Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.71
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
26.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
26.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.6% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$1.71
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR15.3%
5Y CAGR32.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield4.2%
1Y Total Return7.2%
5Y Total Return88.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,89410Y ago$63,80420Y ago$72,285
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 (21 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Stifel Financial Corp. distributes 26.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SF has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.3% and 5-year CAGR of 32.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 4.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 88.9%, with dividends contributing 15.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $63,804 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.12
Avg/Payment$0.3560
Latest Change+10.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.5100 | ↑ +10.9% | 2.55% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 2.28% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 2.36% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 2.84% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.4600 | ↑ +9.5% | 2.49% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.20% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.85% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.96% | Jun 17, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Wealth Management Platforms
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
26.0% payout
Streak
9Y
32.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.2%
#3 of 5
Annual Dividend History
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.51 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $1.84 | 9.5% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.6% |
| 2024 | $1.68 | 16.7% | 4 | $6.25 | 26.9% | 3.72x | 5.1% |
| 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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How much dividend does SF pay per share?
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. 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 +26.0% and FCF payout ratio of +13.9%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Stifel Financial Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SF pay dividends?
Stifel Financial Corp. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.71 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 $18,894 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 +5.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.