Great Elm Capital Corp. 8.50% Notes DUE 2029 (GECCI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2029 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
GECCI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.6% and trend is unknown.
GECCI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
GECCI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
GECCI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Great Elm Capital Corp. 8.50% Notes DUE 2029 has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 2.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
GECCI has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GECCI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 0.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.6% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 20.7%, with dividends contributing 19.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,074 today.
GECCI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2029Latest | $0.1712 | ↓ -67.8% | 9.15% | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Mar 15, 2029 | $0.5313 | ↓ -1.1% | 8.47% | Mar 31, 2029 |
| Dec 15, 2028 | $0.5372 | ↑ +1.1% | 8.47% | Dec 31, 2028 |
| Sep 15, 2028 | $0.5313 | ↑ +1.1% | 8.47% | Sep 30, 2028 |
| Jun 15, 2028 | $0.5253 | ↓ -1.1% | 8.47% | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Mar 15, 2028 | $0.5313 | ↓ -1.1% | 8.47% | Mar 31, 2028 |
| Dec 15, 2027 | $0.5372 | ↑ +1.1% | 8.47% | Dec 31, 2027 |
| Sep 15, 2027 | $0.5313 | ↑ +1.1% | 8.47% | Sep 30, 2027 |
GECCI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $352M | 0.2% | — | 2 | Unknown | |
3rd | $196M | 21.2% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
| $1.5B | 9.5% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $742M | 16.1% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $680M | 13.2% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk | |
2nd | $206M | 26.9% | — | 1 | Unknown |
| $612M | 9.6% | 30.9% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $439M | 12.6% | 95.5% | 0 | At Risk | |
1st | $116M | 30.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
GECCI Annual Dividend History (2023–2029)
7 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | $0.70 | -66.9% | 2 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2028 | $2.13 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 8.6% |
| 2027 | $2.13 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 8.6% |
| 2026YTD | $2.13 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 8.6% |
| 2025 | $2.13 | 41.7% | 4 | $-2.57 | — | — | 8.6% |
| 2024 | $1.50 | — | 3 | $0.36 | 416.5% | 0.24x | 6.1% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.33 | — | — | — |
Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
2+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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GECCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GECCI stock.
How much dividend does GECCI pay per share?
Great Elm Capital Corp. 8.50% Notes DUE 2029 (GECCI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.06 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GECCI's next ex-dividend date?
GECCI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GECCI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GECCI's dividend safe?
GECCI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +2.9%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GECCI increased its dividend?
GECCI has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does GECCI pay dividends?
Great Elm Capital Corp. 8.50% Notes DUE 2029 pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.06 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2024 to 2029.
How much would $10,000 invested in GECCI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GECCI five years ago would be worth approximately $12,074 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GECCI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GECCI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.