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JSM

Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543

JSM

Stock · quarterly payer

$16.00

Overvalued · -48% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.38%

Annual Dividend

$0.64

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Dec 14, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about JSM's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) has a forward dividend yield of 9.38%, based on an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and a share price of $16.00.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, JSM's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (83 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • JSM has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • JSM's next ex-dividend date is Dec 14, 2026, with payment on Dec 15, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • JSM's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, JSM's 9.38% yield is 42% above its five-year average yield of 6.61%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for JSM is $8.38 per share, 48% below the $16.00 share price, so JSM screens as overvalued.
  • Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 87 payments on record since 2004. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "JSM Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/JSM

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) yields 9.38% ($0.64 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (83/100).

Is JSM a good dividend stock?

Yes

Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.38% ($0.64/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
9.38%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$0.64
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 14, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
13.3
5-Yr Total Return
-36%
52-Week Range
$16.00 – $20.65
Dividend Safety
A · 83/100
Ever Cut?
No

JSM dividend raises and cuts

Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 87 payments on record since 2004. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

JSM ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →JSM dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JSM a good dividend stock?

Yes. Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.38% ($0.64/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is JSM undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, JSM's fair value is about $8.38 versus a $16.00 share price — so it looks overvalued (-48% vs. fair value).

Is JSM's dividend safe?

JSM has a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is JSM's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for JSM is about $8.38 per share, about 48% below the current $16.00 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is JSM a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data JSM screens as "yes" and overvalued. Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.38% ($0.64/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will JSM cut its dividend?

JSM earns a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does JSM pay a dividend?

Yes. Navient Corporation SR NT 6% 121543 pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.64 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.38%.

What is JSM's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, JSM's forward dividend yield is 9.38%, based on a $0.64 annual dividend and a $16.00 share price.

What is JSM's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, JSM pays $0.64 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has JSM grown its dividend?

JSM does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next JSM ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for JSM is Dec 14, 2026.