Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
16.2%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
FSCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 17.8% and trend is unknown.
FSCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield16.2%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M13
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR105.4%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)17.8%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield20.1%
Total Shareholder Yield36.3%
1Y Total Return-20.8%
5Y Total Return67.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)57.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,70210Y ago$16,70220Y ago$16,701
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.
FSCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
FSCO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FSCO has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 105.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FSCO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 16.2% dividend yield, 20.1% buyback yield, 36.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 17.8% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 67.0%, with dividends contributing 57.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,702 today.
FSCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$1.29
Avg/Payment$0.0643
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026Latest | $0.0583 | — | 15.73% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.0583 | — | 15.83% | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $0.0583 | — | 15.86% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.0583 | ↓ -14.0% | 15.37% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.0678 | — | 14.40% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.0678 | — | 12.68% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.0678 | — | 13.15% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.0678 | — | 13.02% | Nov 28, 2025 |
FSCO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
16.2%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
36.3%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $997M | 16.2% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  OXLCOxford Lane Capital … | $812M | 55.5% | — | 4 | Unknown |
2nd  ECCEagle Point Credit C… | $484M | 39.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $742M | 16.1% | 1.7% | 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 |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $678M | 13.2% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $761M | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
FSCO Annual Dividend History (2022–2026)
5 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.37 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 8.2% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 11.6% | 12 | $0.76 | 104.9% | 0.95x | 17.8% |
| 2024 | $0.71 | 11.8% | 12 | $0.95 | 75.2% | 1.33x | 15.9% |
| 2023 | $0.64 | 594.6% | 12 | $1.23 | 51.9% | 1.93x | 14.3% |
| 2022 | $0.09 | — | 2 | $-0.79 | — | — | 2.1% |
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FSCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FSCO stock.
How much dividend does FSCO pay per share?
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +16.2%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is FSCO's next ex-dividend date?
FSCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FSCO typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is FSCO's dividend safe?
FSCO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FSCO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, FS Credit Opportunities Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FSCO pay dividends?
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FSCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FSCO five years ago would be worth approximately $16,702 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FSCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FSCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +17.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +16.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.