Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.25
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
18.3%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
BCSF Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 16.2% and trend is rising.
BCSF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield18.3%
Trailing DPS$2.25
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout160.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR12.2%
5Y CAGR6.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)16.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield18.3%
1Y Total Return-7.2%
5Y Total Return28.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)53.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,85610Y ago$13,52420Y ago$13,524
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.
BCSF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
BCSF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 160.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BCSF has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.2% and 5-year CAGR of 6.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BCSF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 18.3% dividend yield, 18.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 16.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 28.6%, with dividends contributing 53.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,524 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
BCSF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.91
Avg/Payment$0.3955
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.4200 | — | 15.04% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.4200 | ↑ +180.0% | 16.03% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↓ -66.7% | 14.02% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 16.19% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 15.45% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 15.21% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 13.61% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 10.27% | Jan 31, 2025 |
BCSF Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
18.3%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
4Y
6.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
18.3%
#3 of 9
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BCSF Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.84 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7.0% |
| 2025 | $1.95 | 8.3% | 5 | $1.52 | 128.3% | 0.78x | 16.2% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | 12.5% | 4 | $1.85 | 97.3% | 1.03x | 15.0% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | 15.9% | 4 | $1.91 | 83.8% | 1.19x | 13.3% |
| 2022 | $1.38 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.63 | 84.7% | 1.18x | 11.5% |
| 2021 | $1.36 | -4.4% | 4 | $1.86 | 73.1% | 1.37x | 11.3% |
| 2020 | $1.42 | -11.6% | 4 | $0.14 | 1016.0% | 0.10x | 11.8% |
| 2019 | $1.61 | 300.0% | 4 | $1.87 | 86.1% | 1.16x | 13.4% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | — | 1 | $0.68 | 59.2% | 1.69x | 3.3% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.98 | — | — | — |
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BCSF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BCSF stock.
How much dividend does BCSF pay per share?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +18.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BCSF's next ex-dividend date?
BCSF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BCSF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BCSF's dividend safe?
BCSF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +160.9%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BCSF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BCSF pay dividends?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BCSF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BCSF five years ago would be worth approximately $12,856 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BCSF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BCSF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +16.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +18.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.