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RJF

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

RJF39 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.44%

Annual Dividend

$2.16

Payout Ratio

20%

5-Yr Growth

15.2%

Ex-Date

Jul 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

RJF Dividend Safety Score

98/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage20% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.48
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is RJF a good dividend stock?

Yes

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.44% ($2.16/yr), with 39 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

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 39 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (20%)
  • Strong 15.2% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 75% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.44%
Payout Ratio
20%
Annual Dividend
$2.16
5-Yr Avg Growth
15.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 1, 2026
Years of Growth
39
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.95
Market Cap
$29.3B
P/E Ratio
14.2
5-Yr Total Return
75%
52-Week Range
$138.82 – $177.66
Dividend Safety
A · 98/100
Ever Cut?
No
RJF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.16 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$54.00
Annual$216.00
Monthly avg$18.00