Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.72
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (PSBD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
15.6%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
6 years
PSBD Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.3% and trend is unknown.
PSBD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield15.6%
Trailing DPS$1.72
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout0.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR43.2%
5Y CAGR75.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.2%
Total Shareholder Yield20.9%
1Y Total Return3.6%
5Y Total Return-7.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,22810Y ago$9,22820Y ago$9,228
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.
PSBD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
PSBD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PSBD has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 43.2% and 5-year CAGR of 75.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PSBD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 15.6% dividend yield, 5.2% buyback yield, 20.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -7.7%, with dividends contributing 24.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,228 today.
PSBD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.93
Avg/Payment$0.4367
Latest Change-16.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | ↓ -16.3% | 16.51% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.4300 | ↑ +2.4% | 13.93% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.4200 | — | 14.10% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.4200 | ↑ +7.7% | 12.64% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.3900 | ↓ -18.7% | 13.60% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.4800 | ↑ +2.1% | 13.41% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 8.92% | Oct 14, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.4700 | ↓ -4.1% | 5.94% | Jul 16, 2024 |
PSBD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
15.6%
#3 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
6Y
75.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
20.9%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd PSBDPalmer Square Capita… | $344M | 15.6% | — | 6 | Unknown |
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2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $243M | 17.1% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $859M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $888M | 13.5% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $745M | 12.0% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
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PSBD Annual Dividend History (2020–2026)
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.36 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $1.66 | -13.1% | 4 | $-0.10 | — | — | 10.3% |
| 2024 | $1.91 | — | 4 | $1.46 | 130.8% | 0.76x | 11.8% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.31 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.22 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.59 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.83 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PSBD stock.
How much dividend does PSBD pay per share?
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (PSBD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +15.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is PSBD's next ex-dividend date?
PSBD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PSBD typically pays dividends Annual.
Is PSBD's dividend safe?
PSBD's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +0.2%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PSBD a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +75.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PSBD pay dividends?
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PSBD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PSBD five years ago would be worth approximately $9,228 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PSBD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PSBD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +15.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.