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Ryder System, Inc.

R45 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.37%

Annual Dividend

$3.64

Payout Ratio

29%

5-Yr Growth

9.0%

Ex-Date

May 18, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

R Dividend Safety Score

93/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak45 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage29% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage19% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 3.05
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is R a good dividend stock?

Yes

Ryder System, Inc. (R) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.37% ($3.64/yr), with 45 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 45 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (29%)
  • Strong 9.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 260% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.37%
Payout Ratio
29%
Annual Dividend
$3.64
5-Yr Avg Growth
9.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 18, 2026
Years of Growth
45
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.02
Market Cap
$10.3B
P/E Ratio
22.0
5-Yr Total Return
260%
52-Week Range
$146.75 – $268.32
Dividend Safety
A · 93/100
Ever Cut?
No
R ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 18, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $3.64 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$91.00
Annual$364.00
Monthly avg$30.33