Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.77
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
13.0%
Payout Ratio
95.7%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
4 years
BCSF Dividend Income Check
Safety
95.7% payout ratio with at risk 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 Yield13.0%
Trailing DPS$1.77
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout95.7%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout130.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
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 Yield13.0%
1Y Total Return2.5%
5Y Total Return36.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)51.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,65210Y ago$14,22420Y ago$14,224
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. distributes 95.7% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 130.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — 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: 13.0% dividend yield, 13.0% 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 36.5%, with dividends contributing 51.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,224 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
BCSF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.83
Avg/Payment$0.3915
Latest Change+180.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $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 | — | 12.36% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 12.17% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 13.61% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 10.27% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 10.66% | Oct 31, 2024 |
BCSF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
13.0%
#4 of 9
Safety
At Risk
95.7% payout
Streak
4Y
6.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.0%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCSFBain Capital Special… | $886M | 13.0% | 95.7% | 4 | At Risk |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.6B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.4B | 10.5% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $234M | 17.8% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $840M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $736M | 12.2% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $885M | 13.5% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 TRINTrinity Capital Inc. | $1.2B | 11.6% | 1.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $3.0B | 25.8% | 71.3% | 0 | Watch |
BCSF Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2025 | $1.95 | 8.3% | 5 | — | — | — | 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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Start ComparisonBCSF — 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 $1.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +13.0%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is BCSF's dividend safe?
BCSF's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +95.7% and FCF payout ratio of +130.2%. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.77 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 $13,652 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 +13.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.