KNX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

KNX has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.56%
Payout Ratio 57.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.32%
Consistency Lifetime 90.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.82%
Payout FCF 32.4%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 72.46%

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: 10.5%
Total Return 5y: 52%

Top Dividend Payers in Cargo Ground Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
R 8,284 M 2.05% 5.69%
LSTR 5,109 M 2.47% 2.92%
TFII 9,786 M 2.04% 2.66%
SNDR 4,834 M 1.54% 2.32%
JBHT 19,165 M 1.16% 1.58%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TFII 9,786 M 17.3% 92.9%
R 8,284 M 10.8% 96.9%
JBHT 19,165 M 10.5% 83.0%
SNDR 4,834 M 7.93% 85.2%
ARCB 1,863 M 10.7% 74.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Cargo Ground Transportation

TFII
TFI International
 2.04% Yield
R
Ryder System
 2.05% Yield
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport
 1.16% Yield
LSTR
Landstar System
 2.47% Yield

KNX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.36%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-09-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.42%
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-06-23 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.4%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.18 12.5% 0.37%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2024-12-23 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.28%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-23 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.32%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-06-24 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.34%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-25 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% 0.29%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.25%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-25 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.27%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-27 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.24%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-27 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% 0.25%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.22%
2022-09-01 2022-09-05 2022-09-26 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.24%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.25%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.12 20% 0.22%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-27 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.18%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-27 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.19%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-28 Quarterly 0.1 25% 0.21%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.17%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-03-02 2020-03-03 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.08 33.3% N/A
2019-12-02 2019-12-03 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-09-03 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-27 Other 0.06 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-03-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-09-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

KNX Dividend FAQ

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX) operates a diversified freight business across the United States and Mexico, organized into four segments: Truckload, Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Logistics, and Intermodal.

What is the Dividend Yield of KNX?

As of February 2026, KNX`s dividend yield is 1.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 60.17.

Does KNX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KNX paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 and the payout was 0.18 USD.

How often does KNX pay dividends?

KNX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KNX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-05.

KNX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KNX for the next 4 payments are between 0.113 (-37.2%) and 0.159 (-11.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will KNX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Knight Transportation (KNX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KNX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Knight Transportation (KNX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KNX?

KNX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.3% per year.
Strong growth: KNX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KNX?

KNX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.82%. If you bought KNX's shares at 39.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.82% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KNX?

KNX Payout Consistency is 90.2%. 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: Knight Transportation has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KNX have a good Dividend Yield?

KNX`s 1.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KNX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KNX is 57.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of KNX?

KNX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KNX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KNX's Outstanding Shares?

Knight Transportation's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.47% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has KNX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 27, 2005 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
1994 355,173,400
1995 253,090,800 -28.74%
1996 409,718,600 +61.89%
1997 418,613,300 +2.17%
1998 275,259,900 -34.24%
1999 185,577,400 -32.58%
2000 205,851,800 +10.93%
2001 205,851,800
2002 60,016,100 -70.84%
2003 60,568,600 +0.92%
2004 60,914,200 +0.57%
2005 61,414,200 +0.82%
2006 61,844,400 +0.7%
2007 62,264,900 +0.68%
2008 61,655,800 -0.98%
2009 59,901,800 -2.84%
2010 60,184,800 +0.47%
2011 57,388,300 -4.65%
2012 57,590,600 +0.35%
2013 58,022,600 +0.75%
2014 59,553,400 +2.64%
2015 58,857,800 -1.17%
2016 58,420,800 -0.74%
2017 179,106,000 +206.58%
2018 175,617,000 -1.95%
2019 171,387,000 -2.41%
2020 168,979,000 -1.41%
2021 167,332,000 -0.97%
2022 161,751,000 -3.34%
2023 161,376,000 -0.23%
2024 162,392,000 +0.63%
2025 162,884,000 +0.3%

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: 2026-02-01 02:17