ODFL – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Challenger 9 Years

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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Company Info

Symbol ODFL
Company Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Sector Industrials
Industry Trucking
Website Visit
Market Cap $28,381.1M

Price Data

Price $135.04
Price Change -0.39
Price Change % -0.29%
Next Earnings Oct 29, 2025
Low (52W) $133.69
High (52W) $233.26

Dividend Data

Div Yield 82.94%
5Y Avg Yield 44.15%
Current Div $0.280
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.120
Previous Div $0.280
Ex-Date Sep 3, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 32.0
DGR 1Y 12.2%
DGR 3Y 26.0%
DGR 5Y 31.2%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials -32.7%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 2.1%
TTR 1Y - No Specials -32.7%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 2.1%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $104.37
FV (P/E 10) % 29.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $25.60
FV (Peter Lynch) % 427.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $107.32
FV (Blended) % 26.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y -0.9%
NPM 19.4%
CF/Share $6.99
ROE 26.3%
Current R 1.4x
Debt/Capital 3.0%
ROTC 25.5%
P/E 26.4x
P/BV 6.7x
PEG 2.05
📊 Financial data last updated: October 16, 2025 11:29 am

Calculate your ODFL Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate ODFL dividend yield using our ODFL calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your ODFL investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: October 16, 2025 8:20 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,00072$138.10$0.280.81%0.81%$87$8782$11,287
2$13,65182$167.02$0.350.83%1.00%$120$20790$14,971
3$18,10690$201.99$0.430.85%1.24%$161$36896$19,466
4$23,54396$244.29$0.530.87%1.54%$212$579102$24,954
5$30,180102$295.45$0.660.89%1.90%$276$855107$31,655
6$38,284107$357.31$0.810.91%2.35%$356$1,211111$39,840
7$48,183111$432.14$1.000.93%2.91%$456$1,667115$49,839
8$60,275115$522.63$1.240.95%3.60%$582$2,249119$62,057
9$75,052119$632.07$1.540.97%4.45%$740$2,989122$76,992
10$93,115122$764.42$1.900.99%5.51%$937$3,926125$95,252

ODFL Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/03/202509/03/2025$0.2800.74%0.76%$148.11
06/04/202506/04/2025$0.2800.67%0.69%$161.49
03/05/202503/05/2025$0.2800.60%0.63%$176.52
12/04/202412/04/2024$0.2600.49%0.49%$211.03
09/04/202409/04/2024$0.2600.50%0.53%$195.64
06/05/202406/05/2024$0.2600.52%0.59%$175.70
03/05/202403/05/2024$0.2600.40%0.48%$215.04
12/05/202312/05/2023$0.2000.41%0.41%$197.40
09/05/202309/05/2023$0.2000.35%0.38%$211.72
06/06/202306/06/2023$0.2000.46%0.52%$153.77
02/28/202302/28/2023$0.2000.38%0.47%$169.63
12/06/202212/06/2022$0.1500.42%0.42%$143.56
09/06/202209/06/2022$0.1500.40%0.44%$136.00
05/31/202205/31/2022$0.1500.39%0.46%$129.12
03/01/202203/01/2022$0.1500.29%0.39%$155.06
11/30/202111/30/2021$0.1000.23%0.23%$177.59
08/31/202108/31/2021$0.1000.26%0.28%$144.36
06/01/202106/01/2021$0.1000.26%0.30%$133.93
03/02/202103/02/2021$0.1000.29%0.36%$111.21
12/01/202012/01/2020$0.0750.29%0.28%$105.52
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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.

With DRIP No DRIP

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

With DRIP

Portfolio: $860,839

Annual Dividend: $10,992

Yield on Cost: 32.33%

Total Dividends: $42,830

No DRIP

Portfolio: $764,655

Total Dividends: $37,771

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $6,588,133

Annual Dividend: $105,561

Yield on Cost: 229.48%

Total Dividends: $416,836

No DRIP

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:

Share price CAGR of +0.00%
Dividend CAGR of +0.00%

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.

Yield Dividend

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

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.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

ODFL Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/03/202509/03/2025$0.2800.74%0.76%$148.11
06/04/202506/04/2025$0.2800.67%0.69%$161.49
03/05/202503/05/2025$0.2800.60%0.63%$176.52
12/04/202412/04/2024$0.2600.49%0.49%$211.03
09/04/202409/04/2024$0.2600.50%0.53%$195.64
06/05/202406/05/2024$0.2600.52%0.59%$175.70
03/05/202403/05/2024$0.2600.40%0.48%$215.04
12/05/202312/05/2023$0.2000.41%0.41%$197.40
09/05/202309/05/2023$0.2000.35%0.38%$211.72
06/06/202306/06/2023$0.2000.46%0.52%$153.77
02/28/202302/28/2023$0.2000.38%0.47%$169.63
12/06/202212/06/2022$0.1500.42%0.42%$143.56
09/06/202209/06/2022$0.1500.40%0.44%$136.00
05/31/202205/31/2022$0.1500.39%0.46%$129.12
03/01/202203/01/2022$0.1500.29%0.39%$155.06
11/30/202111/30/2021$0.1000.23%0.23%$177.59
08/31/202108/31/2021$0.1000.26%0.28%$144.36
06/01/202106/01/2021$0.1000.26%0.30%$133.93
03/02/202103/02/2021$0.1000.29%0.36%$111.21
12/01/202012/01/2020$0.0750.29%0.28%$105.52
09/01/202009/01/2020$0.0750.28%0.29%$102.07
06/02/202006/02/2020$0.0750.32%0.36%$82.79
03/03/202003/03/2020$0.0770.38%0.47%$64.73
12/03/201912/03/2019$0.0570.37%0.37%$60.60
09/03/201909/03/2019$0.0570.40%0.43%$53.14
06/04/201906/04/2019$0.0570.44%0.50%$45.08
03/05/201903/05/2019$0.0570.38%0.47%$48.63
12/06/201812/06/2018$0.0430.39%0.39%$44.73
09/05/201809/05/2018$0.0430.31%0.33%$52.93
06/05/201806/05/2018$0.0430.30%0.34%$51.46
03/05/201803/05/2018$0.0430.31%0.38%$46.10
12/05/201712/05/2017$0.0330.31%0.31%$42.43
09/01/201709/01/2017$0.0330.30%0.40%$33.40
06/02/201706/02/2017$0.0330.22%0.44%$30.09
03/02/201703/02/2017$0.0330.11%0.43%$30.71
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Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

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.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

ODFL Price

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

This chart tracks ODFL revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks ODFL eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks ODFL net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks ODFL ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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