Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.06
Radian Group Inc. (RDN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
25.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
RDN Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.2% and trend is rising.
RDN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$1.06
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout107.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR8.4%
5Y CAGR15.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield9.1%
Total Shareholder Yield12.2%
1Y Total Return3.0%
5Y Total Return76.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,63710Y ago$39,01420Y ago$6,796
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Radian Group Inc. distributes 25.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 107.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RDN has raised its dividend for 6 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: 3.0% dividend yield, 9.1% buyback yield, 12.2% 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 76.4%, with dividends contributing 20.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,014 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
RDN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.49
Avg/Payment$0.2245
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026Latest | $0.2550 | — | 3.02% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $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 |
RDN Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
25.0% payout
Streak
6Y
15.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
12.2%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd RDNRadian Group Inc. | $4.7B | 3.0% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 MTGMGIC Investment Corp… | $5.5B | 2.3% | 17.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
 ESNTEssent Group Ltd. | $5.4B | 2.1% | 17.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 PFSIPennyMac Financial S… | $4.3B | 1.4% | 12.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ACTEnact Holdings, Inc. | $6.0B | 1.9% | 17.9% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  FAFFirst American Finan… | $7.0B | 3.1% | 35.9% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  FNFFidelity National Fi… | $12.6B | 4.3% | 90.7% | 14 | At Risk |
 STCStewart Information … | $2.0B | 3.0% | 50.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
RDN Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.51 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $1.02 | 4.1% | 4 | $4.14 | 24.6% | 4.06x | 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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RDN — Frequently Asked Questions
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 $1.06 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is RDN's dividend safe?
RDN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.0% and FCF payout ratio of +107.3%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RDN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Radian Group Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.06 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 $17,637 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 +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.