WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) announced today its plans to continue the return of capital to stockholders through an increased quarterly dividend. The company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.245 per share, an increase of 9 percent from the previous quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on March 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of February 26, 2024. This is the fifth consecutive year the company has increased the quarterly dividend, with a total increase of 96 percent over the past four years.
Chief Executive Officer Rick Thornberry commented, “I am pleased that Radian’s financial strength and flexibility support the continued return of capital to stockholders, including an increase to our dividend. Our regular dividend yield continues to be the highest in the private mortgage insurance industry.”
About Radian
Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is ensuring the American dream of homeownership responsibly and sustainably through products and services that include industry-leading mortgage insurance and a comprehensive suite of mortgage, risk, title, valuation, asset management and other real estate services. We are powered by technology, informed by data and driven to deliver new and better ways to transact and manage risk. Visit radian.com and homegenius.com to learn more about how Radian and its pioneering homegenius platform are building a smarter future for mortgage and real estate services.
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