ODFL – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates as a less-than-truckload motor carrier in the United States and North America. The company offers regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services, as well as expedited transportation. It also provide
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Portfolio Growth Over Time
Data last updated: October 16, 2025 8:20 pm
Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)
Year | Start Balance | Start Shares | Share Price | Dividend / Share | Dividend Yield | Yield on Cost | Annual Dividend | Total Dividends | End Shares | End Balance |
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1 | $10,000 | 72 | $138.10 | $0.28 | 0.81% | 0.81% | $87 | $87 | 82 | $11,287 |
2 | $13,651 | 82 | $167.02 | $0.35 | 0.83% | 1.00% | $120 | $207 | 90 | $14,971 |
3 | $18,106 | 90 | $201.99 | $0.43 | 0.85% | 1.24% | $161 | $368 | 96 | $19,466 |
4 | $23,543 | 96 | $244.29 | $0.53 | 0.87% | 1.54% | $212 | $579 | 102 | $24,954 |
5 | $30,180 | 102 | $295.45 | $0.66 | 0.89% | 1.90% | $276 | $855 | 107 | $31,655 |
6 | $38,284 | 107 | $357.31 | $0.81 | 0.91% | 2.35% | $356 | $1,211 | 111 | $39,840 |
7 | $48,183 | 111 | $432.14 | $1.00 | 0.93% | 2.91% | $456 | $1,667 | 115 | $49,839 |
8 | $60,275 | 115 | $522.63 | $1.24 | 0.95% | 3.60% | $582 | $2,249 | 119 | $62,057 |
9 | $75,052 | 119 | $632.07 | $1.54 | 0.97% | 4.45% | $740 | $2,989 | 122 | $76,992 |
10 | $93,115 | 122 | $764.42 | $1.90 | 0.99% | 5.51% | $937 | $3,926 | 125 | $95,252 |
ODFL Dividend History
Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
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09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | $0.280 | 0.74% | 0.76% | $148.11 |
06/04/2025 | 06/04/2025 | $0.280 | 0.67% | 0.69% | $161.49 |
03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | $0.280 | 0.60% | 0.63% | $176.52 |
12/04/2024 | 12/04/2024 | $0.260 | 0.49% | 0.49% | $211.03 |
09/04/2024 | 09/04/2024 | $0.260 | 0.50% | 0.53% | $195.64 |
06/05/2024 | 06/05/2024 | $0.260 | 0.52% | 0.59% | $175.70 |
03/05/2024 | 03/05/2024 | $0.260 | 0.40% | 0.48% | $215.04 |
12/05/2023 | 12/05/2023 | $0.200 | 0.41% | 0.41% | $197.40 |
09/05/2023 | 09/05/2023 | $0.200 | 0.35% | 0.38% | $211.72 |
06/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 | $0.200 | 0.46% | 0.52% | $153.77 |
02/28/2023 | 02/28/2023 | $0.200 | 0.38% | 0.47% | $169.63 |
12/06/2022 | 12/06/2022 | $0.150 | 0.42% | 0.42% | $143.56 |
09/06/2022 | 09/06/2022 | $0.150 | 0.40% | 0.44% | $136.00 |
05/31/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $0.150 | 0.39% | 0.46% | $129.12 |
03/01/2022 | 03/01/2022 | $0.150 | 0.29% | 0.39% | $155.06 |
11/30/2021 | 11/30/2021 | $0.100 | 0.23% | 0.23% | $177.59 |
08/31/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $0.100 | 0.26% | 0.28% | $144.36 |
06/01/2021 | 06/01/2021 | $0.100 | 0.26% | 0.30% | $133.93 |
03/02/2021 | 03/02/2021 | $0.100 | 0.29% | 0.36% | $111.21 |
12/01/2020 | 12/01/2020 | $0.075 | 0.29% | 0.28% | $105.52 |
ODFL 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)
This analysis of ODFL demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 20.8% CAGR, representing exceptional long-term performance. While recent 5-year returns averaged 7.9% annually, the exceptional 10-year performance of 20.8% demonstrates sustained long-term growth. The DRIP strategy provided 18% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.
Total Return with and without DRIP (ODFL)
Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in ODFL would grow to $51,962 with DRIP (419.6%), and $51,537 without DRIP (415.4%).
ODFL Dividend Reinvestment Snowball
Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in ODFL with historic price growth (20.94%) and dividend growth (23.72%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.
After 20 Years
Your Investment: $34,000
Portfolio: $860,839
Annual Dividend: $10,992
Yield on Cost: 32.33%
Total Dividends: $42,830
Portfolio: $764,655
Total Dividends: $37,771
After 30 Years
Your Investment: $46,000
Portfolio: $6,588,133
Annual Dividend: $105,561
Yield on Cost: 229.48%
Total Dividends: $416,836
Portfolio: $5,231,380
Total Dividends: $329,117
Milestones on the way
By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $8,188 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $2,252 per year in dividends alone.
By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $5,584, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.
After two decades, cumulative dividends total $42,830 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 126% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 32.33%.
At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $33,989 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $134,084.
By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $105,561, cumulative dividends total $416,836, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $6,588,133, compared with $5,231,380 if dividends weren’t reinvested.
How we estimate these numbers
We use the latest calculator inputs for ODFL, price $138.10, dividend per period $0.28 (4×/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 20.94% and dividend growth 23.72% annually.
We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No‑DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.
This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.
