Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.12
New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
15.7%
Payout Ratio
8.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
NMFC Dividend Income Check
Safety
8.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.3% and trend is rising.
NMFC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield15.7%
Trailing DPS$1.12
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout8.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR1.6%
5Y CAGR0.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.7%
Total Shareholder Yield23.3%
1Y Total Return-19.2%
5Y Total Return7.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)51.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,75710Y ago$16,58320Y ago$21,500
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.
NMFC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
NMFC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
New Mountain Finance Corporation distributes 8.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NMFC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.6% and 5-year CAGR of 0.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NMFC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 15.7% dividend yield, 7.7% buyback yield, 23.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 7.6%, with dividends contributing 51.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,583 today.
NMFC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.32
Avg/Payment$0.3160
Latest Change-21.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | ↓ -21.9% | 16.03% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.3200 | — | 16.22% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 14.04% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 13.29% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 13.20% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↓ -5.9% | 12.61% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.3400 | ↓ -5.6% | 13.83% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.3600 | — | 13.14% | Sep 30, 2024 |
NMFC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
15.7%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
8.2% payout
Streak
0Y
0.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
23.3%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMFCNew Mountain Finance… | $676M | 15.7% | 8.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $12.9B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $997M | 16.2% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.2% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $203M | 20.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $761M | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 OCSLOaktree Specialty Le… | $1.0B | 14.9% | 4.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $2.9B | 27.3% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
 BBDCBarings BDC, Inc. | $868M | 14.4% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
NMFC Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.57 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.0% |
| 2025 | $1.28 | -12.3% | 4 | $0.14 | 914.3% | 0.11x | 11.3% |
| 2024 | $1.46 | -2.0% | 4 | $1.03 | 141.7% | 0.71x | 12.9% |
| 2023 | $1.49 | 22.1% | 5 | $1.24 | 120.2% | 0.83x | 13.1% |
| 2022 | $1.22 | 1.7% | 4 | $0.74 | 164.9% | 0.61x | 10.7% |
| 2021 | $1.20 | -3.2% | 4 | $1.91 | 62.8% | 1.59x | 10.6% |
| 2020 | $1.24 | -8.8% | 4 | $0.60 | 206.7% | 0.48x | 10.9% |
| 2019 | $1.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.22 | 111.5% | 0.90x | 12.0% |
| 2018 | $1.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.91 | 149.5% | 0.67x | 12.0% |
| 2017 | $1.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.38 | 98.6% | 1.01x | 12.0% |
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NMFC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NMFC stock.
How much dividend does NMFC pay per share?
New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.12 per share, with a current dividend yield of +15.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NMFC's next ex-dividend date?
NMFC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NMFC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NMFC's dividend safe?
NMFC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +8.2% and FCF payout ratio of +15.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NMFC increased its dividend?
NMFC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.6%.
How often does NMFC pay dividends?
New Mountain Finance Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.12 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NMFC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NMFC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,757 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NMFC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NMFC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +15.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.