Forward Air (FWRD) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares

November 2024: Dividend Yield 0.67%, Dividend Growth per Year 5.92%, Consistency of Payouts 72.8%

Dividends per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of FWRD`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Forward Air are growing at a rate of 0.51% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 0.00%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Forward Air ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2005-04-04 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.

Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth
2024 26.8 +4.41%
2023 25.67 -3.86%
2022 26.7 -1.68%
2021 27.16 +3.91%
2020 26.14 -8.08%
2019 28.43 -1.37%
2018 28.83 -3.01%
2017 29.73 -1.74%
2016 30.25 -2.32%
2015 30.97 +0.54%
2014 30.8 -1.04%
2013 31.13 +4.76%
2012 29.72 +1.2%
2011 29.36 -0.03%
2010 29.37 +1.02%
2009 29.07 +0.58%
2008 28.91 -0.26%
2007 28.98 -4.27%
2006 30.27 -3.75%
2005 31.45 -2.31%
2004 32.2 -2.26%
2003 32.94 +1.02%
2002 32.61 -2.33%
2001 33.39 +5.05%
2000 31.78 -3.03%
1999 32.78 +11.13%
1998 29.5 +2.81%
1997 28.69 +7.2%
1996 26.76 +1.24%
1995 26.43 +0.75%
1994 26.24

Dividend Yields, Growth & Consistency

Overall Dividend Rating 32.03
Dividends Paid 12m 0.24 Yield 12m 0.67%
Payout Consistency 72.8% Yield on Cost 5y 0.36%
Growth Rate 5y 5.92% Correlation Rate 5y 92.75%
First Payout 1998-09-24 Next Payout -
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Dividend History - Last 30 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Date Period Dividend Rate Growth Rate Yield @ Date
2023-11-21 Quarterly 0.24 0.37%
2023-08-16 Quarterly 0.24 0.36%
2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.24 0.25%
2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.24 0.23%
2022-11-22 Quarterly 0.24 0.22%
2022-08-17 Quarterly 0.24 0.22%
2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.24 0.26%
2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.24 14.3% 0.24%
2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.21 0.2%
2021-08-19 Quarterly 0.21 0.24%
2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.21 0.22%
2021-03-03 Quarterly 0.21 0.24%
2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.21 16.7% 0.28%
2020-08-19 Quarterly 0.18 0.31%
2020-05-21 Quarterly 0.18 0.39%
2020-03-04 Quarterly 0.18 0.3%
2019-11-20 Quarterly 0.18 0.26%
2019-08-21 Quarterly 0.18  
2019-05-23 Quarterly 0.18  
2019-03-06 Quarterly 0.18  
2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.18 20%  
2018-08-22 Quarterly 0.15  
2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.15  
2018-03-07 Quarterly 0.15  
2017-11-21 Quarterly 0.15  
2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.15  
2017-05-23 Quarterly 0.15  
2017-03-07 Quarterly 0.15  
2016-11-21 Quarterly 0.15 25%  
2016-08-18 Quarterly 0.12  

  • FWRD`s 0.67% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 0.24 USD by the current stock price 35.70.
  • 0.36% Yield on Cost is the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased the stock five years ago (Rate of the last 12 Months 0.24 divided by the price 5 years ago).
  • The 72.8% Payout Consistency of FWRD Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
  • The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 5.92% per year in the last 5-Years showcases FWRD`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
The Overall Dividend Rating of 32.03 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100.
Ratings surpassing 50 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 75 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.