B. Riley Financial, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For B. Riley Financial, Inc. (RILY), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 30.01% and a payout ratio of -5.47%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

11 years
Metric (FY)20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividends per share (FY)$1.00$4.00$4.00$11.50$1.33$1.49$0.74$0.67$0.28$0.32$0.03
Dividend yield (FY) %30.01%24.28%13.22%14.58%3.84%6.23%6.16%3.99%1.60%3.25%0.50%
Payout ratio (FY) %-5.47%-149.29%-79.75%79.67%21.21%50.73%146.26%144.99%24.78%44.21%-8.26%

Dividend Payout History

36 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2024-06-11May 23, 242024-05-27$0.50
2024-03-22March 08, 242024-03-11$0.50
2023-11-30November 17, 232023-11-20$1.00
2023-08-21August 10, 232023-08-11$1.00
2023-05-23May 15, 232023-05-16$1.00
2023-03-23March 09, 232023-03-10$1.00
2022-11-29November 14, 222022-11-15$1.00
2022-08-23August 10, 222022-08-11$1.00
2022-05-20May 10, 222022-05-11$1.00
2022-03-23March 08, 222022-03-09$1.00
2021-11-23November 08, 212021-11-09$4.00
2021-08-26August 12, 212021-08-13$1.50
2021-05-28May 14, 212021-05-17$3.00
2021-03-24March 09, 212021-03-10$3.00
2020-11-24November 09, 202020-11-10$0.38
2020-08-28August 13, 202020-08-14$0.35
2020-06-10May 29, 202020-06-01$0.25
2020-03-31March 16, 202020-03-17$0.35
2019-11-26November 13, 192019-11-14$0.65
2019-08-29August 14, 192019-08-15$0.50
2019-05-29May 14, 192019-05-15$0.26
2019-03-28March 18, 192019-03-19$0.08
2018-11-30November 15, 182018-11-16$0.16
2018-08-31August 15, 182018-08-16$0.30
2018-06-05May 18, 182018-05-21$0.12
2018-04-03March 19, 182018-03-20$0.16
2017-11-30November 21, 172017-11-22$0.12
2017-08-29August 17, 172017-08-21$0.13
2017-05-31May 19, 172017-05-23$0.16
2017-03-13March 02, 172017-03-06$0.26
2016-12-14November 25, 162016-11-29$0.25
2016-09-08August 18, 162016-08-22$0.03
2015-12-09November 20, 152015-11-24$0.06
2015-09-10August 21, 152015-08-25$0.20
2015-06-12May 20, 152015-05-22$0.06
2014-12-09November 14, 142014-11-18$0.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much B. Riley Financial, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for B. Riley Financial, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is B. Riley Financial, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can B. Riley Financial, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider B. Riley Financial, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include B. Riley Financial, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.