Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.80
FS KKR Capital Corp. (FSK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
27.3%
Payout Ratio
71.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
FSK Dividend Income Check
Safety
71.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 17.1% and trend is rising.
FSK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield27.3%
Trailing DPS$2.80
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout71.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout191.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.7%
5Y CAGR1.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)17.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield27.3%
1Y Total Return-35.5%
5Y Total Return8.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)61.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,84510Y ago$11,31720Y ago$11,722
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.
FSK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
FSK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
FS KKR Capital Corp. distributes 71.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 191.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FSK has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.7% and 5-year CAGR of 1.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FSK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 27.3% dividend yield, 27.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 17.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 8.4%, with dividends contributing 61.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,317 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
FSK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.23
Avg/Payment$0.5115
Latest Change-12.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026Latest | $0.4200 | ↓ -12.5% | 22.50% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.4800 | ↓ -31.4% | 25.54% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 18.15% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 17.47% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 13.61% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 13.89% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 16.85% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 15.29% | Oct 2, 2024 |
FSK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
27.3%
#2 of 9
Safety
Watch
71.3% payout
Streak
1Y
1.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
27.3%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $2.9B | 27.3% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $12.9B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.2% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 OBDCBlue Owl Capital Cor… | $5.4B | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $203M | 20.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
1st  PSECProspect Capital Cor… | $1.1B | 34.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MAINMain Street Capital … | $4.7B | 7.4% | 68.8% | 5 | Watch |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $2.9B | 9.1% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $761M | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
FSK Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.90 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.5% |
| 2025 | $2.80 | -3.4% | 4 | $0.04 | 7124.7% | 0.01x | 17.1% |
| 2024 | $2.90 | -1.7% | 6 | $2.09 | 138.8% | 0.72x | 17.7% |
| 2023 | $2.95 | 10.9% | 7 | $2.48 | 119.0% | 0.84x | 18.1% |
| 2022 | $2.66 | 7.7% | 4 | $0.32 | 831.3% | 0.12x | 16.3% |
| 2021 | $2.47 | -3.5% | 4 | $7.16 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 15.1% |
| 2020 | $2.56 | -15.8% | 4 | $-3.26 | — | — | 15.7% |
| 2019 | $3.04 | -10.6% | 4 | $1.90 | 160.0% | 0.63x | 18.6% |
| 2018 | $3.40 | -1.0% | 5 | $9.05 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 20.8% |
| 2017 | $3.44 | -3.7% | 4 | $2.96 | 116.1% | 0.86x | 21.0% |
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FSK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FSK stock.
How much dividend does FSK pay per share?
FS KKR Capital Corp. (FSK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +27.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FSK's next ex-dividend date?
FSK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FSK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FSK's dividend safe?
FSK's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +71.3% and FCF payout ratio of +191.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has FSK increased its dividend?
FSK has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.8%.
How often does FSK pay dividends?
FS KKR Capital Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FSK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FSK five years ago would be worth approximately $10,845 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FSK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FSK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +17.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +27.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.