Schneider NationalSNDR -0.04%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 337% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates SNDR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, Schneider National ranks worse than 71.38% on this metric.
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. Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SNDR'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Schneider National was 0.68. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.19.
SNDR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 71.38% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs SNDR: 0.68
During the past 12 months, Schneider National's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Schneider National was 20.10% per year. The lowest was 5.30% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Schneider National (NYSE:SNDR) 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.
Schneider National Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Schneider National Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
SNDR vs RXO, ARCB, WERN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Schneider National'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.
Schneider National Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Schneider National 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.
Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Schneider National (SNDR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Schneider National and its competitors. This is 337% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Schneider National ranks #404 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Schneider National's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 337% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.68. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Schneider National's value of 0.83 is 84.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schneider National ranks #404 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Schneider National has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schneider National's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RXO and ARCB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Schneider National ranks #404 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Schneider National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Schneider National's value of 0.83 is 84.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Schneider National's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Schneider National has consistently been above 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 0.45, 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. Schneider National's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 84.4% above 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 Schneider National and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schneider National's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 337% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schneider National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schneider National (SNDR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.11, compared to a current price of $36.19 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 337% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 84.4% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Schneider National's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 11 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 Schneider National (SNDR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 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 Schneider National (SNDR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schneider National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.19 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.11.
GuruFocus considers Schneider National to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SNDR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (337% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $26.11 vs. price of $36.19 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.4% above the Transportation median (#404 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNDR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schneider National Inc is a provider of surface transportation and logistics solutions in North America. The Company offers truckload, LTL carriers, railroads, ocean carriers, airlines to a diverse customer base throughout the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company's segments include Truckload, Intermodal, Logistics and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Truckload segment.
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