01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 5, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NYSE: EXPD) announced on May 5, 2026 that its Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.81a per share, declared May 4, 2026.
The dividend is payable June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026. The filing is limited to this dividend announcement and the attached press release, with no financial statements, earnings results, or changes to operations disclosed. The company's CFO, David A.
Hackett, highlighted that Expeditors has returned nearly $2 billionb to shareholders since 2024 through dividends and share repurchases. He also noted a 5% dividend increase and a new share repurchase program authorized in February 2026 permitting up to $3 billion of common stock repurchases. He characterized the company as a 'dividend aristocrat,' signaling a commitment to consistent cash returns.
For investors, the key takeaways are the modest but steady dividend increase, the sizable new buyback capacity, and the company's emphasis on shareholder distributions. The filing does not provide operating or financial performance data, so the assessment of the company's fundamentals would require its periodic reports.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Semi-annual cash dividend of $0.81 per share declared May 4, 2026, payable June 15, 2026 to holders of record as of June 1, 2026
- Management cites a 5% dividend increase, which supports the company's 'dividend aristocrat' positioning
- New share repurchase program authorized in February 2026 for up to $3 billion of common stock
- Nearly $2 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and buybacks since 2024
- Filing is limited to Item 8.01 (Other Events) and Item 9.01 exhibits; no earnings or financial statement data included
- Expeditors describes itself as a global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with 171 district offices
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dividend amount and when will it be paid?
The Board declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.81 per share on May 4, 2026. It is payable June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026.
How much did the dividend increase?
The CFO referenced a 5% dividend increase. The filing does not state the prior dividend amount, but a 5% increase to $0.81 implies a prior semi-annual payment of roughly $0.77.
What is the size of the new share repurchase program?
In February 2026, the Board authorized a new share repurchase program permitting the repurchase of up to $3 billion of common stock. The filing does not state how much has been used under this program.
How much has the company returned to shareholders recently?
According to CFO David A. Hackett, Expeditors has returned nearly $2 billion to shareholders since 2024 through dividends and share repurchases.
Does this filing include any earnings or operating results?
No. The 8-K covers only the dividend announcement and attaches a press release on it. Financial results would be found in the company's quarterly and annual reports.
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