Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.87
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
30.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
SF Dividend Income Check
Safety
30.2% 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.
SF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$1.87
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout30.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR12.0%
5Y CAGR30.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield4.5%
1Y Total Return31.0%
5Y Total Return76.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,63310Y ago$60,93720Y ago$104,538
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.
SF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
SF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Stifel Financial Corp. distributes 30.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SF has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.0% and 5-year CAGR of 30.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 4.5% 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 76.3%, with dividends contributing 13.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $60,937 today.
SF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.52
Avg/Payment$0.3258
Latest Change+10.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | ↑ +10.9% | 2.07% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.3067 | ↓ -33.3% | 2.09% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 2.18% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 2.38% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.4600 | ↑ +64.3% | 2.49% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 1.65% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.2800 | ↓ -33.3% | 2.36% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.96% | Jun 17, 2024 |
SF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
30.2% payout
Streak
10Y
30.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.5%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd SFStifel Financial Cor… | $11.8B | 2.5% | 30.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
 RJFRaymond James Financ… | $30.3B | 1.3% | 19.5% | 22 | Sustainable |
 PJTPJT Partners Inc. | $3.7B | 0.6% | 13.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  LAZLazard Ltd | $4.4B | 3.8% | 78.8% | 1 | Watch |
 HLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc. | $10.7B | 1.6% | 41.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
1st  MCMoelis & Company | $4.7B | 4.1% | 89.6% | 1 | At Risk |
 EVREvercore Inc. | $13.1B | 1.0% | 24.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PIPRPiper Sandler Compan… | $5.7B | 2.0% | 40.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $287.6B | 1.5% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
SF Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.34 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.69 | 20.5% | 4 | $5.88 | 28.7% | 3.49x | 5.2% |
| 2024 | $1.40 | -2.8% | 4 | $6.25 | 22.4% | 4.46x | 4.3% |
| 2023 | $1.44 | 20.0% | 4 | $4.28 | 33.6% | 2.97x | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | 100.0% | 4 | $5.32 | 22.6% | 4.43x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $0.60 | 32.4% | 4 | $6.66 | 9.0% | 11.10x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.45 | 13.3% | 4 | $4.16 | 10.9% | 9.18x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 25.0% | 4 | $3.66 | 10.9% | 9.15x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.32 | 140.0% | 4 | $3.15 | 10.2% | 9.84x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.13 | — | 2 | $1.43 | 9.3% | 10.72x | 0.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SF stock.
How much dividend does SF pay per share?
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SF's next ex-dividend date?
SF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SF typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SF's dividend safe?
SF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.2% and FCF payout ratio of +29.1%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SF a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Stifel Financial Corp. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +30.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SF pay dividends?
Stifel Financial Corp. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SF five years ago would be worth approximately $17,633 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SF'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 +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.