Trailing Dividend / Share
$3303.17
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
100.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
5 years
SAR Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 15.9% and trend is rising.
SAR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield100.0%
Trailing DPS$3303.17
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M15
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score1/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR18.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)15.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield15.0%
Total Shareholder Yield100.0%
1Y Total Return3.7%
5Y Total Return36.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)53.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,65310Y ago$27,38020Y ago$5,789
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.
SAR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
SAR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Saratoga Investment Corp. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 1/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
SAR has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 18.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SAR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 100.0% dividend yield, 15.0% buyback yield, 100.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 15.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 36.5%, with dividends contributing 53.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,380 today.
SAR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$6.58
Avg/Payment$0.3290
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 14.64% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 14.64% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 14.64% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 14.50% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 14.00% | May 21, 2026 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 14.83% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 13.85% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 15.98% | Feb 23, 2026 |
SAR Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
100.0%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
5Y
18.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
100.0%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st SARSaratoga Investment … | $363M | 100.0% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 GAINGladstone Investment… | $604M | 9.7% | 30.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $678M | 13.2% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $734M | 16.3% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $191M | 21.8% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MRCCMonroe Capital Corpo… | $110M | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $195M | 28.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.1B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
SAR Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.25 | — | 9 | $2.31 | 97.4% | 1.03x | 11.0% |
| 2025 | $3.24 | -1.8% | 10 | $2.02 | 160.4% | 0.62x | 15.9% |
| 2024 | $3.30 | 17.0% | 4 | $0.71 | 464.8% | 0.22x | 16.2% |
| 2023 | $2.82 | 0.4% | 4 | $2.06 | 136.9% | 0.73x | 13.8% |
| 2022 | $2.81 | 55.2% | 5 | $3.99 | 70.4% | 1.42x | 13.8% |
| 2021 | $1.81 | 32.1% | 4 | $1.32 | 137.1% | 0.73x | 8.9% |
| 2020 | $1.37 | -17.0% | 3 | $5.98 | 22.9% | 4.36x | 6.7% |
| 2019 | $1.65 | -19.9% | 3 | $2.63 | 62.7% | 1.59x | 8.1% |
| 2018 | $2.06 | -12.3% | 4 | $2.93 | 70.3% | 1.42x | 10.1% |
| 2017 | $2.35 | 25.0% | 5 | $1.98 | 118.7% | 0.84x | 11.5% |
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SAR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SAR stock.
How much dividend does SAR pay per share?
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3303.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +100.0%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is SAR's next ex-dividend date?
SAR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SAR typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is SAR's dividend safe?
SAR's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SAR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Saratoga Investment Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +18.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SAR pay dividends?
Saratoga Investment Corp. pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $3303.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SAR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SAR five years ago would be worth approximately $13,653 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SAR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SAR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +15.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +100.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.