Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.56
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
28.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
GECC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.1% and trend is falling.
GECC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield28.1%
Trailing DPS$1.56
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout35.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-8.8%
5Y CAGR-6.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield28.1%
1Y Total Return-34.8%
5Y Total Return-33.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)39.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,61310Y ago$5,12020Y ago$5,120
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). GECC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
GECC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
GECC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Great Elm Capital Corp. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
GECC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -8.8% and 5-year CAGR of -6.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GECC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 28.1% dividend yield, 28.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -33.9%, with dividends contributing 39.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $5,120 today.
GECC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.93
Avg/Payment$0.3465
Latest Change-16.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | ↓ -16.7% | 22.63% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.3000 | ↓ -18.9% | 28.60% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 22.08% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 13.63% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 14.18% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.3700 | ↑ +640.0% | 14.48% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0500 | ↓ -85.7% | 13.19% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 13.67% | Dec 31, 2024 |
GECC Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
28.1%
#2 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
-6.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
28.1%
#2 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd GECCGreat Elm Capital Co… | $64M | 28.1% | — | 1 | Unknown |
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1st  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $195M | 28.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 MRCCMonroe Capital Corpo… | $110M | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.1B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
GECC Annual Dividend History (2010–2026)
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.55 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $1.48 | 2.1% | 4 | $-2.57 | — | — | 7.1% |
| 2024 | $1.45 | -3.3% | 5 | $0.36 | 402.8% | 0.25x | 7.0% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | -23.1% | 5 | $3.33 | 45.0% | 2.22x | 7.2% |
| 2022 | $1.95 | -18.7% | 4 | $-2.49 | — | — | 9.4% |
| 2021 | $2.40 | 17.6% | 4 | $-2.52 | — | — | 11.5% |
| 2020 | $2.04 | -65.0% | 12 | $-14.41 | — | — | 9.8% |
| 2019 | $5.83 | -19.4% | 12 | $-4.42 | — | — | 28.0% |
| 2018 | $7.24 | 3.3% | 12 | $-5.07 | — | — | 34.8% |
| 2017 | $7.00 | 620.5% | 12 | $-1.42 | — | — | 33.6% |
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GECC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GECC stock.
How much dividend does GECC pay per share?
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.56 per share, with a current dividend yield of +28.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GECC's next ex-dividend date?
GECC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GECC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GECC's dividend safe?
GECC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +35.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GECC increased its dividend?
GECC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -6.2%.
How often does GECC pay dividends?
Great Elm Capital Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.56 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GECC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GECC five years ago would be worth approximately $6,613 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GECC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GECC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +28.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.