18 | 22.0% | 4 | $2.00 | 9.0% | 11.07x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.15 | 108.3% | 4 | $2.53 | 5.9% | 17.08x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.07 | — | 2 | $2.30 | 3.1% | 32.34x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.77 | — | — | — |
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RUSHA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RUSHA stock.
How much dividend does RUSHA pay per share?
Rush Enterprises, Inc. (RUSHA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is RUSHA's next ex-dividend date?
RUSHA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RUSHA typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is RUSHA's dividend safe?
RUSHA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.1% and FCF payout ratio of +67.1%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RUSHA a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Rush Enterprises, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +22.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RUSHA pay dividends?
Rush Enterprises, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RUSHA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RUSHA five years ago would be worth approximately $16,912 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RUSHA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RUSHA'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 +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.