Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.45
Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
12.7%
Payout Ratio
95.5%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
GLAD Dividend Income Check
Safety
95.5% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.7% and trend is rising.
GLAD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield12.7%
Trailing DPS$2.45
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M13
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout95.5%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR9.4%
5Y CAGR5.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield12.7%
1Y Total Return-7.0%
5Y Total Return27.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)43.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,75410Y ago$23,51820Y ago$13,178
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.
GLAD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
GLAD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gladstone Capital Corporation distributes 95.5% of earnings as dividends (At Risk).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GLAD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.4% and 5-year CAGR of 5.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GLAD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 12.7% dividend yield, 12.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 27.5%, with dividends contributing 43.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,518 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
GLAD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$3.07
Avg/Payment$0.1535
Latest Change-16.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | ↓ -16.7% | 10.77% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $0.1800 | ↑ +20.0% | 9.96% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 8.99% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 9.39% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 9.48% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 20, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 9.49% | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 9.88% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 10.34% | Mar 31, 2026 |
GLAD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
12.7%
#5 of 9
Safety
At Risk
95.5% payout
Streak
0Y
5.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
12.7%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLADGladstone Capital Co… | $434M | 12.7% | 95.5% | 0 | At Risk |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.8B | 9.4% | 97.3% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $1.1B | 15.2% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.1% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $200M | 20.8% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $642M | 13.9% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $697M | 17.2% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MAINMain Street Capital … | $5.1B | 6.9% | 68.8% | 5 | Watch |
GLAD Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.53 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 8.8% |
| 2025 | $2.04 | -14.6% | 13 | $2.55 | 79.8% | 1.25x | 11.7% |
| 2024 | $2.38 | 21.2% | 13 | $4.34 | 54.9% | 1.82x | 13.7% |
| 2023 | $1.97 | 26.3% | 13 | $2.29 | 85.9% | 1.16x | 11.3% |
| 2022 | $1.56 | -0.3% | 12 | $1.16 | 134.1% | 0.75x | 8.9% |
| 2021 | $1.56 | -1.9% | 12 | $5.07 | 30.8% | 3.25x | 9.0% |
| 2020 | $1.59 | -5.4% | 12 | $-0.12 | — | — | 9.1% |
| 2019 | $1.68 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.36 | 123.5% | 0.81x | 9.6% |
| 2018 | $1.68 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.38 | 121.7% | 0.82x | 9.6% |
| 2017 | $1.68 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.35 | 124.4% | 0.80x | 9.6% |
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GLAD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GLAD stock.
How much dividend does GLAD pay per share?
Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +12.7%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is GLAD's next ex-dividend date?
GLAD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GLAD typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is GLAD's dividend safe?
GLAD's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +95.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has GLAD increased its dividend?
GLAD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.1%.
How often does GLAD pay dividends?
Gladstone Capital Corporation pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GLAD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GLAD five years ago would be worth approximately $12,754 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GLAD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GLAD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +12.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.