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The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KSX'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings was 0.60. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.17.
FRA:KSX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 67.31% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs FRA:KSX: 0.60
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings was 1.72%. The lowest was 0.59%. And the median was 0.87%.
During the past 12 months, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings was 104.10% per year. The lowest was -10.30% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:KSX vs SAIA, SNDR, RXO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #381 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.60. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 0.32 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #381 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SAIA and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #381 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 0.32 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.44, based on 566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 27.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.34, compared to a current price of €60.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 27.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.44. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €60.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.34.
GuruFocus considers Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSX:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.32 (88% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: €48.34 vs. price of €60.00 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% below the Transportation median (#381 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knight-Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload carrier in the US, with a diversified transportation offering. Roughly 82% of revenue derives from Knight's asset-based trucking business, with full truckload (for-hire dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated contract) making up 63% and less than truckload 19%. Truck brokerage and other asset-light logistics services make up 8% of revenue, with intermodal near 5%. Knight's intermodal operations use the Class I railroads for the underlying movement of its shipping containers and include drayage (regional trucking services to and from inland intermodal ramps/terminals). The remainder of revenue is from services offered to shippers and third-party truckers, including equipment maintenance and leasing.
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