Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.99
Radian Group Inc. (RDN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
25.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
RDN Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.2% and trend is rising.
RDN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$0.99
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR8.4%
5Y CAGR15.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.7%
Total Shareholder Yield7.4%
1Y Total Return8.0%
5Y Total Return69.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,98010Y ago$33,04920Y ago$6,354
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RDN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
RDN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Radian Group Inc. distributes 25.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
RDN has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.4% and 5-year CAGR of 15.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RDN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 4.7% buyback yield, 7.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 69.8%, with dividends contributing 18.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,049 today.
RDN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.38
Avg/Payment$0.2188
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026Latest | $0.2550 | — | 2.98% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.2550 | — | 2.91% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.2550 | — | 2.90% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2550 | — | 2.97% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.2550 | ↑ +4.1% | 3.06% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.2450 | — | 2.76% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.2450 | — | 2.67% | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $0.2450 | — | 2.99% | Jun 20, 2024 |
RDN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
25.1% payout
Streak
10Y
15.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.4%
#3 of 8
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDNRadian Group Inc. | $4.8B | 2.8% | 25.1% | 10 | Sustainable |
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2nd  FAFFirst American Finan… | $7.0B | 3.1% | 35.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
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3rd  STCStewart Information … | $2.1B | 2.9% | 50.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
RDN Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.02 | 4.1% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2024 | $0.98 | 8.9% | 4 | $3.92 | 25.0% | 4.00x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $0.90 | 12.5% | 4 | $3.77 | 23.9% | 4.19x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 46.8% | 4 | $4.35 | 18.4% | 5.44x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $0.55 | 9.0% | 4 | $3.16 | 17.2% | 5.80x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $0.50 | 4900.0% | 4 | $2.00 | 25.0% | 4.00x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $0.01 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.20 | 0.3% | 320.00x | 0.1% |
| 2018 | $0.01 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.77 | 0.4% | 277.00x | 0.1% |
| 2017 | $0.01 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 1.8% | 55.00x | 0.1% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RDN stock.
How much dividend does RDN pay per share?
Radian Group Inc. (RDN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RDN's next ex-dividend date?
RDN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RDN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RDN's dividend safe?
RDN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RDN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Radian Group Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RDN pay dividends?
Radian Group Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.99 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RDN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RDN five years ago would be worth approximately $16,980 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RDN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RDN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.