Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.76
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (KBDC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
12.7%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
KBDC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.0% and trend is unknown.
KBDC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield12.7%
Trailing DPS$1.76
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout170.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.0%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.2%
Total Shareholder Yield17.9%
1Y Total Return-3.4%
5Y Total Return4.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,47910Y ago$10,47920Y ago$10,479
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.
KBDC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
KBDC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 170.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
KBDC has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KBDC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 12.7% dividend yield, 5.2% buyback yield, 17.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.0% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 4.8%, with dividends contributing 21.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,479 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
KBDC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 12 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.90
Avg/Payment$0.3250
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 11.63% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4000 | — | 14.58% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 12.57% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 14.26% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↑ +300.0% | 12.45% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.1000 | ↓ -75.0% | 9.51% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↑ +300.0% | 11.10% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1000 | ↓ -75.0% | 8.23% | Mar 18, 2025 |
KBDC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
12.7%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
17.9%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBDCKayne Anderson BDC, … | $918M | 12.7% | 1.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.1B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.3B | 11.0% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 OBDCBlue Owl Capital Cor… | $5.4B | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $977M | 16.6% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $191M | 21.8% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  MFICMidCap Financial Inv… | $914M | 15.3% | 2.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MAINMain Street Capital … | $4.7B | 7.4% | 68.8% | 5 | Watch |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $2.9B | 9.1% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
KBDC Annual Dividend History (2021–2026)
6 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.80 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 38.5% | 6 | $1.33 | 135.3% | 0.74x | 11.0% |
| 2024 | $1.30 | — | 4 | $2.07 | 62.8% | 1.59x | 8.0% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.19 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.70 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.34 | — | — | — |
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KBDC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KBDC stock.
How much dividend does KBDC pay per share?
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (KBDC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +12.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KBDC's next ex-dividend date?
KBDC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KBDC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KBDC's dividend safe?
KBDC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +170.5%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KBDC increased its dividend?
KBDC has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does KBDC pay dividends?
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KBDC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KBDC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,479 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KBDC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KBDC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.0% 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 the lower original cost basis.