Broadridge Financial SolutionsBR +2.91%81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates BR with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $242.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 867 Software companies, Broadridge Financial Solutions ranks worse than 50.06% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Broadridge Financial Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Broadridge Financial Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BR'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Broadridge Financial Solutions was 0.44. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.41.
BR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 50.06% of 867
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs BR: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Broadridge Financial Solutions was 2.85%. The lowest was 1.06%. And the median was 1.58%.
During the past 12 months, Broadridge Financial Solutions's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Broadridge Financial Solutions was 110.50% per year. The lowest was 8.70% per year. And the median was 16.35% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Broadridge Financial Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Broadridge Financial Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Broadridge Financial Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
BR vs CDW, CTSH, LDOS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Broadridge Financial Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Broadridge Financial Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Broadridge Financial Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Broadridge Financial Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Broadridge Financial Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Broadridge Financial Solutions and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Broadridge Financial Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Broadridge Financial Solutions ranks #434 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Broadridge Financial Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Broadridge Financial Solutions' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.44. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Broadridge Financial Solutions' value of 0.36 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Broadridge Financial Solutions ranks #434 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Broadridge Financial Solutions has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadridge Financial Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CDW and CTSH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Broadridge Financial Solutions ranks #434 out of 867 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Broadridge Financial Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Broadridge Financial Solutions' value of 0.36 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Broadridge Financial Solutions' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Broadridge Financial Solutions has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Broadridge Financial Solutions's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 12.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Broadridge Financial Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Broadridge Financial Solutions's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadridge Financial Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $242.69, compared to a current price of $140.93 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 12.2% below the Software industry median of 0.41. Broadridge Financial Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadridge Financial Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $140.93 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $242.69.
GuruFocus considers Broadridge Financial Solutions to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $242.69 vs. price of $140.93 (41.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Software median (#434 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Broadridge Financial Solutions Business Description
Broadridge Financial Solutions, which was spun off from Automatic Data Processing in 2007, is a leading provider of investor communication and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker/dealers, traditional and alternative-asset managers, wealth managers, and corporate issuers. Broadridge is composed of two operating segments: investor communication solutions and global technology and operations.
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