Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.02
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (GSBD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
21.2%
Payout Ratio
2.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
GSBD Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.0% and trend is rising.
GSBD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield21.2%
Trailing DPS$2.02
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M8
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout255.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.5%
5Y CAGR0.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.9%
Total Shareholder Yield26.1%
1Y Total Return1.1%
5Y Total Return-2.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)47.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,75610Y ago$12,52720Y ago$15,092
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.
GSBD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
GSBD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. distributes 2.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 255.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GSBD has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.5% and 5-year CAGR of 0.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GSBD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 21.2% dividend yield, 4.9% buyback yield, 26.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -2.4%, with dividends contributing 47.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,527 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
GSBD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.50
Avg/Payment$0.3250
Latest Change+966.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.3200 | ↑ +966.7% | 10.47% | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.0300 | ↓ -90.6% | 15.05% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.3200 | — | 16.24% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.3200 | ↑ +966.7% | 19.71% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.0300 | ↓ -90.6% | 20.87% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +700.0% | 20.26% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0400 | ↓ -91.7% | 15.58% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4800 | ↑ +1500.0% | 19.37% | Oct 28, 2025 |
GSBD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
21.2%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.0% payout
Streak
1Y
0.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
26.1%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd GSBDGoldman Sachs BDC, I… | $1.1B | 21.2% | 2.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.7B | 9.5% | 97.3% | 0 | At Risk |
 FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $1.0B | 15.9% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.2% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $195M | 21.3% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $775M | 13.5% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 OCSLOaktree Specialty Le… | $1.1B | 14.3% | 4.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $3.1B | 25.1% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
 BBDCBarings BDC, Inc. | $903M | 13.8% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
GSBD Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.02 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 5.4% |
| 2025 | $1.88 | 4.4% | 7 | $1.03 | 182.5% | 0.55x | 10.0% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 327.3% | 0.31x | 9.6% |
| 2023 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.81 | 99.4% | 1.01x | 9.6% |
| 2022 | $1.80 | -7.7% | 4 | $0.54 | 333.3% | 0.30x | 9.6% |
| 2021 | $1.95 | 8.3% | 7 | $1.89 | 103.2% | 0.97x | 10.4% |
| 2020 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.26 | 55.2% | 1.81x | 9.6% |
| 2019 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.90 | 200.0% | 0.50x | 9.6% |
| 2018 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.34 | 134.3% | 0.74x | 9.6% |
| 2017 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.28 | 140.6% | 0.71x | 9.6% |
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GSBD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GSBD stock.
How much dividend does GSBD pay per share?
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (GSBD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +21.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is GSBD's next ex-dividend date?
GSBD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GSBD typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is GSBD's dividend safe?
GSBD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.0% and FCF payout ratio of +255.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GSBD increased its dividend?
GSBD has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.9%.
How often does GSBD pay dividends?
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GSBD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GSBD five years ago would be worth approximately $9,756 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GSBD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GSBD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +21.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.