RUSHA Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

RUSHA has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 0.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.65%
Payout Ratio 22.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.67%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.51%
Payout FCF 27.5%
Streak Years 7
Dividend Rating 65.26%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 17.3%
Total Return 5y: 111.5%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 11,153 M 4.76% 17.8%
MSM 4,848 M 4.07% 4.74%
WSO 15,224 M 2.83% 5.42%
FAST 51,089 M 2.10% 5.27%
FTAI 24,668 M 1.14% 6.62%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
INTR 3,442 M 167% 100%
HRI 3,524 M 53.8% 100%
AER 22,645 M 44.0% 18.0%
RXL 11,153 M 27.1% 68.9%
FAST 51,089 M 11.8% 88.7%

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RUSHA Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 2026-03-18 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.27%
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.38%
2025-08-12 2025-08-12 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% 0.34%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-06-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.36%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-18 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.31%
2024-11-12 2024-11-12 2024-12-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.29%
2024-08-13 2024-08-13 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% 0.36%
2024-05-08 2024-05-09 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.38%
2024-02-26 2024-02-27 2024-03-18 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.37%
2023-11-08 2023-11-09 2023-12-12 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.46%
2023-09-06 2023-09-07 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.17 -19% 0.42%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.41%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-16 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.37%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.44%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-12 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% 0.43%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.38%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.38%
2021-11-05 2021-11-08 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.35%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% 0.42%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.36%
2021-02-24 2021-02-25 2021-03-16 Quarterly 0.18 28.6% N/A
2020-11-06 2020-11-09 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.14 7.7% N/A
2020-05-06 2020-05-07 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-17 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.13 8.4% N/A
2019-05-08 2019-05-09 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-08-07 2018-08-08 2018-08-29 Other 0.12 0% N/A

RUSHA Dividend FAQ

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (RUSHA) is a commercial vehicle retailer operating across the United States and Canada. The company sells new and used commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, and provides related aftermarket parts and services. The commercial vehicle retail sector is characterized by cyclical demand tied to economic growth and freight volumes.

What is the Dividend Yield of RUSHA?

As of March 2026, RUSHA`s dividend yield is 1.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.75 USD by the current share price of 63.11.

Does RUSHA pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, RUSHA paid a dividend of 0.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-03 and the payout was 0.19 USD.

How often does RUSHA pay dividends?

RUSHA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RUSHA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-03.

RUSHA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RUSHA for the next payments are between 0.199 (+4.7%) and 0.216 (+13.7%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will RUSHA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RUSHA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RUSHA?

RUSHA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.7% per year.
Strong growth: RUSHA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RUSHA?

RUSHA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.51%. If you bought RUSHA's shares at 29.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RUSHA?

RUSHA Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Rush Enterprises has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RUSHA have a good Dividend Yield?

RUSHA`s 1.65% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RUSHA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RUSHA is 22.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RUSHA?

RUSHA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.26%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RUSHA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RUSHA's Outstanding Shares?

Rush Enterprises's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.69% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has RUSHA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 29, 2023 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 15,644,400
1996 14,992,500 -4.17%
1997 14,617,700 -2.5%
1998 14,842,600 +1.54%
1999 15,754,500 +6.14%
2000 15,754,500
2001 15,754,500
2002 31,509,000 +100%
2003 31,774,500 +0.84%
2004 53,840,300 +69.44%
2005 55,590,800 +3.25%
2006 56,648,300 +1.9%
2007 57,559,500 +1.61%
2008 55,486,500 -3.6%
2009 55,756,500 +0.49%
2010 56,431,500 +1.21%
2011 57,580,500 +2.04%
2012 59,706,000 +3.69%
2013 60,820,500 +1.87%
2014 61,672,500 +1.4%
2015 61,762,500 +0.15%
2016 60,483,000 -2.07%
2017 62,439,000 +3.23%
2018 58,915,500 -5.64%
2019 56,115,000 -4.75%
2020 57,180,000 +1.9%
2021 58,010,000 +1.45%
2022 84,781,500 +46.15%
2023 82,143,000 -3.11%
2024 82,439,000 +0.36%
2025 79,385,000 -3.7%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-19 03:18