Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.70
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
70.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
OXLCI Dividend Income Check
Safety
70.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.6% and trend is unknown.
OXLCI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$0.70
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M7
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout70.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout21.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-5.0%
5Y CAGR-12.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.6%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return9.5%
5Y Total Return15.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,56310Y ago$11,56320Y ago$11,563
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.
OXLCI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
OXLCI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. distributes 70.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
OXLCI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -5.0% and 5-year CAGR of -12.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OXLCI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.6% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 15.6%, with dividends contributing 14.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,563 today.
OXLCI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 10 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.42
Avg/Payment$0.5420
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2026Latest | $0.5469 | — | 8.50% | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.5469 | — | 8.50% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.5469 | — | 8.50% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.5469 | — | 8.66% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.5469 | — | 8.61% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.5469 | — | 8.56% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.5469 | — | 8.47% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5469 | — | 6.25% | Mar 31, 2025 |
OXLCI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#7 of 9
Safety
Watch
70.9% payout
Streak
1Y
-12.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXLCIOxford Lane Capital … | $6.1B | 2.7% | 70.9% | 1 | Watch |
3rd  OXLCOxford Lane Capital … | $989M | 33.4% | 6.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  ECCEagle Point Credit C… | $560M | 41.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ECCXEagle Point Credit C… | $2.4B | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  OCCIOFS Credit Company, … | $96M | 35.3% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.6B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.4B | 10.5% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $859M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $745M | 12.0% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
OXLCI Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.19 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 8.6% |
| 2025 | $2.19 | 109.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 8.6% |
| 2024 | $1.05 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.98 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.14 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.20 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.14 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.14 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.51 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.49 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OXLCI stock.
How much dividend does OXLCI pay per share?
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is OXLCI's next ex-dividend date?
OXLCI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OXLCI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is OXLCI's dividend safe?
OXLCI's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +70.9% and FCF payout ratio of +21.3%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has OXLCI increased its dividend?
OXLCI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -12.0%.
How often does OXLCI pay dividends?
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.70 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OXLCI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OXLCI five years ago would be worth approximately $11,563 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OXLCI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OXLCI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.