Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.01
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
19.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
22 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
19.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$2.01
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR22.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return0.3%
5Y Total Return99.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,98310Y ago$56,48820Y ago$88,225
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Raymond James Financial, Inc. distributes 19.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RJF has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 22.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RJF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 4.2% buyback yield, 5.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 99.8%, with dividends contributing 10.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $56,488 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.44
Avg/Payment$0.4220
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $0.5400 | — | 1.36% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.5400 | ↑ +8.0% | 1.25% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.21% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.26% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.38% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +11.1% | 1.19% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 1.46% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 1.44% | Jul 15, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Wealth Management Platforms
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
19.5% payout
Streak
22Y
22.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#2 of 5
Annual Dividend History
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 48.1% | 4 | $10.30 | 19.4% | 5.15x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $1.35 | -21.1% | 3 | $9.70 | 13.9% | 7.19x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.71 | -3.9% | 4 | $7.97 | 21.5% | 4.66x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $1.78 | 71.2% | 5 | $6.98 | 25.5% | 3.92x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 40.5% | 4 | $6.63 | 15.7% | 6.38x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.74 | -35.8% | 3 | $3.89 | 19.0% | 5.26x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $1.15 | 57.3% | 5 | $4.78 | 24.1% | 4.14x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.73 | 66.7% | 4 | $3.84 | 19.1% | 5.24x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.44 | -19.5% | 3 | $2.89 | 15.2% | 6.57x | 0.7% |
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How much dividend does RJF pay per share?
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RJF's next ex-dividend date?
RJF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RJF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RJF's dividend safe?
RJF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.5% and FCF payout ratio of +28.6%. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RJF a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +22.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RJF pay dividends?
Raymond James Financial, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RJF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RJF five years ago would be worth approximately $19,983 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RJF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RJF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.