Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.19
Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
12.9%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
BBDC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 14.1% and trend is rising.
BBDC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield12.9%
Trailing DPS$1.19
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout49.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR10.7%
5Y CAGR14.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)14.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield13.6%
1Y Total Return21.0%
5Y Total Return39.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)50.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,90910Y ago$12,66020Y ago$23,846
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BBDC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
BBDC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
BBDC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Barings BDC, Inc. distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 49.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBDC has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.7% and 5-year CAGR of 14.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBDC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 12.9% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 13.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 14.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 39.1%, with dividends contributing 50.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,660 today.
BBDC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.19
Avg/Payment$0.2595
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | — | 14.27% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.2600 | ↓ -16.1% | 14.78% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↓ -13.9% | 13.74% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 14.00% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.3600 | ↑ +38.5% | 11.73% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 10.57% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 10.62% | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 10.55% | Jun 12, 2024 |
BBDC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
12.9%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
7Y
14.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.6%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd BBDCBarings BDC, Inc. | $965M | 12.9% | 1.2% | 7 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.9B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $1.1B | 13.5% | 75.3% | 3 | Watch |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.5B | 10.3% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $908M | 13.2% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $871M | 10.3% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $881M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
BBDC Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $1.29 | 24.0% | 4 | $0.97 | 133.0% | 0.75x | 14.1% |
| 2024 | $1.04 | 2.0% | 4 | $1.04 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 11.4% |
| 2023 | $1.02 | 7.4% | 4 | $1.20 | 85.0% | 1.18x | 11.1% |
| 2022 | $0.95 | 15.9% | 4 | $0.05 | 2087.9% | 0.05x | 10.4% |
| 2021 | $0.82 | 26.2% | 4 | $1.19 | 68.9% | 1.45x | 9.0% |
| 2020 | $0.65 | 20.4% | 4 | $0.17 | 382.4% | 0.26x | 7.1% |
| 2019 | $0.54 | -75.6% | 4 | $1.16 | 46.6% | 2.15x | 5.9% |
| 2018 | $2.21 | 34.2% | 4 | $-2.29 | — | — | 24.2% |
| 2017 | $1.65 | -12.7% | 4 | $-0.62 | — | — | 18.0% |
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Start ComparisonBBDC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBDC stock.
How much dividend does BBDC pay per share?
Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +12.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BBDC's next ex-dividend date?
BBDC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BBDC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BBDC's dividend safe?
BBDC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +49.8%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BBDC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Barings BDC, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BBDC pay dividends?
Barings BDC, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BBDC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BBDC five years ago would be worth approximately $13,909 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BBDC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BBDC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +14.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +12.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.