Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.38
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
ARCC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.6% and trend is rising.
ARCC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.38
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout24.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.9%
5Y CAGR3.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return3.6%
5Y Total Return50.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)48.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,02410Y ago$24,22820Y ago$30,144
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ARCC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
ARCC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ares Capital Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ARCC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.9% and 5-year CAGR of 3.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ARCC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 50.2%, with dividends contributing 48.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,228 today.
ARCC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.41
Avg/Payment$0.4705
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.4800 | — | 9.97% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.4800 | — | 10.75% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 9.45% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 9.01% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 8.92% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 9.02% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 8.85% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 9.43% | Sep 30, 2024 |
ARCC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#7 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
3.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.9B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.5B | 10.3% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 OBDCBlue Owl Capital Cor… | $6.1B | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $3.0B | 8.6% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
1st  PSECProspect Capital Cor… | $1.3B | 27.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MAINMain Street Capital … | $5.1B | 6.3% | 63.1% | 4 | Watch |
3rd  SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $871M | 10.3% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $881M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
ARCC Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.96 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.8% |
| 2025 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.86 | 103.2% | 0.97x | 11.6% |
| 2024 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.44 | 78.7% | 1.27x | 11.6% |
| 2023 | $1.92 | 2.7% | 4 | $2.68 | 71.6% | 1.40x | 11.6% |
| 2022 | $1.87 | 15.4% | 4 | $1.19 | 157.1% | 0.64x | 11.3% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | 1.2% | 4 | $3.51 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 9.8% |
| 2020 | $1.60 | -4.8% | 4 | $1.14 | 140.4% | 0.71x | 9.7% |
| 2019 | $1.68 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.86 | 90.3% | 1.11x | 10.2% |
| 2018 | $1.54 | 1.3% | 4 | $2.01 | 76.6% | 1.31x | 9.3% |
| 2017 | $1.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.57 | 96.8% | 1.03x | 9.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARCC stock.
How much dividend does ARCC pay per share?
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.38 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ARCC's next ex-dividend date?
ARCC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ARCC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ARCC's dividend safe?
ARCC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +24.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ARCC increased its dividend?
ARCC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.7%.
How often does ARCC pay dividends?
Ares Capital Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.38 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ARCC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ARCC five years ago would be worth approximately $15,024 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ARCC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ARCC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.