Raymond James Financial, Inc. - 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report, dated February 19, 2026, covers the results of the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the declaration of a quarterly dividend. The filing was signed on February 23, 2026, by the Chief Financial Officer.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. The primary financial disclosure is the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholders voted on five key matters at the Annual Meeting. All proposals were approved with significant majorities:
- Election of Directors: All 12 nominees were elected. Broker non-votes totaled 23,954,132 for each director.
- Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay): Approved with 94.74% of votes cast "For".
- 2012 Stock Incentive Plan: Approved with 95.32% of votes cast "For".
- 2003 Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Approved with 99.39% of votes cast "For".
- Appointment of Auditor: Ratification of KPMG LLP was approved with 95.37% of votes cast "For".
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document strictly reports on the shareholder vote outcomes and the dividend declaration.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the dividend payment date of April 15, 2026, and the record date of April 1, 2026.
- Confirm the composition of the newly elected Board of Directors.
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context on the dividend declaration.
- Note that the filing explicitly states the dividend information is "furnished" and not "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.