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P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a truckload transportation and logistics company in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The company operates a truckload dry van carrier that transports general commodities. Its freight primarily consists of automotive parts; expedited goods; consumer goods, such as general retail store merchandise; and manufactured goods, including heating and air conditioning units. The company also provides brokerage and logistics services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated a fleet of 1,970 trucks, which included 378 independent contractor trucks; and trailer fleet consisted of 6,859 trailers. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Tontitown, Arkansas.

P.A.M. Transportation Services Dividend Announcement

• P.A.M. Transportation Services announced a semi annually dividend of $1.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2012-12-28. Ex dividend date: 2012-12-13
• P.A.M. Transportation Services's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

P.A.M. Transportation Services Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2012-12-13$1.00semi annually2012-12-28
2012-03-28$1.00semi annually2012-04-09

P.A.M. Transportation Services Dividend per year

P.A.M. Transportation Services Dividend Yield

P.A.M. Transportation Services current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing P.A.M. Transportation Services stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

P.A.M. Transportation Services Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-146.12
PEG ratio8.84
P/B ratio1.16
ROE-0.79%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio1.80
Quick ratio1.78
Cash Ratio0.42

P.A.M. Transportation Services Dividend FAQ

Does P.A.M. Transportation Services stock pay dividends?
P.A.M. Transportation Services does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has P.A.M. Transportation Services ever paid a dividend?
No, P.A.M. Transportation Services has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. P.A.M. Transportation Services is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't P.A.M. Transportation Services pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why P.A.M. Transportation Services would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will P.A.M. Transportation Services ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While P.A.M. Transportation Services has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is P.A.M. Transportation Services a dividend aristocrat?
P.A.M. Transportation Services is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is P.A.M. Transportation Services a dividend king?
P.A.M. Transportation Services is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is P.A.M. Transportation Services a dividend stock?
No, P.A.M. Transportation Services is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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