Raymond James sets $0.54 quarterly dividend
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) reported two corporate actions.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) reported two corporate actions. The Board of Directors appointed William (Will) W. Weatherford, managing partner of Weatherford Capital, as an independent director, effective December 15, 2026. He will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and Risk Committee, and the Board size increases from 12 to 13 directors. Weatherford brings private investment and public-service experience, including leadership of Weatherford Capital and prior service as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share on RJF common stock, payable on October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2026. Raymond James describes itself as a diversified financial services company with $1.93 trillion in total client assets.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend: $0.54 per share
Dividend payment date: October 15, 2026
Dividend record date: October 1, 2026
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Quarterly cash dividend
$0.54 per share
Declared on August 26, 2026 for RJF common stock
Dividend payment date
October 15, 2026
Payable date for the $0.54 per share dividend
Dividend record date
October 1, 2026
Shareholders of record on this date receive the dividend
Total client assets
$1.93 trillion
Total client assets of Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Weatherford Capital assets
over $1.2 billion
Assets managed by Weatherford Capital, led by Will Weatherford
Board size before appointment
12 directors
Board size prior to adding William W. Weatherford
Board size after appointment
13 directors
Board size after William W. Weatherford joins
Key Terms
independent director, Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Regulation FD Disclosure, +1 more
5 terms
independent director regulatory
"The Board has affirmatively determined that Mr. Weatherford is an independent director."
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
Audit Committee regulatory
"he will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Risk Committee."
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Risk Committee regulatory
"he will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Risk Committee."
A risk committee is a group, usually part of a company’s board or senior leadership, tasked with spotting, assessing and guiding how the company manages threats to its finances, operations and compliance—think of it as a regular safety inspection for the business. Investors care because the committee’s work influences how likely the company is to avoid big losses, regulatory trouble or surprises that can hurt earnings and share value.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On August 26, 2026, Raymond James Financial, Inc."
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements made in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
FAQ
What board change did RJF announce in this 8-K filing?
RJF announced that William (Will) W. Weatherford was elected to its Board of Directors, effective December 15, 2026. He is an independent director and will serve on the Audit Committee and Risk Committee, increasing the Board size from 12 to 13 members.
What dividend did RJF (RJF) declare and when will it be paid?
RJF’s Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share on its common stock, payable on October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2026, as disclosed in the dividend press release.
Is Will Weatherford considered independent under RJF’s board standards?
Yes. The Board of Raymond James Financial has affirmatively determined that William W. Weatherford is an independent director, and he will participate in the company’s standard compensation and indemnification arrangements for non-executive directors.
What committees of RJF’s Board will Will Weatherford join?
Will Weatherford will serve on Raymond James Financial’s Audit Committee and Risk Committee, according to the Board’s appointment resolution effective December 15, 2026.
How large is Raymond James Financial’s client asset base according to this filing?
Raymond James Financial states that it is a diversified financial services firm with $1.93 trillion in total client assets, providing private client, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Appointment of New Director
(d) On August 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (“Company”) appointed William W. Weatherford, age 46, as a director, effective December 15, 2026. In connection therewith, Mr. Weatherford was also appointed to the Board’s Audit Committee and its Risk Committee. The Board has affirmatively determined that Mr. Weatherford is an independent director.
Mr. Weatherford serves as the managing partner of Weatherford Capital, a family-owned private investment firm, since its founding in 2015. Prior to the founding of Weatherford Capital, Mr. Weatherford served in the Florida Legislature from 2006 until 2014, including as the 84th Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 2012. He currently serves as a director of Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (NYSE: DFH), as Chairman of the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees, as well as on the boards of Kitson & Partners, PayIt, Utility, Inc. and American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Weatherford was a director of Sunshine Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBCP) from 2015 until its merger with CenterState Bank Corporation in 2018. Mr. Weatherford holds a bachelor’s degree in international business from Davis College of Business, Jacksonville University.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Weatherford and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and there are no transactions in which he has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Weatherford will participate in the standard fee arrangements for non-executive directors, which are described in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders under the caption “Director Compensation,” filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2026. Mr. Weatherford will also enter into the Company’s standard indemnification agreement which the Company concludes with all directors, pursuant to which we will indemnify him for certain actions he takes in his capacity as a director. A copy of the form of indemnification agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6, 2019, and is incorporated herein by reference.
In connection with the above appointment, the size of the Board was increased from twelve (12) to thirteen (13) directors.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company in connection with the above is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 26, 2026, Raymond James Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that the Board of Directors had declared on August 26, 2026 a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share for each outstanding share of common stock of the Company. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2026.
A copy of the Press Release is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings (unless the Company specifically states that the information or exhibit in this particular report is incorporated by reference).
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. The following are filed as exhibits to this report:
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Press release, dated August 31, 2026, issued by Raymond James Financial, Inc. | ||||
| 99.2 | Press release, dated August 26, 2026, issued by Raymond James Financial, Inc. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | ||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. | ||||||||
Date: September 1, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jonathan W. Oorlog, Jr. | ||||||
| Jonathan W. Oorlog, Jr. | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
| August 31, 2026 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | |||||||
| Media Contact: Steve Hollister, 727.567.2824 | ||||||||
| Investor Contact: Kristina Waugh, 727.567.7654 | ||||||||
| raymondjames.com/news-and-media/press-releases | ||||||||
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL BOARD APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – On August 26, 2026, Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) announced the election of Will Weatherford, managing partner of Weatherford Capital, to its Board of Directors, effective December 15, 2026. A native of the Tampa Bay area with longstanding civic ties to the region, he will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Risk Committee.
“Will brings an impressive combination of business leadership, investment experience and public service to Raymond James,” said Paul Reilly, executive chair. “His perspective on innovation, governance and long-term value creation will help support Raymond James' continued growth and bring valuable perspective to our board. Will’s commitment to integrity and service aligns well with our culture and positions him to make meaningful contributions to the firm's continued success.”
Weatherford co-founded Weatherford Capital in Tampa, Fla. with his two brothers in 2015, leads the firm’s investment strategy, capital formation and operations and serves as the chair of its Investment Committee. The family-owned private investment firm manages over $1.2 billion in assets, partnering with visionary leaders to build enduring companies across technology, financial services, business services, sports and public-sector markets. Weatherford serves on the boards of several companies within the firm’s portfolio.
Before co-founding Weatherford Capital, Weatherford was elected to the Florida House of Representatives and served from 2006 to 2014, including as the state’s 84th Speaker of the House from 2012 to 2014. Weatherford serves as a Trustee of the University of South Florida, where he previously served as Chair, and as a Trustee of Jacksonville University, his alma mater. He previously served as Co-Chairman of the Super Bowl LV Host Committee and sits on the boards of Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH) and GuideWell, among others. Weatherford holds a bachelor’s degree in international business from Jacksonville University, where he played collegiate football.
About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Total client assets are $1.93 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.
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Exhibit 99.2
| August 26, 2026 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | |||||||
| Media Contact: Steve Hollister, 727.567.2824 | ||||||||
| Investor Contact: Kristina Waugh, 727.567.7654 | ||||||||
| raymondjames.com/news-and-media/press-releases | ||||||||
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL DECLARES
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND ON COMMON STOCK
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – On August 26, 2026, the Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on shares of its common stock of $0.54 per share, payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2026.
About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Total client assets are $1.93 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include information concerning future shareholder distributions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, and they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although we make such statements based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. We caution investors not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements and urge you to carefully consider the risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available at www.raymondjames.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement in the event it later turns out to be inaccurate, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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