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Landstar System Inc.

S&P 500

LSTR/Industrials · Integrated Freight & Logistics/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

1.53%

$3.20 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$210.12P/E57.1MCap7.1BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

71/ 100Safe

LSTR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 44.2% earnings payout ratio & 52.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 70.1% cfo payout ratio & 4.5% operating margin.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 44.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: -16.1%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 15.6Conservative debt level relative to equity.

Risks

  • CFO Payout Ratio: 70.1%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
  • Operating Margin: 4.5%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
  • Gross Margin: 13.8%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
15.6Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
4.5%Warning
13.8%Warning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe

About Landstar System Inc.

Landstar System Inc. is a transportation management solutions provider operating primarily in the logistics sector. It specializes in arranging truckload and less-than-truckload transportation, rail intermodal services, air and ocean cargo shipments, project cargo handling, and customs brokerage through its Transportation Logistics segment. The company also offers risk and claims management services via its Insurance segment, supporting efficient supply chain operations for diverse clients. Landstar System Inc. leverages a network of independent agents and capacity providers, including truck capacity owners-operators, to deliver flexible and reliable transportation services across North America. This asset-based model emphasizes technology-enabled platforms for capacity sourcing, tracking, and management, catering to industries such as manufacturing, retail, and construction. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Landstar System Inc. plays a key role in the transportation and logistics market by providing scalable solutions that optimize freight movement and mitigate operational risks.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.53%

Annual Dividend

$3.20

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

44.20%

FCF Payout Ratio

52.73%

52-Week Range

$119.32 - $228.46

Dividend History (2016–2025)

LSTR annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

LSTR earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 19, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 9, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

4.72%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

5.00%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

10.60%

3-Year Total Growth

14.84%

5-Year Total Growth

27.60%

10-Year Total Growth

173.85%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$21,012.00

Annual Income

$320.00

Quarterly Income

$80.00

Monthly Income

$26.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LSTR's current dividend yield?
Landstar System Inc. (LSTR) currently has a dividend yield of 1.53%, based on a stock price of $210.12 and an annual dividend of $3.20.
When is LSTR's next dividend payment date?
LSTR's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-19 and the next payment date is 2026-06-09. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does LSTR pay in dividends per year?
Landstar System Inc. paid $3.56 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has LSTR been increasing its dividend?
Landstar System Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 5.00% and a 10-year CAGR of 10.60%.
Is LSTR's dividend safe?
Landstar System Inc. has a payout ratio of 44.20%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 52.73%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is LSTR's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Landstar System Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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