Projected Future Returns & Dividends for ODFL
Based on past 10-year performance, here are ODFL growth metrics:
Dividend History: Payments & Yield
Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.
Dividend Growth
Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.
Dividend Payments & Yield
Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.
ODFL Dividend History
Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
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09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | $0.280 | 0.74% | 0.76% | $148.11 |
06/04/2025 | 06/04/2025 | $0.280 | 0.67% | 0.69% | $161.49 |
03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | $0.280 | 0.60% | 0.63% | $176.52 |
12/04/2024 | 12/04/2024 | $0.260 | 0.49% | 0.49% | $211.03 |
09/04/2024 | 09/04/2024 | $0.260 | 0.50% | 0.53% | $195.64 |
06/05/2024 | 06/05/2024 | $0.260 | 0.52% | 0.59% | $175.70 |
03/05/2024 | 03/05/2024 | $0.260 | 0.40% | 0.48% | $215.04 |
12/05/2023 | 12/05/2023 | $0.200 | 0.41% | 0.41% | $197.40 |
09/05/2023 | 09/05/2023 | $0.200 | 0.35% | 0.38% | $211.72 |
06/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 | $0.200 | 0.46% | 0.52% | $153.77 |
02/28/2023 | 02/28/2023 | $0.200 | 0.38% | 0.47% | $169.63 |
12/06/2022 | 12/06/2022 | $0.150 | 0.42% | 0.42% | $143.56 |
09/06/2022 | 09/06/2022 | $0.150 | 0.40% | 0.44% | $136.00 |
05/31/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $0.150 | 0.39% | 0.46% | $129.12 |
03/01/2022 | 03/01/2022 | $0.150 | 0.29% | 0.39% | $155.06 |
11/30/2021 | 11/30/2021 | $0.100 | 0.23% | 0.23% | $177.59 |
08/31/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $0.100 | 0.26% | 0.28% | $144.36 |
06/01/2021 | 06/01/2021 | $0.100 | 0.26% | 0.30% | $133.93 |
03/02/2021 | 03/02/2021 | $0.100 | 0.29% | 0.36% | $111.21 |
12/01/2020 | 12/01/2020 | $0.075 | 0.29% | 0.28% | $105.52 |
09/01/2020 | 09/01/2020 | $0.075 | 0.28% | 0.29% | $102.07 |
06/02/2020 | 06/02/2020 | $0.075 | 0.32% | 0.36% | $82.79 |
03/03/2020 | 03/03/2020 | $0.077 | 0.38% | 0.47% | $64.73 |
12/03/2019 | 12/03/2019 | $0.057 | 0.37% | 0.37% | $60.60 |
09/03/2019 | 09/03/2019 | $0.057 | 0.40% | 0.43% | $53.14 |
06/04/2019 | 06/04/2019 | $0.057 | 0.44% | 0.50% | $45.08 |
03/05/2019 | 03/05/2019 | $0.057 | 0.38% | 0.47% | $48.63 |
12/06/2018 | 12/06/2018 | $0.043 | 0.39% | 0.39% | $44.73 |
09/05/2018 | 09/05/2018 | $0.043 | 0.31% | 0.33% | $52.93 |
06/05/2018 | 06/05/2018 | $0.043 | 0.30% | 0.34% | $51.46 |
03/05/2018 | 03/05/2018 | $0.043 | 0.31% | 0.38% | $46.10 |
12/05/2017 | 12/05/2017 | $0.033 | 0.31% | 0.31% | $42.43 |
09/01/2017 | 09/01/2017 | $0.033 | 0.30% | 0.40% | $33.40 |
06/02/2017 | 06/02/2017 | $0.033 | 0.22% | 0.44% | $30.09 |
03/02/2017 | 03/02/2017 | $0.033 | 0.11% | 0.43% | $30.71 |
Dividend Payout Ratio
Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.
Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio
Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.
Share Price
Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.
Price to Earnings
ODFL trades at a 119.9x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.
Price to Sales
ODFL trades at a 22.9x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.
Revenue
ODFL generated $1.4B in revenue.
Net Income
ODFL reported $0.3B in net income.
Revenue vs Net Income
ODFL generated $1.4B in revenue with net income of $0.3B, representing a 19.1% net profit margin.
Gross Profit
ODFL achieved $1.1B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.
Operating Income
ODFL generated $0.5B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.
EBITDA
ODFL generated $0.6B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Operating Cash Flow
ODFL generated $0.3B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.
Free Cash Flow
ODFL generated $0.3B in free cash flow.
Free Cash Flow / Share
ODFL generates $1.24 in free cash flow per share.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
ODFL reported $1.28 in earnings per share.
Return on Equity (ROE)
ODFL delivered a 15.9% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA)
ODFL achieved a 9.5% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Net Profit Margin
ODFL maintains a 19.1% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.
Gross Profit Margin
ODFL operates with a 80.6% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.
Cash & Debt
ODFL holds $0.2B in cash against $0.1B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.1B.
Shares Outstanding
ODFL has 0.2B shares outstanding.
Stock-Based Comp
ODFL reported $0.0B in stock-based compensation.
FCF vs Stock Based Comp
ODFL generated $0.3B in free cash flow while spending $0.0B on stock-based compensation, representing 14% of FCF.
FCF vs FCF / Share
ODFL reported $0.3B in free cash flow, translating to $1.24 per share.
Revenue: Actual + Estimates
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EPS: Actual + Estimates
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Net Income: Actual + Estimates
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EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks ODFL ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.