Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.35
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
OBDC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.7% and trend is flat.
OBDC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.35
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M6
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout17.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR6.5%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.7%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return-3.3%
5Y Total Return36.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)52.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,64110Y ago$14,33820Y ago$14,338
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.
OBDC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
OBDC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Blue Owl Capital Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
OBDC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.5% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OBDC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 5.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.7% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 36.4%, with dividends contributing 52.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,338 today.
OBDC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.48
Avg/Payment$0.2240
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | — | 13.65% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 12.55% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | ↑ +1750.0% | 12.61% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0200 | ↓ -94.6% | 8.65% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | ↑ +3600.0% | 11.51% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0100 | ↓ -97.3% | 8.74% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3700 | ↑ +640.0% | 11.53% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0500 | ↓ -86.5% | 8.54% | Mar 17, 2025 |
OBDC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#4 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBDCBlue Owl Capital Cor… | $6.0B | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.8B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.5B | 10.4% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $866M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  PSECProspect Capital Cor… | $1.3B | 27.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $3.0B | 8.6% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
OBDC Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.37 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2025 | $1.56 | -9.3% | 7 | $1.24 | 125.8% | 0.79x | 12.7% |
| 2024 | $1.72 | 8.2% | 8 | $1.53 | 112.4% | 0.89x | 14.0% |
| 2023 | $1.59 | 23.3% | 8 | $2.03 | 78.3% | 1.28x | 12.9% |
| 2022 | $1.29 | 4.0% | 5 | $1.18 | 109.3% | 0.91x | 10.5% |
| 2021 | $1.24 | -20.5% | 4 | $1.59 | 78.0% | 1.28x | 10.1% |
| 2020 | $1.56 | 39.3% | 4 | $1.00 | 156.0% | 0.64x | 12.7% |
| 2019 | $1.12 | — | 3 | $1.53 | 73.2% | 1.37x | 9.1% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.49 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.40 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OBDC stock.
How much dividend does OBDC pay per share?
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.35 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is OBDC's next ex-dividend date?
OBDC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OBDC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is OBDC's dividend safe?
OBDC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +17.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has OBDC increased its dividend?
OBDC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does OBDC pay dividends?
Blue Owl Capital Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.35 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OBDC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OBDC five years ago would be worth approximately $13,641 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OBDC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OBDC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +12.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.