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
13.2%
Payout Ratio
1.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
PFLT Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.8% and trend is rising.
PFLT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield13.2%
Trailing DPS$1.21
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M12
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout119.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR2.6%
5Y CAGR1.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield13.2%
1Y Total Return3.2%
5Y Total Return18.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)46.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,86610Y ago$17,88520Y ago$19,218
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 119.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PFLT has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, 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: 13.2% dividend yield, 13.2% 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 18.7%, with dividends contributing 46.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,885 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
PFLT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.05
Avg/Payment$0.1026
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026Latest | $0.1030 | — | 14.13% | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.1030 | ↑ +0.5% | 15.21% | 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 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.1025 | — | 14.14% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1025 | — | 12.53% | Oct 1, 2025 |
PFLT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
13.2%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.7% payout
Streak
3Y
1.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.2%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $908M | 13.2% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.9B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.5B | 10.3% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $871M | 10.3% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  PNNTPennantPark Investme… | $317M | 21.4% | 2.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $881M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  BBDCBarings BDC, Inc. | $965M | 12.9% | 1.2% | 7 | Sustainable |
PFLT Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.41 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3.9% |
| 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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Start ComparisonPFLT — 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 +13.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +119.9%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PFLT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does PFLT pay dividends?
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. pays dividends Quarterly. 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 $11,866 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 +13.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.