Rush Enterprises, Inc. (RUSHA) To Go Ex-Dividend on September 9th

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSHA) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 28th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 9th will be given a dividend of 0.14 per share on Thursday, September 24th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 9th.

Rush Enterprises has increased its dividend by an average of 0.2%per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 6 years. Rush Enterprises has a dividend payout ratio of 18.2% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect Rush Enterprises to earn $4.36 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.76 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 17.4%.

Rush Enterprises Stock Performance

NASDAQ:RUSHA opened at $81.62 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. Rush Enterprises has a 1 year low of $45.67 and a 1 year high of $83.50. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $72.14 and a 200-day moving average of $69.67.

Rush Enterprises shares are set to split before the market opens on Tuesday, August 11th. The 3-2 split was recently announced. The newly issued shares will be distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Monday, August 10th.

Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSHA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.05. Rush Enterprises had a return on equity of 11.78% and a net margin of 3.67%.The firm had revenue of $1.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.89 billion. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Rush Enterprises will post 3.75 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Rush Enterprises

Here are the key news stories impacting Rush Enterprises this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings exceeded expectations. Rush reported $1.90 billion in revenue and $0.91 in diluted EPS for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. EPS surpassed the $0.86 consensus estimate, while revenue was slightly above the $1.89 billion forecast. Net income rose modestly year over year to $72.8 million, and the company posted a strong 130.8% absorption ratio, supporting investor confidence in operating performance. Rush Enterprises Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion plans add a growth catalyst. The company announced acquisitions that will expand its commercial-vehicle dealership network and a joint venture with MCT Companies involving a Carrier Transicold dealership, potentially strengthening its parts, service and equipment distribution businesses. Rush Enterprises Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The dividend was increased. Rush declared a post-split quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, representing a 10.5% increase. The dividend is payable September 24 to shareholders of record September 9, although the approximately 0.7% yield is modest. Rush Enterprises Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: A three-for-two stock split is scheduled for August 11. The split applies to both Class A and Class B shares and may improve trading accessibility, but it does not change the company’s underlying value or earnings power. The earnings call transcript also provides management’s additional commentary on the quarter and outlook. Rush Enterprises Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Rush Enterprises Company Profile

Rush Enterprises, Inc, headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, is a leading distributor of commercial vehicles and related products in the United States. Through its Rush Truck Centers subsidiary, the company sells new and used medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and specialty vehicles, while also offering factory-authorized parts, collision repair, maintenance and warranty support across its network of dealerships.

Founded in 1965, Rush Enterprises has grown to encompass more than 150 locations in over 20 states, partnering with major manufacturers including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Volvo and Mack.