Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
53.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.0% and trend is flat.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 distributes 53.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
JSM has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JSM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 3.4% buyback yield, 6.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.0% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 10.7%, with dividends contributing 28.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,661 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.3750 | — | 7.74% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 7.75% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 7.65% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 8.24% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 7.92% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 7.70% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 7.34% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 7.87% | Jun 17, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Student Loan Lending and Servicing
Annual Dividend History
23 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.20 | 125.0% | 0.80x | 6.0% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.85 | 81.1% | 1.23x | 6.0% |
| 2022 | $1.13 | 0.0% | 3 | $4.48 | 25.1% | 3.98x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $1.13 | -25.0% | 3 | $4.17 | 27.0% | 3.71x | 4.5% |
| 2020 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.11 | 71.1% | 1.41x | 6.0% |
| 2019 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.56 | 58.6% | 1.71x | 6.0% |
| 2018 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.50 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 6.0% |
| 2017 | $1.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.04 | 144.2% | 0.69x | 6.0% |
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How much dividend does JSM pay per share?
Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is JSM's next ex-dividend date?
JSM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JSM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is JSM's dividend safe?
JSM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +53.4% and FCF payout ratio of +25.5%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is JSM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does JSM pay dividends?
Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in JSM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JSM five years ago would be worth approximately $11,072 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JSM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JSM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.