Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.49
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
13.7%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
OBDC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
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 Yield13.7%
Trailing DPS$1.49
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M6
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout68.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
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 Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield16.4%
1Y Total Return-15.2%
5Y Total Return29.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)52.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,91810Y ago$13,76420Y ago$13,764
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Blue Owl Capital Corporation distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 68.6%, rated "Adequate".
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: 13.7% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 16.4% 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 29.2%, with dividends contributing 52.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,764 today.
OBDC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.72
Avg/Payment$0.2360
Latest Change-16.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | ↓ -16.2% | 13.25% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $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 |
OBDC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
13.7%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
16.4%
#5 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBDCBlue Owl Capital Cor… | $5.4B | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $12.9B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $2.9B | 27.3% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.2% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 MFICMidCap Financial Inv… | $916M | 15.3% | 2.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $203M | 20.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $761M | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  PSECProspect Capital Cor… | $1.1B | 34.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $2.9B | 9.1% | 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 | $0.68 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.5% |
| 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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OBDC — Frequently Asked Questions
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 $1.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +13.7%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is OBDC's dividend safe?
OBDC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +68.6%. 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.49 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 $12,918 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 +13.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.