Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.51
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2017 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
13.8%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CGBD Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 16.6% and trend is rising.
CGBD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield13.8%
Trailing DPS$1.51
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout226.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR1.2%
5Y CAGR2.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)16.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.8%
Total Shareholder Yield15.6%
1Y Total Return-10.0%
5Y Total Return44.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)63.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,45010Y ago$14,32420Y ago$14,324
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). CGBD's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
CGBD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
CGBD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 226.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
CGBD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.2% and 5-year CAGR of 2.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CGBD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 13.8% dividend yield, 1.8% buyback yield, 15.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 16.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 44.5%, with dividends contributing 63.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,324 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CGBD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.49
Avg/Payment$0.4245
Latest Change-12.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | ↓ -12.5% | 14.16% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4000 | — | 14.63% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 13.61% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 14.00% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↓ -20.0% | 13.30% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +11.1% | 14.35% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4500 | ↓ -4.3% | 10.43% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 10.96% | Oct 17, 2024 |
CGBD Dividend vs Peers
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#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
13.8%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
0Y
2.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
15.6%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $761M | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $12.9B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.2% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $203M | 20.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 MFICMidCap Financial Inv… | $916M | 15.3% | 2.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 OCSLOaktree Specialty Le… | $1.0B | 14.9% | 4.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TRINTrinity Capital Inc. | $1.2B | 11.7% | 1.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $2.9B | 27.3% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
1st  PSECProspect Capital Cor… | $1.1B | 34.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
CGBD Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7.3% |
| 2025 | $1.70 | -9.1% | 4 | $1.01 | 168.3% | 0.59x | 16.6% |
| 2024 | $1.87 | 6.2% | 4 | $1.58 | 118.4% | 0.84x | 18.3% |
| 2023 | $1.76 | 7.3% | 4 | $1.64 | 107.3% | 0.93x | 17.2% |
| 2022 | $1.64 | 9.3% | 4 | $1.49 | 110.1% | 0.91x | 16.0% |
| 2021 | $1.50 | 2.0% | 4 | $2.69 | 55.8% | 1.79x | 14.7% |
| 2020 | $1.47 | -15.5% | 4 | $0.08 | 1821.6% | 0.05x | 14.4% |
| 2019 | $1.74 | 3.6% | 4 | $1.02 | 170.6% | 0.59x | 17.0% |
| 2018 | $1.68 | 36.6% | 4 | $0.63 | 266.7% | 0.38x | 16.4% |
| 2017 | $1.23 | — | 3 | $1.59 | 77.4% | 1.29x | 12.0% |
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CGBD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CGBD stock.
How much dividend does CGBD pay per share?
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +13.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CGBD's next ex-dividend date?
CGBD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CGBD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CGBD's dividend safe?
CGBD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +226.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CGBD increased its dividend?
CGBD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.9%.
How often does CGBD pay dividends?
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 9+ years from 2017 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CGBD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CGBD five years ago would be worth approximately $14,450 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CGBD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CGBD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +16.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +13.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.