Knight-Swift (NYSE: KNX) sets $0.20 cash dividend for September 2026
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock on August 5, 2026. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record as of September 4, 2026 and is expected to be paid on September 21, 2026.
The dividend is made under a cash dividend policy approved by the board, but future dividends are not assured. Any future declarations and amounts will depend on board approval and factors such as cash flow and needs, legal and financing restrictions, tax law changes, the company’s financial condition, and other risks described in its SEC reports.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
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Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend: $0.20 per share
Dividend record date: September 4, 2026
Dividend payment date: September 21, 2026
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Quarterly cash dividend
$0.20 per share
Dividend declared by the board on August 5, 2026
Dividend record date
September 4, 2026
Stockholders of record on this date are entitled to the dividend
Dividend payment date
September 21, 2026
Expected payment date for the $0.20 per-share dividend
Key Terms
quarterly cash dividend, stockholders of record, cash dividend policy, forward-looking statements, +1 more
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quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
stockholders of record financial
"dividend is payable to stockholders of record on September 4, 2026"
Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.
cash dividend policy financial
"quarterly dividends are pursuant to a cash dividend policy approved by the Board"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
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FAQ
What dividend did Knight-Swift (KNX) declare in August 2026?
Knight-Swift declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The board approved this dividend under its existing cash dividend policy after reviewing the company’s financial performance and current conditions.
When will Knight-Swift (KNX) pay the declared $0.20 quarterly dividend?
Knight-Swift’s $0.20 per-share dividend is expected to be paid on September 21, 2026. Payment will go to stockholders of record as of September 4, 2026, according to the company’s announcement.
Is Knight-Swift’s (KNX) $0.20 dividend part of an ongoing dividend policy?
Yes. The $0.20 cash dividend is described as the Company’s quarterly dividend under a cash dividend policy approved by the board. However, the board decides each quarter whether to declare a dividend and its amount.
Are future dividends from Knight-Swift (KNX) guaranteed after this $0.20 payment?
No. The company states there can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. Future dividends depend on board approval, cash flow, legal and financing restrictions, tax laws, financial condition, and risks discussed in its SEC filings.
What risks could affect Knight-Swift’s (KNX) ability to continue paying dividends?
The company notes that cash flow and cash needs, legal compliance, financing covenants, tax law changes, and financial condition can affect future dividends, along with other risks described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings.
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2026
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| ITEM 8.01 | OTHER EVENTS | ||||
On August 6, 2026, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (the "Company") announced that on August 5, 2026 its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable to the Company's stockholders of record as of September 4, 2026, and is expected to be paid on September 21, 2026.
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Exhibit 99 | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. press release dated August 6, 2026, announcing quarterly cash dividend | |||||||
Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
The information in this report and the exhibit hereto may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our declaration of quarterly dividends. Forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management and current market conditions. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration and amount of future dividends is subject to approval of the board of directors and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; compliance with applicable laws; restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results; and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please refer to the last paragraph of the accompanying press release and various disclosures by the Company in other releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: | August 6, 2026 | /s/ Andrew Hess | |||||||||||||||
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Exhibit 99
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS INC.
ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
PHOENIX, ARIZONA — Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (the "Company" or "Knight-Swift") announced today that its board of directors ("the Board") has declared the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The Company's quarterly dividends are pursuant to a cash dividend policy approved by the Board. The actual declaration of future cash dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to final determination by the Board each quarter after its review of the Company’s financial performance.
The Company’s dividend is payable to stockholders of record on September 4, 2026, and is expected to be paid on September 21, 2026.
Knight-Swift is one of North America's largest and most diversified freight transportation companies providing multiple full truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and logistics services. Knight-Swift uses a nationwide network of business units and terminals in the United States and Mexico to serve customers throughout North America. In addition to operating one of the country's largest tractor fleets, Knight-Swift also contracts with third-party equipment providers to provide a broad range of truckload services to our customers while creating quality driving jobs for our driving associates and successful business opportunities for independent contractors.
This press release contains certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our declaration of quarterly dividends. Forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management and current market conditions. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration and amount of future dividends is subject to approval of the Board and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; compliance with applicable law; restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results, and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers should review and consider the factors that may affect future results and other disclosures in Part I, Item 1A., Risk Factors, in Knight-Swift’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and various disclosures in other press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein.
Contact: Adam Miller, CEO, Andrew Hess, CFO, or Brad Stewart, Treasurer and SVP - (602) 606-6349