Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.21
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
16.1%
Payout Ratio
1.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
PFLT Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.8% and trend is rising.
PFLT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield16.1%
Trailing DPS$1.21
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M12
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout57.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR2.6%
5Y CAGR1.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield16.1%
1Y Total Return-16.4%
5Y Total Return7.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)47.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,73710Y ago$15,32620Y ago$18,110
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.
PFLT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
PFLT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. distributes 1.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 57.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PFLT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PFLT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 16.1% dividend yield, 16.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 7.4%, with dividends contributing 47.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,326 today.
PFLT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$2.03
Avg/Payment$0.1015
Latest Change-18.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.0833 | ↓ -18.7% | 15.58% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.1025 | — | 14.50% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.1025 | — | 14.12% | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.1025 | — | 15.20% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.1025 | — | 14.45% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.1025 | — | 12.91% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1025 | — | 13.24% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1025 | — | 13.77% | Dec 1, 2025 |
PFLT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
16.1%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.7% payout
Streak
0Y
1.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
16.1%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $742M | 16.1% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $12.9B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.2% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $203M | 20.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $678M | 13.2% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  PNNTPennantPark Investme… | $225M | 30.2% | 2.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $761M | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $2.9B | 27.3% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
 BBDCBarings BDC, Inc. | $868M | 14.4% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
PFLT Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2025 | $1.23 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.72 | 170.8% | 0.59x | 11.8% |
| 2024 | $1.23 | 1.9% | 12 | $1.40 | 87.9% | 1.14x | 11.8% |
| 2023 | $1.21 | 5.9% | 12 | $0.77 | 156.8% | 0.64x | 11.5% |
| 2022 | $1.14 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.08 | 1355.5% | 0.07x | 10.9% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.46 | 78.1% | 1.28x | 10.9% |
| 2020 | $1.14 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.47 | 242.6% | 0.41x | 10.9% |
| 2019 | $1.14 | 11.5% | 12 | $-0.29 | — | — | 10.9% |
| 2018 | $1.02 | -10.4% | 13 | $0.87 | 117.5% | 0.85x | 9.8% |
| 2017 | $1.14 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.20 | 95.0% | 1.05x | 10.9% |
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PFLT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PFLT stock.
How much dividend does PFLT pay per share?
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +16.1%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is PFLT's next ex-dividend date?
PFLT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PFLT typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is PFLT's dividend safe?
PFLT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.7% and FCF payout ratio of +57.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PFLT increased its dividend?
PFLT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.5%.
How often does PFLT pay dividends?
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PFLT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PFLT five years ago would be worth approximately $10,737 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PFLT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PFLT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +16.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.